Lt. Governor Skillman Proclaims August 20-26 as Navy Week in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — August 20, 2007 — At a Statehouse ceremony yesterday, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman proclaimed this week, August 20 to 26 as Navy Week in Indiana. Skillman was joined by Rear Admiral Gerald R. Beaman, USS Indianapolis survivors, World War II veterans, active and reserve sailors, and members of the Navy Club and Navy League for the proclamation.
The purpose of Navy Week is to highlight the Navy in communities that do not traditionally have a local Navy presence, and to celebrate the partnership between the Navy and Hoosiers. Indy Navy Week is one of 26 Navy weeks planned across the country this year.
“Indiana has a long, proud history of supporting the military,” said Lt. Gov. Skillman. “We are indebted to those who serve in the Navy, as well as in all branches of the military. Navy Week gives us a chance to showcase the Navy to all Hoosiers.”
Many different events are scheduled for the week, including a reception and opening ceremonies at the Indiana War Memorial, parachute jumps by the “Leap Frogs” Navy Parachute Team, and performances by the “Blue Angels” Flight Team. In addition, area Sailors will participate in community service projects around Indianapolis.
For more information on Indianapolis Navy Week, visit http://www.indynavyweek.com/.
