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�.Bicentennial Prelude <br /> Indiana's bicentennial celebration will honor our state's 200 years of statehood,and do so in an inspiring, inclusive <br /> way that engages all 6.3 million Hoosiers and leaves a lasting legacy for future generations. <br /> The Indiana 2016 Bicentennial Commission(1BC)was established to lead this charge. Fifteen individuals <br /> representing the private sector,non-profit organizations and government were appointed to the commission,with. <br /> Becky Skillman and Lee Hamilton as co-chairs. First Lady Karen Pence is the official ambassador of the <br /> bicentennial. <br /> One of the IBC's responsibilities has been to identify and endorse a series of legacy projects. These projects are: <br /> the Bicentennial Plaza, an Education and Welcome Center for the Statehouse and a fitting location for the State <br /> Archives,the Bicentennial Nature Trust,a bicentennial coin,a commemorative book,support for a special <br /> Governor's Arts Awards function,three celebrations, and the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. <br /> The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is a signature event of Indiana's 200th anniversary celebration in 2016. <br /> Patterned after the Olympic Torch Relay,Indiana's version will pass through the state's 92 counties covering <br /> 2,300+miles over a five-week period averaging approximately 74 miles per day. Hoosiers who have been <br /> nominated by their peers to receive the honor will carry the torch. This initiative is designed to inspire and unify <br /> the state by connecting its people, communities and regions. It is also designed to symbolically"pass the torch," <br /> connecting past and current generations to future ones. <br /> There will be celebrations in several communities along the route.Festivities will vary from county to county, as <br /> communities are encouraged to develop and host theft own special celebrations. An interactive Mobile Visitors <br /> Center will be created to enhance the torch's journey and promote Indiana,its history, attractions and allure. The <br /> relay will culminate in Indianapolis on the Statehouse campus. <br /> 3 <br />