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CITY OF PALMDALE MEDIA ALERT CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: June 9, 2017 PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY WHAT: Flag Day Ceremony WHEN: Wednesday, June 14 at 9:30 am WHERE: Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, 2001 East Ave. P. WHO: Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford; Palmdale City Councilmembers;; ceremony participants; Flag Day Essay contest winners and attendees. BACKGROUND: The ceremony will include a welcome by dignitaries, presentation of colors, the invocation and benediction by Rev. John Clarke of the Sons of the American Legion Post 311, posting of the Colors; Pledge of Allegiance by Dr. David Smith of the AFA and the 412th Test Wing, and closing remarks by Major Conrad Hernandez, Commander of the Jr ROTC at Highland High School. The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Also part of the festivities will be the announcement of the winners of the Flag Day Essay Contest. INFO: Recreation and Culture – 661/ 267-5611. -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org