05/08/13 Governor Mike Pence is encouraging Hoosiers from around the state to pay tribute to former Governor Otis R. Bowen by signing condolence books at a Statehouse memorial Wednesday and Thursday. Visitors will also have the opportunity to view former Governor Bowen’s portrait and bust and learn more about his career and extensive background in public service.
“A dynamic leader, Governor Otis R. Bowen made innumerable contributions to the state in the areas of taxes, healthcare and government administration,” said Governor Pence. “I invite Hoosiers from all corners of Indiana to visit his public memorial to pay tribute to this tremendous Hoosier and public servant.”
Governor Pence will lay a wreath at the memorial tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The memorial will be open to the public during Statehouse hours, 8:00 a.m. EDT to 5:00 p.m. EDT, on Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9. Doors open to the Statehouse at 7:30 a.m. EDT.
The Indiana State Police and the National Guard will provide an honor guard at the memorial, which will be open to the public during Statehouse hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9. Visitors to the memorial may sign a condolences book to pay tribute to the former governor.
Former Governor Bowen’s wake will take place in Bremen at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church from 11:00 to 3:00 on Wednesday, May 8, and from 4:00 to 8:00 on Thursday, May 9.
