Wednesday morning the Lt. Governor and other officials unveiled the names of more than 2,000 Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay torchbearers.
“The 2,000 plus Hoosiers selected as torchbearers embody the Indiana traditions of service, civic pride, community involvement and volunteerism,” said Lt. Governor Holcomb. “As we reflect on Indiana’s first two hundred years, it is only fitting that we celebrate Hoosiers who serve as inspirations in their communities.”
Torchbearers were nominated by the public and selected by local committees on a county-by-county basis. More than 4,000 torchbearer nominations were received. Those selected are Hoosiers who demonstrate exceptional public service, excellence in their profession, acts of heroism or volunteer service to their neighborhood, community, region or state.
Marshall County had more than 50 nominations and 20 were selected. The list of torchbearers are Otis Bowen in posthumous, Don Bunge, Stephen Cox, Judith Diltz, Jason Faulstich, Garrett Garver, Jan Houin, Jeff Kenney, Emily Kinney, Kent Koontz, Josh Krsek, Ronald Liechty in posthumous, Dana Neer, Richard Rader, Mattie Reese, George Schricker, Allen Schockney, Ben Snyder, Dorathy Taiclet and Hudson Thornton.
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will start Friday, September 9, in Corydon, Indiana’s first state capital, and culminate with a celebration on Saturday, October 15, 2016 on the grounds of the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. The torch relay will touch each of Indiana’s 92 counties during the 3,200-mile journey across the state.
In addition to the selected torchbearers, the relay will employ other modes of conveyance that are symbolic of the history and heritage of Indiana, including watercraft, farm equipment, race cars, horse and wagon, antique automobiles and others.
