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Dedication Informationheadline bar United Stated Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service *A Commemorative EventRenaming and Rededicating theUS Plant, Soil and Nutrition Laboratoryas the* ROBERT W. HOLLEYCENTER FORAGRICULTURE AND HEALTH  May 12, 2008 - 2:00 pmJames Law AuditoriumCollege of Veterinary MedicineCornell UniversityIthaca, New York Tentative Schedule 2:00 pmWelcome, Introduction and Pledge of AllegianceLeon V. Kochian, *Center Director*History of the Center and Robert Holley's ResearchLeon V. Kochian, *Center Director*Stephen Kresovich, *Vice Provost for Life Sciences**and Director, Institute for Genomic Diversity, Cornell University*Antoinette A. Betschart, *Associate Administrator**Agricultural Research Service*Gale Buchanan, *Undersecretary**Research, Education and Economics, USDA*Keynote AddressThe Honorable Maurice Hinchey,*Member of Congress from the 22nd District of New York*3:15 pmWalk to Front of Holley Center for Unveiling of New Center NameplateWilda H. Martinez, *Area Director, Retired**North Atlantic Area, Agricultural Research Service*The Honorable Maurice Hinchey,*Member of Congress from the 22nd District of New York*3:30 pmRefreshments and Tour of the Holley Center Further details Directions to the Robert W. Holley CenterVisitors to the dedication can park in the "NL" lot, which is located immediately behind the Holley Center.Current weather conditions and forecastOther things to do while in Ithaca Event location  Questions? Please contact, Leon Kochian, *Center Director & Research Leader*(607) 255-2454 Leon.Kochian@ars.usda.gov Donna Gibson, *Research Leader*(607) 255-2359 Donna.Gibson@ars.usda.gov David Schneider, *Research Leader*(607) 254-4510 Dave.Schneider@ars.usda.gov FAX: (607) 255-2739


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