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memory of I lermann M .
Baxter, and dcdicatcd in 1949 for use as a men?s residence hall, is hercbv redcdieated to serve as I he University ol Mississippi I eleeommunieations Center.
?In just a moment, 1 will ask Lionel Baxter and Buster Clark?Associate Director for
I	eleeommunieations?to pin me lor the official ribbon cutting
In the entrance foyer, the bust ofl lermann M. Baxter is	i	i	i
|J'.j).I*iirroiindcd by Ins three brothers?Joseph Clay, Jr., John	1111 n'on) mto t 1C tc cp 10I1C
William, and I.ionel Francis Baxter.	switehroom. Before we adjourn
for the ribbon cutting, however, I want to say a special word of appreciation to Mr. jionel Baxter, Hermann Baxter?s brother.
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SE- On behalf of the Baxter family, Lionel Baxter commissioned the bust of I lermann Jaxjer and the commemorative plaque, which you will have an opportunity to see B??fiu,t?ur futility in a moment. You will also find a copy of the wording l&ftbc. plaque in your program. It quotes president Franklin Roosevelt about
plaque in your progr lann Baxter:
ITtahds in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom m ve and grow, and increase its blessings .
16m lives, and through it, he lives?in a way that humbles the undertakings of If. ?
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Se?words seem uncannily appropriate as we reflect on the world today. Mr. Kferfother family members, thank you for being with us today and for helping us |t<?ke?ep your brother?s memory alive through the bust which reflects his image and IgSujSplaquc which serves as a fitting tribute to his life and his sacrifice.??
jcellor Turner?s announcement or the ribbon cutting:
?Now, if you will direct your attention to the other end of the room, we will cut the ribbon to officially open this newly rcdcdicatcd 1 lermann M. Baxter I lall.
?Thank you for being with us.?


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