Scheduling Information For Historic Event Disclosed
Albuquerque – Governor-elect Susana Martinez today named event chairmen and officers to her inaugural committee for the historic occasion taking place in Santa Fe on January 1, 2011. The Governor-Elect Martinez Inaugural Committee also provided preliminary scheduling information concerning inaugural events.
The inaugural event chairmen and officers will work with the committee’s leadership, former Senator and Honorary Chairman Pete Domenici and Executive Director Andrea Goff to ensure New Mexicans are able to share in the historical significance of the inauguration, and celebrate a bold and new beginning.
Governor-Elect Martinez Inaugural Committee Event Chairmen include:
KAY SHOLLENBARGER, CHAIRMAN, “BOLD INAUGURAL BALL COMMITTEE”
Kay Shollenbarger has previously chaired the New Mexico State Fair and has been involved in several past inaugural proceedings.
JANET GREEN, CO-CHAIRMAN, “BOLD INAUGURAL BALL COMMITTEE”
Janet Green currently serves as director of the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management at New Mexico State University. Green previously served as tourism secretary for Governor Gary Johnson. She served as an official in Johnson’s inaugural proceedings.
RITA NUNEZ-GALLEGOS, CO-CHAIRMAN, “BOLD INAUGURAL BALL COMMITTEE”
Rita Nunez-Gallegos is a former deputy chief of staff for administration for Governor Gary Johnson. She also served as an official in Johnson’s inaugural proceedings.
AGNES MALDONADO, CHAIRMAN, “CHILDREN’S INAUGURAL BALL COMMITTEE”
Agnes Maldonado assisted Governor-elect Martinez during her gubernatorial campaign.
AMY ORLANDO, CHAIRMAN, “LAS CRUCES INAUGURAL SEND-OFF GALA”
Amy Orlando is currently the chief deputy district attorney for the 3rd Judicial District in Doña Ana County. Orlando has been a long-time friend, associate and advisor to the incoming governor.
Governor-Elect Martinez Inaugural Committee Officers include:
ASHLEY BUNCH
Ashley Bunch assisted Governor-elect Martinez during her gubernatorial campaign.
JESSICA PEREZ
Jessica Perez is the former deputy finance director for Congressman Steve Pearce.
MARIE VULAJ
Marie Vulaj is the former finance director for Susana Martinez for Governor.
Governor-Elect Martinez Inaugural Committee preliminary scheduling information includes:
Governor-elect Martinez will begin her journey to Santa Fe in her home of Las Cruces at the “Las Cruces Inaugural Send-Off Gala” on Thursday, December 30, 2010. The event is invitation only.
The inaugural ceremony where Governor Susana Martinez is sworn in will be held for the first time in the Plaza in Santa Fe. The inauguration begins at 10:00 a.m. on January 1, 2011. The ceremony is open to the public.
The reception subsequent to the inauguration will be held at the Fine Arts Museum in Santa Fe. The reception takes place from 12:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on January 1, 2011. The reception is open to the public.
The first “Children’s Inaugural Ball” will be held at the Children’s Museum in Santa Fe, and include food and dancing. The ball takes place from 2:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. on January 1, 2011. The ball is open to children ages 5-11 with one adult in attendance.
The “Bold Inaugural Ball” will be held at the Sweeney Convention Center in Santa Fe. It will contain several themed rooms, including one honoring military, law enforcement, police and firemen named “To All Who Have Served.” Susana Martinez is Governor-elect of New Mexico and Doña Ana County District Attorney, her husband Chuck Franco is Doña Ana County Undersheriff, and her step son Carlo served in the U.S. Navy and is a volunteer fire fighter. Another themed room will be “Hispanic Heritage” honoring Governor-elect Susana Martinez as the first elected female governor of Hispanic descent in America’s two-hundred year plus history. The ball takes place at 8:00 p.m. on January 1, 2011. It will include over 2,000 people from all over the State of New Mexico. It will be the first time an inaugural ball is held in one location with several themed events for people to visit throughout the evening. The event is invitation only.
All inaugural events are supported by private donations and donors will be publicly disclosed. After inaugural event expenses are paid, all remaining contributions will be donated to New Mexico S.A.F.E. Houses throughout the state, which provide shelter and empower survivors of intimate partner domestic violence. For more information on these events contact the Governor-Elect Martinez Inaugural Committee at 505-872-2070.