Gov. Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence traveled to Clark County to honor one of Indiana’s founders, Jonathan Jennings, on June 29, according to a state press release.
The Indiana Archives and Records Administration put on the event, which was the last in a series of ceremonies to honor the gravesides of constitutional delegates buried in Indiana.
Jennings was Indiana’s first governor and at the event Pence made remarks about his significance and laid a wreath at his grave.
“As we celebrate Indiana’s bicentennial and all those who have contributed to our proud Hoosier heritage over the course of the last 200 years, it is altogether fitting that we honor one of our state’s founders and our first governor, Jonathan Jennings,” Pence said in the release.
Pence’s wife also gave details about several events being planned for Indiana’s upcoming bicentennial, according to the release.
During the same day, Pence also went to Indiana’s first state capital, Corydon. There he participated in the 200th anniversary of the 1816 Constitutional Convention.
Jennings was the president of this convention, which included 42 other delegates, according to the release.
At this ceremony, Pence and his wife carried the 1816 and 1851 constitutions out of the State Capitol Complex.
“We pay tribute to Jonathan Jennings and stand grateful for the vision and leadership he embodied in laying the foundation for our state,” Pence said in the release. “I encourage all Hoosiers during this time of reflection and celebration, to draw inspiration from historic leaders like Jonathan Jennings as we approach the dawn of our third century.”
Suzanne Grossman
