InRegister 52 • February 2009
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Kip & Lois HoldenInaugural Celebration
Kip Holden accented his inauguration-day look withpolka dots (in his usual dapper style) while hiswife Lois was stunning in scarlet “in honor ofRed Stick.”
Rainy weather couldn’t drown the spirits of thosecelebrating the beginning of Mayor-President Melvin L. “Kip”Holden’s second term. The day began with an interfaith serviceat St. Joseph Cathedral, followed by the inauguration ceremony atthe River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts. Holden receivedthe oath of office from Louisiana Supreme Court Justice CatherineD. “Kitty” Kimball and U.S. District Court JudgeRalph E. Tyson. Louisiana Secretary of State Jay Dardenne servedas master of ceremonies.
That evening, a formal reception washeld at the River Center Exhibition Hall Galleria, with entertainmentby the Herman Jackson Trio followed by a performance fromGrammy award winning artist Terrance Simien.
Paul Arrigo, left, welcomesGrammy award-winning entertainer Terrance Simien
Rannah Gray & MelissaDaly
Janet, Scott & Catherine Crawford
Noel Salamoni with JoAnne& Don Moreau