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The 1987 Inaugural Committee planned and coordinated activities for the January 1987 inauguration of Florida Governor Bob Martinez, including the inauguration ceremony, parade, prayer breakfast, ball, and open house. Robert "Bob" Fierro, the Executive Director of the Committee, served as Director of the Sanitation Department for Tampa during the time Martinez served as mayor of Tampa. Fierro later worked on Martinez' successful gubernatorial election campaign before moving to Tallahassee to direct plans for the inauguration.
Summary:
This collection documents the planning of and activities taking place at the 1987 Inauguration of Florida Governor Bob Martinez through records compiled by Robert "Bob" Fierro, Executive Director of the 1987 Inaugural Committee. The records document the Committee's budget and finances; plans for inaugural events such as the prayer breakfast, inaugural ceremonies, and parade; guest and contact lists; press releases and articles about the election and the inauguration; inauguration programs, tickets, credentials, and badges; reference materials from previous inaugurations; and color photographs of inaugural activities.
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