Media Advisory

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
John Adams Courthouse
One Pemberton Square
Boston , MA 02108

CONTACT: Joan Kenney/Charlotte Whiting 617/557-1114 joan.kenney@sjc.state.ma.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2005 John Adams Courthouse Dedication Ceremony To Be Held on March 31; David McCullough to be Keynote Speaker What: The historic and beautifully restored John Adams Courthouse will be dedicated by national, state and local officials, judges, employees, legislators, lawyers, business and civic leaders, and other members of the public in an official ceremony presided by Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall. The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court and the Appeals Court and hundreds of guests will celebrate the opening of the courthouse with a special tribute to John Adams given by noted biographer David McCullough. When: Thursday, March 31, 2005 3:00 p.m. Where: The Great Hall John Adams Courthouse One Pemberton Square Boston Speakers: United States Senator Edward M. Kennedy Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey Senate President Robert E. Travaglini House of Representatives Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino Dedication Address: David McCullough Note: Broadcast media representatives should arrive no later than 2:30 p.m. Please call the Public Information Office in advance to make arrangements for camera logistics. A large audience is anticipated and space is limited.