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The check presentation photo-op.

Holding the check, from left to right, are Bill Gurley, Saturn V Restoration Project chairman; Penny Billings, of Wachovia Bank; and Joe Ritch, U.S. Space and Rocket Center Foundation chairman.

Larry Capps then introduced the final speaker:

I don't know how much of that we're going to have to deduct for Joe's billable hours ...

Speaking of Joe. The Saturn V restoration campaign is, in fact, a project of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Foundation. Joe Ritch is foundation chairman, and has therefore been involved in this effort for the past several years, and I know he shares my excitement in seeing the official launch of this project. Joe, call to shovels!