Date: 08.24.2013 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location: Lithuanian World Center, 14911E. 127th st Lemont, IL 60439
Event information: (708) 302-2121
(includes dinner and complimentary refreshment, music and dancing,
and our famous Lithuanian hospitality)
Watch and listen to the opening welcome speeches of our Lithuanian American Legends Induction Ceremony by Lithuanian Consul General in Chicago, Marijus Gudynas, and Honorary Consul General, Dr. John Prunskis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFX0s7zAt5I
Watch and Listen to Vyto Ruginis' heartfelt acceptance speech into the National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame. Brother Raymong Ruginis' presentation of Vyto to the Hall of Fame is laced with humor and events of Vyto's early years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-udXRzQiIAQ
WFMT radio personality Peter Van De Graaff presents Arnold Voketaitis into the National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame. Arnold Voketaitis' operatic career is unsurpassed by any bass/baritone soloist in America.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGjmfGmUHB0
l to r: Consul General of the Republic of Lithuania, Marijus Gudynas;
John C. Unitas Jr. (Accepting for his father, Johnny Unitas); Ruta Lee;
Dick Butkus; NLAHF chairman/founder, Jon Platakis
Lithuanian American Legends
Dick Butkus acceptance speech
Hollywood star, Ruta Lee with husband Webb
Son of "51" and Board Member of the NLAHF,Matt Butkus, introducing his
father to the National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame
A surprise birthday cake for Dick Butkus' wife Ellen
Ruta Lee with members of Lithuanian Folk Dancing Troupe, "Suktinis"
Dick Butkus' wife Ellen celebrating her birthday
Consul General of the Republic of Lithuania, Marijus Gudynas, welcomes
the enthusiastic capacity crowd to the Lithuanian American Legends
induction into the National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame
Consul General, Marijus Gudynas, donning the famous "#19" jersey worn by
legendary National Football League star, Johnny Unitas
Chicago Blackhawks legend, Bobby Hull and Honorary Consul General and
representative of the World Lithuanian Community in the Lithuanian
Parliament, Dr. John Prunskis, attending to honor our Lithuanian American
Legends
Ruta Lee with "Knights of Lithuania" (Vyčiai), one of the many groups
who support the NLAHF
One Chicago Bears legend, Doug Buffone, congratulates Chicago Bears
legend, and Lithuanian American Legend, Dick Butkus
Come join us as our Lithuanian American Legends enter the National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame (NLAHF) at its inaugural induction ceremony.
The induction ceremony will take place on August 24, 2013, at the Lithuanian World Center, 14911 E. 127th Street, Lemont, IL 60439. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m.
This event is not just an induction ceremony, but a gala celebration, including dinner, music, and dancing, to honor these Lithuanian American Legends, and to highlight the significant contributions
Much is to be learned about
The National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization in the State of
Seize this opportunity to meet with these Lithuanian American Legends during one of their rare appearances in
Event and ticket purchase information is readily available at the National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame website, www.lithhof.org by clicking on the “Event” tab.
LITHUANIAN LEGENDS INDUCTION CEREMONY-AUGUST 24, 2013
EVENT INFORMATION-(708)302-2121
TICKETS: $100 Includes dinner and complimentary cocktail, entertainment, induction ceremony, music, dancing, and our famous Lithuanian hospitality. A cash bar will be available. EVENT STARTS 6:30 P.M. ENDS 12:00 A.M.
LOCATION: Lithuanian World Center, 14911 E. 127th Street, Lemont, IL 60439
TICKETS AVAILABLE: Online at, www.lithhof.org
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