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Joan Bortolon named Springfield's First Citizen | First Listen

Joan Bortolon named Springfield's 62nd First Citizen at a ceremony at Southwind Park. Bortolon is Board President for the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.
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Joan Bortolon named Springfield's 62nd First Citizen at a ceremony at Southwind Park. Bortolon is Board President for the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.

Joan Bortolon, Board President for the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, honored for her dedication to veterans at the First Citizen ceremony at Southwind Park.

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