The Capitol Dome will be illuminated in pink this weekend

October 18, 2001
By: Sara Lasure
State Capital Bureau

The Capitol dome will be lit Friday through Sunday in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, but this does not come without a price tag.

Governor's spokesman Jerry Nachtigal:

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Contents: Spokesman Jerry Nachtigal says that there is a cost and it will be covered through private investors.

Nachtigal says the state is working with the American Cancer society so much of the funds are being provided by it.

The Capitol dome is one of more than 200 landmarks to be lit pink this month.


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