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Certificate of Appreciation
State of Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency
Presented to
James J. Nance
In recognition of your contribution creating unforgettable sculptures of Abraham Lincoln. The busts, collectively called "A Portrait of Transition: Prairie Lawyer and Immortal Conscience," capture the complexity and strength of Abraham Lincoln. The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency gratefully acknowledges your important contribution in portraying Lincoln for this and future generations.
Presented this Third day of May, AD 1995
Thomas Schwartz, State Historian
Carol Andruis, Site Manager
