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Wynonna Judd, Crystal Gayle, Randi Travis and Tommy Tune performed some of their hits to the accompaniment of the Houston Symphony Orchestra, as did Christian singer Michael W. Smith.

Former Vice President Dan Quayle lauded the president, as did a slew of athletes, including Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, tennis greats Chris Evert, a longtime Bush family friend, and Pete Sampras. Golfer Greg Norman joked that jumping out a plane takes "cajones."

No. 41 jumps for joy -- from a plane
By Joseph Curl THE WASHINGTON TIMES
http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20040614-123624-3807r.htm

Thursday, Sept. 2
7:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. EDT
Theme: “A Safer World, A More Hopeful America”
Convention Call to Order, Rep. Henry Bonilla of Texas, Deputy
Permanent Co-Chair
Presentation of Colors, New York Port Authority
Pledge of Allegiance, Mary Lou Retton and Kerri Strug, Olympic Gold
Medalists
National Anthem, Nicole C. Mullen, Nashville, Tenn.
Invocation, Bishop Keith Butler, Southfield, Mich.
Lynn Swann, NFL Hall of Famer
Dorothy Hamill, Olympic Gold Medalist
The Honorable Michael Williams of Texas
Music, Donnie McClurkin
Music, Michael W. Smith
New York Gov. George Pataki
President Bush
Benediction, Cardinal Egan

Day-by-day schedule of GOP convention
New York nominating event runs Aug. 30-Sept. 2
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5810454/