Former Idaho Gov. Philip Batt will join other dignitaries at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial today (Wed) to sign a beam and launch the construction of the new Wassmuth Center for Human Rights education center.

The building has been named in honor of Batt, who was Idaho governor from 1995-99, to recognize his personal and professional commitment to protect and promote human rights in Idaho.

The two-story facility will be located next to the Anne Frank Memorial in downtown Boise.

The official signing ceremony will be held from 10-10:30 a.m., then the “beam” will remain available for the public to sign until 2 p.m.