We all remember the large Inauguration event and ceremony for the swearing-in of Governor Andy Beshear and Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman. Forward Kentucky covered it extensively, including a large number of photos.
Today, in a much smaller but no less important event, the other constitutional officers of the Commonwealth were ceremonially sworn in. And once again, Forward Kentucky was there.
Here, then, is a selection of photos from that event.
Before the Ceremony
(from upper left) The Rotunda begins filling up; Al Cross talks with a friend; Senate President Robert Stivers and Governor Andy Beshear share a light moment; Senator Mitch McConnell waits beside Beshear for the ceremony to start; bagpiper Josh Quinn waits to start the proceedings; the newly-elected officers and their families also wait.
The Ceremony Begins
(from upper left) Bagpiper Josh Quinn plays to start the ceremony; Scott Jennings was the emcee for the ceremony; the color guard posts the colors; McConnell joins in the Pledge of Allegiance, then delivers his remarks; Senate President Stivers and House Speaker David Osborne also spoke.
The Swearing-In of the Constitutional Officers
Each officer was sworn in, then delivered brief remarks.
Mark Metcalf, State Treasurer
Allison Ball, Auditor
Jonathan Shell, Commissioner of Agriculture
Michael Adams, Secretary of State
Russell Coleman, Attorney General
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