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
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(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
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(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.
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Mark Metcalf, State Treasurer
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Allison Ball, Auditor
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Jonathan Shell, Commissioner of Agriculture
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Michael Adams, Secretary of State
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Russell Coleman, Attorney General
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