The state's chief justice expresses "great hope for Oklahoma under her leadership."
Tulsa World
By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau
Published: 1/11/2011 2:21 AM
Last Modified: 1/11/2011 5:54 AM
OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Mary Fallin ended her first day in office Monday with an inaugural ball at the historic National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
"It's been a wonderful and exciting week for my family and me, and we are incredibly grateful for all the support we've received from people throughout Oklahoma," Fallin said.
"Tonight was a great celebration of yet another peaceful and orderly transfer of power from one governor to the next. Tomorrow I'm going to join our other elected officials in rolling up my sleeves and getting to work for the people of Oklahoma."
Fallin, a Republican, was sworn in on Monday as the state's first female governor.
She succeeds Gov. Brad Henry after defeating former Lt. Gov. Jari Askins in the Nov. 2 general election in which Republicans increased their numbers in the Legislature and dominated statewide posts.
Fallin was sworn in as the state's first female governor by Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Taylor, who attended the ball. "I have great hope for Oklahoma under her leadership," Taylor said.
Fallin, accompanied by her husband, Wade Christensen, entered the dinner about 8 p.m. She wore a red gown created by Norman designer Sherri Hill... FULL ARTICLE
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