Good evening,
Happy Inauguration Day to my fellow Virginians! It’s a new day in the Commonwealth.
As Washington, D.C., imposes Draconian measures on its residents today, across the river in Virginia freedom is more alive and well with a new state government.
At noon today, Glenn Youngkin was sworn-in as the 74th governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. His co-pilots, Winsome Sears, and Jason Miyares, were also sworn-in as Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, respectively.
During his remarks, Virginia’s 74th governor offered his vision for Old Dominion. Here’s a sampling of his speech:
We stand here today as the messengers of that movement. Entrusted to protect liberty create opportunity and build unity for the hard work ahead.
This celebration is about that movement and not the candidates or elected-office holders. It’s not about me, but rather about us.
And this movement continues to be fueled by the hopes and dreams and yes, the tenacity and grit of Virginians, of parents, students and teachers, of entrepreneurs and small business owners, of law enforcement and first responder heroes, of hard-working Virginians coming home from the midnight to 8am shift of active duty military, veterans and their families, of farmers, factory workers and healthcare heroes.
Today we stand together on behalf of Virginians who’ve never lost faith, even when they have suffered loss. Of Virginians who have not stopped dreaming of a better life, even in the midst of trials and tribulations.
My fellow Virginians, the spirit of Virginia is alive and well. And together we will strengthen it.
Watch his entire remarks below.
After inauguration ceremonies concluded, the new governor got right to business signing nine Executive Orders.
Originally shared on Outsider on the Inside.
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