In week one we brushed off the rust that accumulated on our procedural decorum, we were down right rough on the first few bills debated on the floor of the House, but it didn’t take long to get up to speed, and run like a well oil machine. We have some great House leaders again this year led by our Speaker Steve Harshman.

The most significant event for me this week was the inauguration of Governor Gordon, Secretary of State Ed Buchanan, State Auditor Kristi Racines (a Riverton girl), State Treasurer Curt Meier, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow. Judy Legerski from Lander led everyone in the pledge of allegiance, she was perfect.

I can’t express how I felt to witness the transfer of governmental authority in a venue where the previous four governors with their spouses were setting together on the same stage, two from one party, and two from the other party in support of the action taking place. Our congressional delegation was also present reaffirming the united working relationship that exists in Wyoming. In the audience all of the legislature were seated with each other without segregation between the House and the Senate members again affirming we are colleagues working to represent the best interests of the state. It is an event that ranks high in my life’s experiences.

I sure am proud to live in Wyoming.