JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is promising to “preserve the American dream” as he begins a new term in office.
The Republican governor took the oath of office at midday Monday on the grounds of the newly refurbished Capitol.
In his prepared remarks, Parson says he will care for everyone from the “unborn to the elderly” and “the rich to the poor, regardless of the color of your skin.”
His inaugural won’t include a parade or an evening ball.
Those traditional activities have been canceled or postponed because of concerns about spreading the coronavirus.
It is an honor and privilege to be the 57th Governor of the State of Missouri.
God bless you, God bless the great State of Missouri, and God bless the United States of America.
Posted by Governor Mike Parson on Monday, January 11, 2021
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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is to begin a new term in office with a subdued inaugural ceremony marking the start of Missouri’s bicentennial celebration.
The Republican governor was set to take the oath of office at a midday event Monday on the grounds of the newly refurbished Capitol. He plans to deliver a speech highlighting the bicentennial.
But there will be no inaugural parade, no hand-shaking reception line for the general public and no inaugural ball. All of those traditional activities have been canceled or postponed because of concerns about spreading the coronavirus.
Parson hopes to hold a larger celebration in August to allow time for more people to get vaccinated against the virus.
