Gov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson sworn into business

Spencer Cox and Deidre Henderson had been sworn into office Monday as Utah’s 18th governor and 9th lieutenant governor.

The ceremony was held at 11 a.m. in St. George at the Tuacahn Centre for the Arts.

Cox and Henderson will travel from St. George to Salt Lake City–halting at a number of places along the way, such as Spanish Fork, Fairview and Fillmore.

Cox will be the 18th governor of the point out of Utah. Read additional about the 17 governors before him right here.

MONDAY, JAN. 4 

11 a.m. 

Cox was sworn in as Utah’s 18th governor and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson as the ninth lieutenant governor of Utah in an open up air ceremony at the Tuacahn Middle for the Arts.

Utah Supreme Court docket Justice Paige Petersen administered the Oath of Business office to Cox and Henderson as properly as the a few other statewide office environment holders, Lawyer Normal Sean Reyes, Treasurer David Damschen and Auditor John Dougall.



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“Conflict and passionate discussion around suggestions can be nutritious, but contempt and competition will rot the souls of our country and her persons. And this division is not just unpleasant or unfortunate. It is risky,” Cox reported. “But there is great news. It is not too late to correct this and Utah is the ideal area to make it transpire.” 

Henderson built heritage as the initial lieutenant governor in  Utah record to communicate at the inauguration ceremony.  

“I am prepared to get to work with Gov. Cox, to increase the Utah dream to every single man or woman residing in each individual corner of our great condition,” Henderson reported. “As I get on the tasks of Lt. Governor, I will be making on the work I’ve finished in the Utah Senate as a intense advocate for Utah family members and Utah’s compact organizations.” 

Potential at the outside venue is 1,920, but inaugural organizers limited attendance to much less than 30%  of seats in get to let attendees to physically distance. 

The Utah Inaugural Committee worked closely with the Utah Office of Wellness to produce COVID safety prerequisites for the occasion together with demanding attendees to test negative for COVID within 24 several hours of the inauguration and to wear masks at all situations on the Tuacahn campus. 

8:40 a.m. 

Gov. Gary Herbert posted his ultimate goodbye on Twitter Monday morning, just hours right before Cox and Henderson’s swearing-in ceremony. 

Following serving 11 and a 50 percent decades as Utah’s governor, Herbert said it is really been “the honor of a life time” to provide and many thanks the individuals of Utah for their aid, enjoy and prayers. He wrote: 

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to be equipped to provide the individuals of Utah as governor for the earlier eleven and a 50 % several years. In this part, I have experienced the exclusive accountability to try out and make the ideal conclusions on behalf of all Utahns and I will also try to remember the unique chance I have had to observe Utahns functioning aspect by aspect to make this the most effective location to are living, to function, and to increase a loved ones. I am impressed by the efforts and brotherly kindness of my fellow Utahns.

Thank you for your adore, your guidance, and your prayers.

As I leave business office currently, I know Spencer and Abby Cox will be remarkable leaders, and that collectively, they will get our condition to new heights. God bless you all, and God bless the fantastic state of Utah.”

SUNDAY, JAN. 3

Ahead of remaining sworn in, Cox and Henderson used the weekend serving the southern Utah neighborhood and checking out religion communities.

Cox and Henderson attended solutions at 4 St. George religion communities as portion of their Day of Prayer prior to their inauguration ceremony.

Cox, Henderson, and their respective spouses attended companies at Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church, New Guarantee Lutheran Church, Solomon’s Porch Foursquare Fellowship, and Saint George Catholic Church Provider, all in St. George.

Spending the day right before having the Oath of Business office in religious communion and contemplation was very significant to me,” said Cox in the launch. “The thoughtful sermons and inspirational songs put every little thing into standpoint and reminded me of my gratitude to God and our obligations to each individual other.”

Cox posted on Twitter, “The preparations for tomorrow’s inauguration are pretty much completed. Can I notify you what I’m most enthusiastic about? Lt. Gov @DeidreHenderson will grow to be the to start with LG in Utah’s history to talk at an inauguration. No 1 deserves it far more. Tune in at 11am on all significant channels or C-Span.”

Henderson replied stating, “As psyched as I am for tomorrow—what I’m most energized about is eventually becoming able to get to work on Tuesday. Also, @SpencerJCox is heading to be an extraordinary governor. I’m so proud of him and honored to be his selection two. #letsgo”

SATURDAY, JAN 2:

Cox and Henderson started their inaugural occasions by volunteering at Utah Foods Bank’s Southern Utah distribution middle.

Cox, Henderson, and their people sorted meals donations at the center on Saturday afternoon, albeit individually in order to comply with COVID-19 constraints. Cox and his family sorted donations from 12 p.m. right up until 1 p.m., and the Henderson relatives sorted from 1 p.m. till 2 p.m., according to the information launch.

Cox and Henderson sorted what was the result of a month-very long phone for foods donations. The One Utah Food items Generate elevated $209,178.33 as properly as 35,136 lbs . of meals donations at locations in the course of the state as of Jan. 1.

“Now, one in five Utah little ones are facing starvation. Because so several faculties shut because of to COVID, some youngsters are not obtaining the breakfasts and lunches that our schools commonly serve,” Henderson mentioned. “Schools are accomplishing the most effective they can to distribute seize-and-go meals furnished by the Utah Foodstuff Financial institution, but they need our ongoing guidance.”