JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson had a busy week between touring departments, hosting a prayer breakfast, the Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, and the 2019 session getting underway.
The 100th General Assembly convened in Jefferson City for the first time this week and it marks the first session with Parson is the Governor’s Mansion. Parson met with the lawmakers and welcomed them to the Capitol during the 2019 Legislative Ball on Wednesday night.
Honored to have @FirstLadyTeresa by my side as we serve the people of Missouri. We enjoyed celebrating the new session tonight at the Legislative Ball! #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/nfrBUKHvMg
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) January 10, 2019
What a great time we had at the governor’s ball! Thank you @GovParsonMO and @FirstLadyTeresa! So proud of my sister, the new state representative for district 71! 😊🇺🇸❤️ pic.twitter.com/cD7DO8tF14
— denise farinella (@denisefarinella) January 10, 2019
Delighted to join @GovParsonMO @FirstLadyTeresa @LtGovMikeKehoe and Cabinet colleagues to commemorate convening of the 100th session of the Missouri General Assembly. Looking forward to working with new & returning legislators to move #MissouriForward! #WeServeMO #BetterTogether pic.twitter.com/Zwm6fBoqD1
— Anna Hui (@MoDOLIRDirector) January 10, 2019
The Governor’s Prayer breakfast kicked off Thursday morning. Due to the federal government shut down, there was a last minute change in guest speakers.
The theme for the breakfast was “God Is In Control.”
“God Is In Control.” The theme for this year’s Prayer Breakfast is a good reminder for us all. Grateful to Sheriff Betts for speaking today! @calebrowden, @WallingfordMO, Senator Curls, @DaveSchatz26, @elijahhaahr , @MissouriSOS, Pastor Billy Russell, & Major Mike Roberts. pic.twitter.com/z9JrRDABIF
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) January 10, 2019
Thursday also marked the start of the 48th annual Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture. Parson and Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn were keynote speakers.
Thank you @chrischinn and her entire team at @moagriculture for a successful 48th Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture.
We are ready to work hard, #beMORE, and leave a strong agricultural industry for the next generation. #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/NPRcvUJsZc
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) January 10, 2019
More than 80 students purposing post-secondary education depended on the state Capital for a leadership session. The 2019 Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum took place on Friday with student from colleges, universities, and trade schools from across Missouri participating.
Enjoyed speaking to 80+ students from colleges, universities, and trade schools across Missouri who participated in the 2019 Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum. These bold young men and women are leaders in their own right and will continue to make us proud! pic.twitter.com/aHgXdU60Bf
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) January 11, 2019
Parson kicked off the week in a similar fashion, talking with FFA students. On Monday, he spoke members from the Eldon and Tipton FFA chapters.
Glad to meet with @MissouriFFA chapters today along with Representative David Wood. We spoke with some incredible young people from Eldon and Tipton. pic.twitter.com/iC0ugXGjvf
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) January 7, 2019
Parson also made a variety of appointments this week. He appointed Judge Robin Ransom to the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District, David Cole to the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee, and several others.
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Alisha Shurr was a reporter for The Missouri Times and The Missouri Times Magazine. She joined The Missouri Times in January 2018 after working as a copy editor for her hometown newspaper in Southern Oregon. Alisha is a graduate of Kansas State University.
