ran into breckenridge at a time she was really desperate to get an education. specs sunday night on q&a at 8 p.m. eastern time . >> wyoming's republican governor mark gordon laid out his vision for the state during his first inaugural address. governor gordon is a rancher who was a treasurer before being elected governor. from the state capital, this is 30 minutes. [ applause ]

1st cup buckle up, this will be a long speech of thank you's. but first, governor mead, it's truly an honor to be introduced by somebody of come to respect and no and i saw that respect, like many of you we all respect for governor, let's give him another standing ovation. laptop -- [ applause ] >> i saw the love of the troops as governor mead addressed deploying soldiers of the gulf company. 29 of the finest men and women

with an impressive record of over 100,000 -- 1500 injured soldiers from battlefield over five deployments. that is an incredible record and those men and women have immense respect both for our governor and of our governor so, thank you governor mead for the incredible opportunity to be here today. before i get too far along, i want to say a couple things, the song you just heard , in january 2017 dave month sick with me this, dear martin, i have attached a song, forever rest, as a tribute to our state. i thought it might lighten things up for you and the folks you work with, to help you remember why you work so hard

right now. someday, after we are long gone , who knows, may be the song will help future legislators get to their session. in appreciation, today thank you for being here, thank you for that song. [ applause ] i want to tell you a little bit about the podium as well. dave pickard had the idea that he will top two is friendly neighborhood worker and design the podium as presented yesterday in the rehearsal and i'm still struggling to try to express my emotion. this was made by my stepson, spencer. . it's an extraordinary piece

and the hard work here has two sides to it but the artwork is this a capital and its drawn by my childhood hunting and fishing buddy, jim clayton, it's an amazing piece. thank you, spencer and thank you all. so, here we are. i think i first realized the significance of this day last november when a friend came by and asked me to sign up print that had been signed by a number of governors, many of whom are sitting here today. as i looked at the signatures, two things came to mind. first, governor mead, how appropriate it is for your name to be among the great leaders of the state it truly belongs there and has both hansen and

simpson and goes through and governor mead, thank you for being part of that enormous legacy of this date. the second thing that came to mind was that i would one day hope that my name might be there as well in its own place. i say this because jenny and i feel so incredibly blessed to be here in wyoming. we have raised our family here we've seen our own families start with their own grandchild and there's just no better place i can say that to the fsa kids that are here and you know this. thank you kc and buffalo, is there a better place to be a kid than in wyoming? there isn't. [ applause ]

we have the mountains the rivers, the planes, the adventures and the possibilities and most especially the people who made this date what it is. wyoming has always had extraordinary individuals, people with courage and commitment the commitment to build a better future, find solutions, to the great outdoors and economic opportunity and all that make this state what it is. they are beyond compare. jenny and i and i especially, am so proud to be from wyoming. [ applause ] i'm also humbled and awestruck

here at the moment in our history. we all know, reaching our potential will not be easy, we do have challenges ahead but if history teaches us anything it's that we in wyoming are resourceful and that throughout the history we've been blessed with pragmatic and effective strong leaders. i want to take a moment to address a few of them today. all of you wonderful senators and your wives you all continue the excellent tradition, nac senator simpson down here as well, i want you all to please think the most powerful delegation in the united dates, please would you all stand, let me give you a hand. [ applause ] godspeed. [

applause ] to secretary buchanan and treasurer meyer, superintendent baylor, thank you legislations to each of you and taking your old twice today. this morning we had a chance to take an oath in the capitol rotunda in a very small their money limited by the circumstances of an act of construction site. i did that because it was important to me that our terms to begin in the people's house and that they be affirmed at this moment we do it nice because we do it twice. [ laughter ], thank you i am looking forward to serving with you and thank you for your

willingness to put your name forward and to serve. you follow my friend auditor since he a cloud and was an inspiration, and to my friends old and new in the legislature, you've done great things and we've much more to do and i look forward to working with you all is well. you know, delivering an inaugural address is challenging enough but to do it with so many people who are procedure since okun eloquently and passionately at the ceremony is a bit intimidating. i have to say, ambassador, first lady sullivan, thank you so much for your friendship and all you've done for wyoming. [ applause ]

governor, we are all thinking of your first lady in our prayers go out for good recovery, thank you for your friendship and for just a moment ago saying this is your personal cell number if you need it. thank you [ applause ] judge, you and your husband, the governor care mystically resisted the temptation to roast to me today, [ laughter ] thank you both for your friendship and for your service as well. [ applause ] governor and first lady, jenny and i especially want to thank you and your family for your service to wyoming. you've done good for wyoming and well by your peep and you certainly rode a long loop and

gathered successes from the far corners and you still left us fresh horses. [ applause ] i think everyone agrees that it was a long election season with many good candidates but i'm especially grateful to the team of extraordinary individuals of all who had faith in the campaign and work their tails off to make this day possible. jenny, you remember more than anyone how long a trill that was . i want to tell you i wouldn't be here without her support and encouragement. [ applause ] those of you who know the first lady would probably suspect she's only doing that to keep me

out of this but i'm honored to know were working together to make sure wyoming will be all that she can be. jenny and i are eternally grateful for our family, thank you for keeping us human and keeping our eye on the future. [ applause ] now, some of you, just notice that but some of you notice that we welcome to send six days out of the election. everett is our first grandson and i know now, the way i felt gazing at the picture was the way i felt for the commitment to everett's generation to your generation into our time here into a little in the audience and the people of wyoming. [ applause ]

. thank you. our state enjoys a rich history that the concept for the prospect of today. the historian larson row almost no part of the country has the opportunity now facing wyoming to demonstrate what america could have been if planners and developers had traded short- term profit for long-term gains. i believe, from the bottom of my heart that wyoming can reach new heights in be a beacon for others. we can lead the way into a bright future if we focus on the world we want our grandchildren to inherit even as we address the issues that we face today. growing up in wyoming you have to appreciate history, it's everywhere it's in our towns and our stories, if you grew up in wyoming then you know wyoming has always been a leader.

this year, we celebrate the fact that 150 years ago wyoming pasternak recognizing women's right to vote, the first in our nation. [ applause ] and there's more. we followed that up by electing the country's first female governor, nelly taylor ross. [ applause ] , these are momentous achievements in our nations history. wyoming earned her moniker is the equality state by being bold and fair, something we plan to observe in a restored capital this coming december. we are rightfully proud of that legacy and, as we go into this anniversary year, we must be mindful, we must be mindful of

living up to that reputation. i grew up on a family ranch where i learned how valuable everyone in the family is and how much success hinges on everyone's willingness to pitch in. as governor, i will work tirelessly to make sure we give all of our citizens young and old, male and female better, more secure lives i believe in personal responsibility, i believe our best times and we must recognize not all wants and needs and how we separate these things will be our toughest work. the services that we've come to expect and in some cases depend on come with the price tag.

in wyoming are not eager to take on new taxes and especially so if we haven't done our best to control her expenditures first. these are watershed times for wyoming and i have and will continue to encourage balancing today's wants against tomorrow's needs. in my prior role as treasurer, i steadfastly warm against depleting the savings to avoid making hard decisions. i did so because our investment earnings are among the top three sources of income for our state and arguably the most dependable. that is exact the what anne hathaway said in 1974 if i remember correct week, senator simpson. i believe that our government will need to become more efficient not just cheaper. we will need to become more effective, even as we become leaner and we must invest in the people programs and systems that will make all of that possible.

prone to boom and bust cycles. still, we all recognize that a diversifying economy has its needs too, and some of them may be expensive. a growing economy will require a workforce, and an infrastructure to support it. as we grow, we will need to be ever vigilant that we don't lose the wyoming way of life that we cherish, or the unique character of the place where we lift. like so many in this room, i believe that government closest to the people is the best government. i believe in the power of community rather than grow

government, let us grow opportunity in the places that we live.[ applause ]let us celebrate the shared responsibility of making our state a better place to be, and to that end, my administration will work to ensure that our towns and counties have the tools and resources they need to cultivate their own economy. my administration will be a force for innovation following on the good work of the governors on the stage, wyoming was set a course to be a global leader in areas like the environment, water, energy, rural healthcare, education, senior care, and a sensible well regulated government that is dedicated to preserving the principles that are enshrined in our constitution's. wyoming depends on a robust and

pioneering education system. our kids went to public school system just as most of years did. i served on local school board, so i know firsthand that he one- size-fits-all approach to education will not do justice to the diversity of priorities and needs to those around the state. i will nurture open and frequent communication with all of our schools, and to listen and respond appropriately to the needs of our different communities, and i'm eager to work together with educators and lawmakers to find a lasting solution to school funding that makes sense for wyoming. our flagship, the university of wyoming, must become the envy of the nation for the pioneering efforts of our community college by establishing flexible, responsible, and compelling educational opportunities for a wider spectrum of student, young and old, right across the board. graduates of our school can be

proud of wyoming's leadership in energy, agriculture, technology and tourism. our mental energy is in a class by itself and fuels like enhanced oil recovery and carbon capturing renewables, ask yourself, who does it better than wyoming? no one. no one does it better.[ applause ] >> for that matter, our farmers and ranchers working with researchers or responsibly leading the way on while conserving sensitive species. all while the others are fumbling in the courts. we can do more and just last year, wyoming has become the envy of the nation for its innovation and approach to

sheep change, and we can do more in technology as well. our world-class iconic wildlife and unique recreational opportunities invite travelers from all over the globe who are eager to experience them. how blessed are we to live in wyoming.[ applause ] >> folks come here and take home a little piece of the magic that is wyoming. i have heard it over and over again from the artist who had their masterpieces inspired by the time they was at the foundation, which is the ranchers that is the premier artist resident in the country, but a special place were ranching, stewardship, the art, and energy development come together to promote a understanding about our responsibility here. there is something about the

birth of a grandchild that makes a person think deeply about one's time on earth. looking back at the wisdom and prudence of those who came before us and reflecting on the potential of future generations, i believe more than ever that wyoming is in a position to develop solutions to global challenges. the solutions will be rooted in our sense of place, our home, the things that we hold dear. wyoming will continue to be a place that unleashes the potential and ambitions of her people. in closing, i cannot do justice to the humility and gratitude that i feel to be standing here as your governor. we live in complicated times, and the trust that you have put in me is daunting. i assume this office with confidence and with an him bounding faith in our people.

with that sentiment in mind, i want to recognize those who have served our country in the military and our first responders who worked tirelessly at those life- threatening moments right here at home, and also want to acknowledge their families. i ask all veterans, members of the military, first responders, and their family to rise and be recognized.[ applause ] let us remember to recognize all of these remarkable people, not just today, but every single day. it is because of you that we are able to enjoy the freedoms, the safety, and thank you very much for all that you do. finally, i am proud that we in

wyoming can come together in ways that are respectful, pragmatic and productive, and this gives me great, great hope for our country. my friend found of the apache oil philanthropist, and businessman, and funder of the wyoming future project once wrote the capacity of the individual is infinite. limitations are largely of habit, convention, acceptance of things as they are, fear, or self-confidence. he was right. i believe our best days are ahead of us. we have worked to do, so let us go forth with confidence, courage, and with conviction. god bless you and god bless wyoming and god bless the united states of america.

thank you. thank you.[ applause ] >> two days after being sworn in, the wyoming new governor, republican mark gordon delivered his first state of the state address in cheyenne. the former state treasurer call for more spending restraint and talked about boosting the wyoming coal industry do more