FLORIDA JUBILEE 1991
A CELEBRATION OF FLORIDA AND ITS PEOPLE
The Inaugural Committee
requests the honour of your presence
at the Inauguration of
Lawton Chiles as Governor
and
Buddy MacKay as Lieutenent Governor
of the State of Florida
Tuesday, the eigth day of January
Nineteen hundred ninety-one
The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida
Florida Jubilee 1991
FLORIDA JUBILLEE 1991
A CELEBRATION OF FLORIDA AND ITS PEOPLE
CELEBRATING FLORIDA'S PEOPLE
In his successful 1970 campaing for a seat in the United States Senate, Lawton Chiles reach out to the people of Florida during an historic, unprecedented campaign. He walked from Century, in the northwest corner of the Panhandle, to the unique Florida Keys. The people responded to that symbolic gesture of the Chiles commitment to represent their interests- and they voted him into office.
To this day, the foundation of the Chiles approach to government is "The Walk" and its lasting lesson- that people are Florida's most precious natural resource. With a $100.00 limitation on contributions, the 1990 Chiles/MacKay campaing demonstrated the power of the people. More than 75,000 people contributed- many of them getting involved for the first time.
More than its pristine coastline or its abundant natural wonders, Florida's real richness lies in the diversity of its human capital. The theme- "This Time, The People Win"- was a natural reflection of the beleif that governemtn exists to serve the needs and interests of the people.
A new era begins with the Florida Jubilee- a true celebration of Florida and its People.
[Picture of Governor Lawton Chiles and First Lady Rhea Chiles]
[Picture if Lieutenant Governor Buddy MacKay and his wife Anne MacKay]
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF FLORIDA
from Lawton Chiles & Buddy MacKay
Florida is America's most vibrant, fastest growing state- confronted by a broad range of challenges. During this decade of the '90s, our response to those challenges will determine whether we are the kind of state in which we want our children and grandchildren to grow and propser.
Some might view the challenges before us as insurmountable onstacles. We chose to see them as grand opporunities- to work with the people and to build a better quality of life for all Floridians.
First, we will be challenged to bring a dedicated sense of purpose and urgency to the fiscal crisis in which Florida is mired. There can be no real progess until we dispense the clouds over Florida's economic horizon.
The time has come to bring peace back to our neighborhoods- and to make Florida safe for families again.
Providing our children with the education they deserve begins with promoting more local control and accountaibility. We'll work to make every public school a multi-purpose neighborhood center.
Offering dignity and respect, we'll take care to meet the special needs of Florida's elderly. We won't be a state of neglect.
Protecting our environment from the pressure of growth is everyone's business. We'll serve as stewards entrusted with saving, not squandering, a precious natural inheritance.
Restoring trust in Florida's government means making certain the public interest isn't lost in the shadows of special interest influence. In an atmospehre of reform, we can return government to the people.
Florida is a community- not a crowd. We are family- not strangers. We are united by hope for the future- nto torn by fear from the past.
We believe in the genuine goodness of our neighbors. We are inspired by the everyday wisdom of our people. And, we are motivated by the boundless spirit of our fellow Floridians.
These are our challenges- and our opportunities. This is our moment- to affirm our need to care for each other. This is our time- to share concern, to be involved and to make a difference for Florida's future.
[Signatures of 'Lawton' and 'Buddy']
[Background image view of Florida from Nasa Shuttle Mission.]
FLORIDA JUBILLEE 1991
A CELEBRATION OF FLORIDA AND ITS PEOPLE
CELEBRATING FLORIDA'S PEOPLE
INAUGURAL PROGRAM
8:00 AM
Inaugural Prayer Breakfast
Gaither Gymnasium
Florida A&m University
Inaugural Ceremonies at the Old Capitol
The Honorabl Bob Graham
United States Senator, Presiding Chairman
10:30 Am
Musical Prelude
The 13th Army Band
Florida National Guard
Directed by Cw3 Douglas A. Phifer
10:45 AM
Official Party escorted to their seats
11:00 AM
Invocation
Governor Reubin O'Donovan Askew
Posting of the Colors
Honor Guard
Florida National Guard
National Anthem
Mr. Harry Burney
Daytona Beach
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by The Honorable Allen Morris
Clerk-Emeritus/Historian,
Florida House of Representatives
Introduction of Officials and Guests
Presiding Chairman
Introduction of Gorvernor Bob Martinez
The Honorable Jim Smith
Secretary of State
Address
Governor Bob Martinez
State Song
"Swannee River"
Sung by Mable Padron, Miami
"Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair," 1990
Administration of Oath of Office to
The Honorable Betty Castor
Commissioner of Education
by The Honorable Rosemary Barkett
Justice, Supreme Court of Florida
Administration of Oath of Office to
The Honorable Bob Crawford
Commisioner of Agriculture-elect
by The Honorable Stephen Grimes
Justice, Supreme Court of Florida
Administration of Oath of Office to
The Honorable Tom Gallagher
Treasurer
by The Honorably Rosemary Barkett
Justice, Supreme Court of Florida
Administration of Oath of Office to
The Honorable Gerald Lewis
Comptroller
by The Honorable Leander J. Shaw, Jr.
Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Florida
Administration of Oath of Office to
The Honorable Bob Butterworth
Attorney General
by The Honorable Miette J. Burnstein
Chief Judge, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Broward County
Administration of Oath of Officen to
The Honorable Jim Smith
Secretary of State
by The Honorable Raymond Ehrlich
Justice, Supreme Court of Florida
Administration of Oath of Office to
The Honorable Buddy MacKay
Lieutenent Governor-elect
by The Honorable Leander J. Shaw Jr.
Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Florida
Musical Interlude
12:00 NOOn
Prayer
Dr. George Madry
Quincy
Administration of Oath of Office to
The Honorable Lawton Chiles
Governor-elect
by The Honorably Leander J. Shaw, Jr.
Chief, Justice, Supreme Court of Florida
Military Salute to
Governor Lawton Chiles
Delivery of the Great Seal
of the State of Florida to outgoing
Governor Bob Martinez
by the Honorable Jim Smith, Secretary of State
Delivery of the Great Seal of the State of Florida to outgoing
Governor Lawton Chiles
by the outgoing Bob Martinez
Delivery of the Great Seal
of the State of Florida to
Secretary of State
The Honorable Jim Smith
by Governor Lawton Chiles
Inaugural Address
Governor Lawton Chiles
Benediction
by Father Marion Bowman
Zephyrhills
12:20-1:30 PM
Capitol Open House
Governor and Cabinet Members
Capitol Building, Plaza Level
1:00-6:00 PM
Governor's Mansion Open House
1:30-3:30
Inaugural parade
"Walkin' with Lawton"
3:00-6:00 PM
Florida Street Festival
"A celebration of Florida and Its People"
Adams Street
3:30-5:30 PM
Old Capitol Open House
Senate Chambers
in the Historic Capitol
7:30-11:00 PM
Gala Music Fesitval
Leon County Civic Center
[Picture of]
THE EXECUTIVE CABINET: (Left to Right) Commisioner of Agriculture Bob Crawford, Comptroller Gerald Lewis, Secretary of State Jim Smith, Attorney General Bob Butterworth, State Treasuerer Tom Gallagher and Commissioner of Education Betty Castor
THE SENATE
Gwen Margolis, President
Winston "Bud" gardner, President Pro-Tempore
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
T.K. Wetherell, Speaker
Everett Kelly, Speaker Pro-Tempore
THE SUPREME COURT: (From left to right) Justice Stephen H. Grimes, Justice Ben F. Overton, Justice Raymond Ehrlich, Chief Justice Leander J. Shaw, Jr. Justice Rosemary Barkett, Justice Parker Lee McDonald and Justice Gerald Kogan.
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