Hello Everyone,
Evelyn Here,
Yesterday the big day arrived with immediate transitions occurring in our home office and throughout the state. Charles Crist is now our 44th governor and Bill McCollum it is our 36th Attorney General for the State of Florida.
Below is the first news release from Attorney General, Bill McCollum.
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Bill McCollum
Attorney General
News Release
January 2, 2007
BILL MCCOLLUM SWORN IN AS FLORIDA’S 36TH ATTORNEY GENERAL
TALLAHASSEE - Attorney General Bill McCollum was sworn into office today as Florida’s 36th Attorney General. McCollum, a native Floridian, joined Governor Charlie Crist, Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink and Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson at today’s inaugural ceremony in Tallahassee, where the members of the new state Cabinet assumed the responsibilities of their offices.
“I am humbled to servethe people of Florida as their Attorney General and will make the safety and security of our state and its citizens my top priority,” said McCollum. “I look forward to the days and tasks ahead as we work together for the good of this state.”
McCollum, of Orlando, served on active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1972, retiring as a Commander after 23 years of service in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He later represented the people of Central Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives for 20 years, retiring in 2001. Today, as he begins his term as the state’s newest Attorney General, McCollum pledged to continue to protect Florida’s communities, families, and children. One of his priorities will be the Attorney General’s Child Predator CyberCrime Unit, which protects children from computer-facilitated sexual exploitation. The unit has made 33 arrests since its inception in October 2005.
The inaugural activities included an early-morning prayer breakfast, the swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Old Capitol, a parade and a street festival. McCollum and his family – wife Ingrid and sons Douglas, Justin and Andrew – attended the festivities held throughout the day.
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The photo above is of Attorney Bill McCollum (center) and family. To find out more about Bill McCollum, click the following link.
To find out how the transition from Attorney General to Governor has had on Charlie Crist, chick the following link.
I extend my congratulations the both men. I believe the will serve and protect us, the people of Florida well.
Evelyn out.
