Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Paul E. Patton Installed As President Of Pikeville College
KENTCKY...
Tuesday, at Pikeville College, the installation of its 18th president was held. In an impressive and solemn ceremony, former Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton was inaugurated. Before a prestigious gathering of Kentucky's educational and political leaders, former Governor Patton officially accepted the responsibility of leading Pikeville College. A full day activiities surrounded the occasion. The day began with the President's Prayer Breakfast in the Sturgill Board Room. Later in the morning, everyone joined the President for the tradition of "Blessing At The Flagpole". A reception and banquet was held at the Mark V. Paul E. Patton served as Democratic Governor of Kentucky from 1995 to 2003. He lives with his wife Judy in Pikeville. Patton was born in Fallsburg, Kentucky. In 1959, he received his B S. in mechanical engineering at the University of Kentucky and was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity there. He entered into politics after 20 years in the coal mining business. He started his political career as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Patton was elected County Judge-Executive of Pike County, Kentucky, and served in that office from 1981 to 1991. President Patton said, "My inaugurations as Governor, and, now as a college president are highlights of my life. It is certainly a capstone of my career. Putting into practice what you've advocated is very rewarding." The inauguration address was delivered by U. S. Representative Harold H. "Hal" Rogers. Representatives of various campus groups and organizations extended their welcome to the college for the new President. Terry Dotson, Chairman of the college's Board of Trustees, and CPE President Robert King presided over the investiture and presentation of the President's Medallion.
Tuesday, at Pikeville College, the installation of its 18th president was held. In an impressive and solemn ceremony, former Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton was inaugurated. Before a prestigious gathering of Kentucky's educational and political leaders, former Governor Patton officially accepted the responsibility of leading Pikeville College. A full day activiities surrounded the occasion. The day began with the President's Prayer Breakfast in the Sturgill Board Room. Later in the morning, everyone joined the President for the tradition of "Blessing At The Flagpole". A reception and banquet was held at the Mark V. Paul E. Patton served as Democratic Governor of Kentucky from 1995 to 2003. He lives with his wife Judy in Pikeville. Patton was born in Fallsburg, Kentucky. In 1959, he received his B S. in mechanical engineering at the University of Kentucky and was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity there. He entered into politics after 20 years in the coal mining business. He started his political career as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Patton was elected County Judge-Executive of Pike County, Kentucky, and served in that office from 1981 to 1991. President Patton said, "My inaugurations as Governor, and, now as a college president are highlights of my life. It is certainly a capstone of my career. Putting into practice what you've advocated is very rewarding." The inauguration address was delivered by U. S. Representative Harold H. "Hal" Rogers. Representatives of various campus groups and organizations extended their welcome to the college for the new President. Terry Dotson, Chairman of the college's Board of Trustees, and CPE President Robert King presided over the investiture and presentation of the President's Medallion.
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