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Published January 05, 2009 11:16 am - Spectators filled every available space of the old courthouse in Greensburg on Friday afternoon to witness the swearing in ceremony of Kentucky’s new state senator for the 9th District, David P. Givens, of Green County.
Supporters see bright future for senator
By LISA SIMPSON STRANGE
Glasgow Daily Times
GREENSBURG
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Spectators filled every available space of the old courthouse in Greensburg on Friday afternoon to witness the swearing in ceremony of Kentucky’s new state senator for the 9th District, David P. Givens, of Green County.
People stood two and three deep on the balcony, filled the stairs and aisles and squeezed into the corners of the room leaving only a small space in front of the judge’s bench for officials to carry out the proceedings.
The historic building, with its gleaming old wood, tall windows and lofty ceiling, provided the appropriate backdrop for the ceremony. Built in 1802, it served as the county’s courthouse until 1931 and has been preserved as a landmark since that time.
Green County Attorney Russell Goff welcomed the crowd and said he believed they were witnessing the political beginnings of a man who will not only bring leadership, but will be a strong and effective figure for the state.
Pam Hodges Browning, newly retired Barren County Clerk, gave the invocation while standing between Givens and his wife, Lynne, linking hands with them.
Givens took the constitutional oath of office from retired Court of Appeals Judge Thomas D. Emberton of Metcalfe County who said of the new senator, “All the years that I have served in politics and government, I think David Givens is probably at the top of the list of those who will run things the way they should be run.”
After the ceremony, Emberton added, “I think he’s one of the most promising young people to come into government really since I can remember. He has all the attributes that I think we should look for in our leaders. It’s been such a pleasant honor for me to be a part of it. The size of this crowd was a tribute to him. I look forward to seeing him in the Senate. He’s going to make a mark there for us.”
Several speakers said when they first met Givens they thought he was too nice to make it in politics.
Beverly Calvert, county clerk for Allen County, told the crowd when she first met Givens a year ago she thought “they’re going eat him alive” when he announced his candidacy because “he was such a nice guy.”
Emberton agreed and said when he first met Givens he thought he was a wonderful person, but didn’t know if he had what it would take to mount an effective campaign.
Their opinions have changed.
Michael Meredith, city commissioner for Brownsville-Edmonson County, said he thought to himself, “I think this guy is the real deal.”
He said he asked others about him and was told the only thing wrong with Givens was “sometimes this guy is so nice – it’s scary.”
Several officials from Glasgow and Barren County attended the ceremony. Along with Browning, Barren County Judge-Executive Davie Greer, Barren County Clerk Joanne London and Cave City Mayor Bob Hunt were present for the ceremony.
“Dave is going to represent us well. We’re proud to have him in there. There was a large, large crowd here to witness this and we were glad to be a part of it,” Hunt said.
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