CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The newly-announced theme for the inauguration festivities for Governor-elect Jim Justice will be “It’s West Virginia’s Time.”
The inaugural theme emphasizes the state’s potential and Justice’s boundless faith in the ability of West Virginians to achieve greatness, Justice’s transition team stated in a news release today.
“It’s West Virginia’s time to really shine,” Jill Justice, the governor-elect’s daughter and co-chairwoman of the inaugural committee, stated. “West Virginia has the talent and the opportunities to thrive; the Governor-elect will make sure we play to every single one of our strengths. No one will work harder than my dad for the people and to make our state number one.”
On “Talkline” with Hoppy Kercheval today, transition committee leader Larry Puccio said the theme is fitting.
“That came from the Justice family. They are saying that based on what Jim Justice’s beliefs are. Jim is just not satisfied with where we’re at and he thinks it’s time for West Virginia to shine.”
Justice will take the oath of office at 1 p.m. Jan. 16, 2017, on the Kanawha River side of the West Virginia State Capitol. His inaugural ball will be held at The Greenbrier Resort, which Justice owns, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
For questions about the inauguration festivities, call 681-205-8628 or email inaugural@justiceforwv.com.