CHARLESTON – “The West Virginia Coal Association and its members would like to congratulate Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin as he is inaugurated to a full-term as governor. Gov. Tomblin is a proven leader, a sound fiscal manager and a strong supporter of our state’s 63,000 coal mining families.
“Today’s inauguration is a joyous time for our state. It is a celebration of a lifetime of hard work by Gov. Tomblin -- first in the Legislature and now as our state’s chief executive -- in which he has led our state to a sound financial position, balancing our budget even during the worst economic downturn of our lives.
“We salute Gov. Tomblin for his leadership, his foresight and his commitment to the state and its people. And we welcome the opportunity to work with him and with the leadership of the Legislature to assure the future of West Virginia.
“Today is a time for celebration. Tomorrow, the hard work begins. The upcoming Legislative session will be pivotal for the future of our state. We are confident that we have the opportunity to make that future a bright one for our people”
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