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THE OKLAHOMAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011 75f NEWS0K.COM COVERING OKLAHOMA SINCE 1907 I II III IV VI MARYFALLIN 27TH GOVERNOR STATE OF OKLAHOMA THERE TRULY IS NO PLACE LIKE OKLAHOMA' Hill Gov. Mary Fallin waves to the crowd Monday during her inauguration as Oklahoma's 27th governor at the state Capitol. View more photos at NewsOK.comphotos. PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN INAUGURATION 2011 SWORN IN ON A SNOWY DAY, STATE'S 1ST FEMALE GOVERNOR PLEDGES TO FOCUS ON JOBS, EDUCATION BY MICHAEL MCNUTT steps of the state Capitol. About 1,200 attended the 45-minute ceremony to watch the fourth Republican since Oklahoma became a state in 1907 be sworn in as governor.

Security was tight and U.S. and Oklahoma flags were at half-staff, both reminders of Saturday's shooting of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was critically wounded in an attack that killed six people at a po -litical event in Tucson. Monday's inauguration ceremony Gov.

Mary Fallin made history Monday by being sworn in as Oklahoma's first female governor and pledged to fo -cus on creating jobs, streamlining state government and improving education. "My administration will be focused on creating jobs, growing our state economy, not our state government," Fallin said after she was sworn in as the state's 27th governor during a noontime outdoor ceremony on the south Mary Fallin takes the oath of office as she is sworn in by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Taylor. Her husband, Wade Christensen, is at her side. photo by jimbeckel, the oklahoman SEE FALLIN, PAGE 3A The first dance Gov. Mary Fallin dances with her husband at the inaugural ball.

PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN New phase for the Henrys Other officials sworn in Outgoing Gov. Brad Henry and his Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb, above, and other wife, Kim, returned to being private elected officials also took their oaths citizens after eight years. News, 4A of office Monday.

News, 4A A cold, snowy day Inauguration Day brought cold temperatures and snow to parts of Oklahoma. News, 2A TODAY'S PRAYER Lord, help us to have the right words to comfort those in need. Amen. Visit www.wimgodeals.com to purchase today's deal and get an instant voucher via e-mail. Today's deal: $7 for $15 of coffee, drinks and Cafe Fare at Vintage Timeless Coffee in Edmond! Details on Page 2A.

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