For Immediate Release
September 12, 2001
Contact: Rusty Cheuvront or Terri Giltner (502) 564-2611

Governor Patton Briefed By Security Officials

Frankfort, KY -  Governor Paul Patton was briefed again today by state and federal officials to further assess security and safety measures in the Commonwealth.

“ I have been assured by members of the state’s emergency management team, as well as the FBI, that they have no knowledge of any targeted facilities within state government or anywhere else in Kentucky,” Governor Patton said. “While I would encourage all state employees to have a heightened awareness of their surroundings, it is important to note that security procedures have returned to their normal levels and we stand ready to continue to provide services to the citizens of the Commonwealth.”

Governor Patton will travel to western Kentucky later today to speak at the evening banquet of the Kentucky Labor-Management Conference at Kentucky Dam Village State Park. “While we are truly witnessing one of America’s most tragic hours, the strength of our great country has always been its ability to overcome both adversity and evil. I believe to truly honor our fallen citizens, we must move forward and prove to the world that our spirit and resolve will not be broken by a crazed group of terrorists,” Governor Patton said. 

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