FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            CONTACT: Chris Kellogg
November 4, 2003                                                   502-564-2611, 502-682-7774

 
STATEMENT FROM GOV. PAUL PATTON ON THE OUTCOME OF THE ELECTION

            “I have sent Governor-Elect Fletcher a congratulatory letter (copy follows) and offered him my personal assistance and that of my administration during this transition period.

            The fact is that the leadership of Kentucky has passed to a new individual and a new generation.  I hope that Governor-Elect Fletcher is successful because the future of Kentucky depends on it.  I wish him well.“

November 4, 2003


 

The Honorable Ernie Fletcher
Governor-Elect of Kentucky
Post Office Box 910504
Lexington, KY  40591-0504

Dear Governor-Elect Fletcher:

Congratulations on a very impressive victory.  My wish for you is success because the future of the people of Kentucky depends on it.

I and my staff are at your disposal during this transition period if we can be of any assistance.

May you have a rewarding and productive tenure in this office. 

My best personal regards,

                                     Paul E. Patton