Commissioner Mariella Smith’s Investiture Ceremony-November 20, 2018

There was a reception prior to the ceremony where the commissioners were getting pictures taken. 



The group picture. 


The office. 

A friend the fire dept honor guard, Tony. 

The ceremony requires the newly elected commissioner to take an oath. I was the fortunate one who was allowed to read the oath to my great wife. Her sister was next to her. See featured image. She used her late father’s West Point Military Academy bible. Her father, Mr. Howard Oliver Johns, class of 1951 and her late mother Marisol Grimal Johns were extremely proud today. Mariella’s sister, Marcia Pontenberg, was next to me. The new commissioners were all excited about the ceremony. 



The commish. 


A reception after the ceremony was held. 

5 thoughts on “Commissioner Mariella Smith’s Investiture Ceremony-November 20, 2018

  1. Congratulations Mariella! I am so happy for you! Everyone at our house voted for you. You know why we did that? We know you are perfect for the job! Proud and honored to call friend!!! Hillsborough County will be a better place with you there.
    God bless,
    Star Barienau

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