Virginia Governor Tim Kaine Makes a Stop in Fluvanna county

December 11, 2007 |

Governor Tim Kaine visited Palmyra this morning to attend a dedication ceremony for the newly-constructed Pembroke-Pettit bridge across the Rivanna River. The bridge opened in October, and the old bridge has now been completely removed.

The ceremony was well attended by Fluvanna County residents and members of the Fluvanna County Government. There was a definite excitement in the air as everyone awaited the arrival of the Governor. This was a monumental day for Fluvanna County, as visits from the Governor are rare, especially when we aren’t in campaign season.

The Governor spoke at length about the planning and effort that went into the bridge construction project, specifically highlighting the cooperation between the state and the Fluvanna Historical Society, along with the special environmental considerations that went into the design of the bridge. The new Pembroke-Pettit bridge is a centerpiece of the county’s continuing plan to provide scenic and recreational areas to be used by the county’s visitors and residents. Being a long-time resident of Fluvanna, I can say that I am proud of the new bridge and the new era of county history that it ushers in.

Speakers for the ceremony included Fluvanna County Supervisor Marvin Moss and the outgoing Chair of the Board of Supervisors, Cecil Cobb. You can view the video of their remarks here.

The video above is mostly of Governor Kaine. I also edited his remarks just a bit for the sake of time. You can view photos of the event here.

Posted by Daniel Rothamel | Filed Under Blog, Fluvanna, News 

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