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January 17, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA

Governor Shapiro Inaugural Address

Following his swearing-in as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural address to Pennsylvania.

**See press release for remarks as prepared**

Oath of Office and Governor Shapiro remarks begin at timecode 1:14:50.



The 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro is sworn into office with First Lady Lori Shapiro and his family at his side. Following his swearing-in as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural address to Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA Tuesday, January 17, 2023<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_gov_governor_inaugural_dz_001.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro at the Inauguration. Following his swearing-in as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural address to Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_GOV_Inauguration_NK_002.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro at the Inauguration. Following his swearing-in as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural address to Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_GOV_Inauguration_NK_003.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro delivers his inaugural address to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_GOV_Inauguration_NK_004.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro delivers his inaugural address to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_GOV_Inauguration_NK_005.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Gov. Austin Davis with his wife, Blayre Holmes Davis, walk to the inaugural ceremony outside the state Capitol on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_GOV_Inauguration_NK_006.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro delivers his inaugural address to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_GOV_Inauguration_NK_007.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro delivers his inaugural address to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_GOV_Inauguration_NK_008.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro at the Inauguration. Following his swearing-in as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural address to Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_GOV_Inauguration_NK_009.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro delivers his inaugural address to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_GOV_Inauguration_NK_010.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro delivers his inaugural address to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_GOV_Inauguration_NK_011.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor-elect Josh Shapiro walks with his wife, Lori, moments before taking the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's 48th Governor, outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol on January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Staff Sergeant Alissa VandeBunte recites the Pledge of Allegiance during the Inauguration of Governor Josh Shapiro, in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Musical artist Carol Riddick sings the national anthem during the Inauguration of Governor Josh Shapiro, in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Leaders from different faiths lead the opening prayer for Governor Josh Shapiro's swearing-in, in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro takes the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's 48th Governor, with his wife Lori and four children by his side, in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro takes the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's 48th Governor, with his wife Lori and four children by his side, in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro takes the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's 48th Governor, with his wife Lori and four children by his side, in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro delivers his inaugural address to become Pennsylvania's 48th Governor outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro delivers his inaugural address to become Pennsylvania's 48th Governor outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro delivers his inaugural address to become Pennsylvania's 48th Governor outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro takes the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's 48th Governor, with his wife Lori and four children by his side, in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro delivers his inaugural address to become Pennsylvania's 48th Governor outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro thanks Governor Wolf and other former administrations for their service, promising to continue their efforts to improve the Commonwealth, in Harrisburg, PA on January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro delivers his inaugural address to become Pennsylvania's 48th Governor outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_2023_Governor_Inaugural_cz_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor-elect Josh Shapiro walks with his wife, Lori, moments before taking the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor, outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_GOV_Inauguration_NK_001.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Following his swearing-in as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural address to Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA Tuesday, January 17, 2023<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_gov_governor_inaugural_dz_002.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro, First Lady Lori Shapiro and their family at the Inauguration. Following his swearing-in as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural address to Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA Tuesday, January 17, 2023<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_gov_governor_inaugural_dz_003.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Following his swearing-in as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural address to Pennsylvania. 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Following his swearing-in as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural address to Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA Tuesday, January 17, 2023<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_gov_governor_inaugural_dz_023.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro is sworn into office with First Lady Lori Shapiro and his family at his side.Following his swearing-in as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural address to Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA Tuesday, January 17, 2023<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22460_gov_governor_inaugural_dz_024.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Following his swearing-in as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his inaugural address to Pennsylvania. 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