Secretary Gale conducted the swearing-in ceremony in the governor’s hearing room for Gov. Dave Heineman and Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy, as the pair began a new term of office. Gale (left) is pictured administering the oath of office to Heineman as First Lady Sally Ganem looks on.

Secretary Gale (center) is flanked on the right by Gov. Dave Heineman and First Lady Sally Ganem and on the left by Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy and his wife, Connie.