Photo Gallery - April

The Governor poses with members of the Future Farmers of America who were visiting the office from Weiser.

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signs a house bill 109 that amends existing law relating to the Idaho Contractor Registration Act to revise provisions relating to information submitted for contractor registration.

The Governor and Lt. Governor Brad Little prepare to tape a segment of “Idaho Reports” on Idaho Public Television. Program host Thanh Tan is seated with them on the set.

The Governor visits the BSU Pavilion for a career fair held on campus. He spent about an hour talking to students as well as listening to some of the participant’s presentations.

The Governor signs senate bill 1109a, the Legend Drug Donation Program, as bill sponsor Senator Les Bock (standing to the Governor’s right) looks on.

The Governor signs Senate Bill 1111, the Public Safety Officer Disability Benefit with bill sponsor Senator Mike Jorgenson of Hayden Lake by his side.

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signs  Senate Bill 1142 with bill sponsor Sen. Curt McKenzie.  Senate Bill 1142, provides revisions to the Idaho Open Meetings Law.

The Governor poses with Elden Dormier and his co-workers at ITD’s facility in Garden City.

The Governor surprises Elden Dormier at work and presents him with a clock in appreciation of his 50 years of service to the Idaho Transportation Department.

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signs a proclamation at the Discovery Center in Boise declaring “The Week of the Young Child in Idaho,” April 19-25.

The Governor and First Lady tour the renovation work at the Capitol. The Governor and his wife spent about an hour going through the building and the underground wings. Lt. Governor Brad Little also attended.

The Governor and Superintendent Tom Luna pose with some of the winners and some of the students taught by this year’s recipients of the Giants Awards held recently at the Discovery Center in Boise.  (The Giants award stands for  the Governor’s Industry Award for Notable Teaching in Science)
 
The award recipients were Salvatore Lorenzen, Post Falls High School; Daniel Richards, Meadow Valley Schools; Tricia Huckins, Vision Charter School (Caldwell).
Individuals receiving Honorable Mentions: DaNel Huggins, Kuna High School; Susan Kirking; Jenifer Junior High School (Lewiston); TESLA team at Orchards Elementary School (Lewiston); and NASA team from Kenneth J. Carberry Intermediate School (Emmett).

The Governor delivers a morning breakfast speech addressing the economy to local business leaders. The event was held in the Linen District in Boise and was sponsored by the Idaho Business Review, KBOI Radio, and Northwest Nazarene University.

The Governor holds a press conference in his Boise office to announce his veto of appropriations bills.

The Governor poses for a photo during  the  proclamation signing for Family First Entrepreneur Week.

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signs House Bill 264, the signing ceremony for  CAMP legislation with members of both the house and senate.

The Governor participates in Arbor Day activities along with other state and local officials outside the Borah Building in downtown Boise.

The Governor poses for a picture after signing the Swan Falls agreement.

Students from Midvale Elementary line up for a performance at “Capital for a Day.”

The Midvale High School girls’ choir sings the national anthem at the start of “Capital for a Day” in Midvale.

Governor Otter speaks to a large crowd in the Midvale veterans hall during “Capital for a Day.”

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter reads the proclamation stating Midvale is Idaho’s “Capital for a Day” for April 28th, 2009.

Governor Otter shakes the hand of Midvale Mayor Ed Meyer after reading the proclamation.

The Governor reads a  second proclamation declaring May as “Older Americans Month.”

Governor Otter stands with Myrna Weikal and Lois Sutton of Midvale as well as Kim Toryanski, administrator of the Idaho Commission on Aging, after reading the seniors’ proclamation.

Governor Otter stands with leaders at the Fry Foods manufacturing plant in Weiser.  Governor Otter and Idaho Department of Commerce Director Don Dietrich toured the plant following Capital for a  Day in Midvale.