MAVOCKE -- Garnering almost unanimous support, Lynn DeMont was confirmed by the Senate as Agriculture Secretary.
Ninety senators voted to confirm the former East Deschire governor - more affirmative votes than any other cabinet secretary nominee has ever received in Grassadellian history.
Only two senators voted against confirming him; Sens. Brad Bearns of Biereland (C) and Mark Eisinger of Remmington (C).
A former rancher and farmer before entering politics, DeMont is a natural fit for the job, President Menuhaeo said.
"Lynn knows agriculture, he knows government, and he knows policy. As a third generation farmer from East Deschire, he understands how to raise a good crop. As the former governor of East Deschire, he knows how to handle the political process, and how to lead. Lynn's resume is impressive, his experience is surpassed by few, and the commitment he brings to the job is tremendous. I look forward to working with him on implementing beneficial and common-sense policy for Grassadellia's farmers," said Menuhaeo.
DeMont's amiable personality and centrist record made his confirmation a cinch.
"Everyone likes Lynn. He's a nice guy, he's a good person, full of integrity. He's one of the few people in Grassadellian politics who garners widespread bipartisan support," said East Deschire Sen. Mike Aventhalle, a Conservative.
DeMont takes over the post from Richard Atbage, who served as the first agriculture secretary under President Menuhaeo.
The 64-year-old former governor is considerably more moderate than President Menuhaeo, but senators from both political parties expressed confidence in DeMont's fairness and ethics.
"Lynn's a stand-up guy. He will do great," said Wellington Sen. Chris DeCarro (N).
Even his successor in the governor's mansion - his one-time opponent who ousted him from office, Conservative Sam Pyatt - had good things to say about him.
"I think this is the perfect position for Lynn. We may have been rivals in the past, but he is a good man, a humble man, a true servant of the people, and he knows agriculture. I may not agree with him on everything but if there's one thing the man knows, it's farming," current East Deschire Gov. Sam Pyatt told the Derosa Mail.
Earlier this year, after defeating him in a close election in December, Pyatt appointed DeMont to chair the state's agriculture commission.
It's unclear if DeMont will continue to hold that position while serving as Federal Secretary of Agriculture.
DeMont himself said little to the media, except to say thank you to the senators who supported him.
"I'd like to express my gratitude to the members that voted for me. Your confidence in me is humbling, and I will work day in and day out to serve the people of this country as their secretary of agriculture with the utmost integrity and dignity this office merits," said DeMont.
The newly-confirmed secretary will officially take office effective Friday, May 25, 2015.
Ninety senators voted to confirm the former East Deschire governor - more affirmative votes than any other cabinet secretary nominee has ever received in Grassadellian history.
Only two senators voted against confirming him; Sens. Brad Bearns of Biereland (C) and Mark Eisinger of Remmington (C).
A former rancher and farmer before entering politics, DeMont is a natural fit for the job, President Menuhaeo said.
"Lynn knows agriculture, he knows government, and he knows policy. As a third generation farmer from East Deschire, he understands how to raise a good crop. As the former governor of East Deschire, he knows how to handle the political process, and how to lead. Lynn's resume is impressive, his experience is surpassed by few, and the commitment he brings to the job is tremendous. I look forward to working with him on implementing beneficial and common-sense policy for Grassadellia's farmers," said Menuhaeo.
DeMont's amiable personality and centrist record made his confirmation a cinch.
"Everyone likes Lynn. He's a nice guy, he's a good person, full of integrity. He's one of the few people in Grassadellian politics who garners widespread bipartisan support," said East Deschire Sen. Mike Aventhalle, a Conservative.
DeMont takes over the post from Richard Atbage, who served as the first agriculture secretary under President Menuhaeo.
The 64-year-old former governor is considerably more moderate than President Menuhaeo, but senators from both political parties expressed confidence in DeMont's fairness and ethics.
"Lynn's a stand-up guy. He will do great," said Wellington Sen. Chris DeCarro (N).
Even his successor in the governor's mansion - his one-time opponent who ousted him from office, Conservative Sam Pyatt - had good things to say about him.
"I think this is the perfect position for Lynn. We may have been rivals in the past, but he is a good man, a humble man, a true servant of the people, and he knows agriculture. I may not agree with him on everything but if there's one thing the man knows, it's farming," current East Deschire Gov. Sam Pyatt told the Derosa Mail.
Earlier this year, after defeating him in a close election in December, Pyatt appointed DeMont to chair the state's agriculture commission.
It's unclear if DeMont will continue to hold that position while serving as Federal Secretary of Agriculture.
DeMont himself said little to the media, except to say thank you to the senators who supported him.
"I'd like to express my gratitude to the members that voted for me. Your confidence in me is humbling, and I will work day in and day out to serve the people of this country as their secretary of agriculture with the utmost integrity and dignity this office merits," said DeMont.
The newly-confirmed secretary will officially take office effective Friday, May 25, 2015.
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