Taking office
Victor Atiyeh was officially sworn in as Oregon's Governor by the state's Supreme Court Chief Justice Arno H. Denecke on January 8, 1979. Months of planning and work from the gubernatorial transition staff and from Atiyeh himself preceded that official ceremony. Atiyeh entered office with clear ideas about what he wanted his administration to achieve, goals of bringing efficiency, clarity, and unity to government.
Atiyeh Sworn into Office
Addressing the Legislature, 1979
Oregonian coverage of Inauguration
Atiyeh's List of "Firsts" as Governor
Atiyeh's "Purpose" List, written just before inauguration
Inauguration Program, 1979
Press Secretary's "Transition" Binder
"A day in the life of Victor Atiyeh" Video
President Reagan, Gov. Atiyeh and State Rep Denny Smith on Air Force One