County official takes oath
Chambers County Court-at-Law Judge Cindy Price swears in 344th District State District Judge Randy McDonald.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia swears in District Attorney Cheryl Lieck Henry.
253rd State District Judge Chap Cain III swears in his daughter Chambers County Attorney Ashley Cain Land.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia swears in Sheriff Brian Hawthorne while his wife, Heather, and grandchildren watch. His granddaughter, Juliet, holds the Bible for Hawthorne.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia swears in Laurie Payton, tax assessor-collector, with her grandchildren present to support.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia swears in County Commissioner Pct. 1 Jimmy Gore.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia swears in County Commissioner Pct. 3 Tommy Hammond with support from his grandchildren.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia swears in County Constable Pct. 1 Rodney Kahla with support from family.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia swears in County Constable Pct. 2 John Mulryan with support from family.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia swears in County Constable Pct. 4 Ben “Butch” Bean Jr. with support from his wife.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia swears in County Constable Pct. 5 Joshual Kahla while family stands nearby in support.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia swears in County Constable Pct. 6 Kirk Ritch while Ritch places his hand on a family member’s Bible. Holding the Bible is Justice of the Peace Pct. 6 Larry Cryer.
ANAHUAC— Elected officials and family members gathered for a swearing-in ceremony where two new constables joined familiar faces in county government.
On Jan. 2, 12 Chambers County officials, including the district and county attorneys, constables and commissioners, were sworn into their respective offices.
“It’s an honor to swear in my friends,” Sylvia said before swearing in most office holders.
District Judge Randy McDonald, 344th District Court, was sworn in first by Chambers County Court-at-Law Judge Cindy Price.
District Attorney Cheryl Lieck Henry was sworn in next by Sylvia. She said she is thankful to all who supported her.
After being sworn in, Lieck Henry swore in three staff members in attendance.
“They deserve it,” Lieck Henry said. “I don’t wanna swear them in in private because they are warriors.”
County Attorney Ashley Cain Land was sworn in next by her father, 253rd State District Judge Chap Cain III.
Cain said he is proud of his daughter and mentioned she is a fifth-generation lawyer and officeholder.
Cain Land had her staff stand to honor the work they do for the county, and she thanked her family for their support.
Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne was sworn in by Sylvia. It is his fourth term as sheriff.
“I truly am a believer that God holds the keys to whatever this country and this state and this county needs,” Hawthorne said.
Hawthrone thanked his family and said he is proud of his staff.
After Laurie Payton, tax assessor-collector, was sworn in by Sylvia, she thanked the people of the county, her staff and her family.
County Commissioners Jimmy Gore, Pct. 1, and Tomy Hammond, Pct. 3, were sworn in by Sylvia.
Chambers County Constable Pct. 1 Rodney Kahla swore in next. He took the position of retired Dennis Dugat.
Kahla thanked the county and his family. He also thanked Hawthorne for giving him a position in the sheriff’s office about 12 years ago.
Chambers County Constable Pct. 2 John Mulryan thanked his family and staff for their support. He has served about 34 years with the county.
Chambers County Constable Pct. 4 Ben “Butch” Bean Jr. thanked his staff and wife for their continued support. At the end of this term, Bean will have 50 years of law enforcement under his belt with 28 years with the state and 22 years with the county.
“To the new constables coming in, welcome and good luck. You’ll need it,” Bean said.
After being sworn in, Chambers County Constable Pct. 5 Joshual Kahla thanked his family. He replaced retired Bradley “Brad” Moon.
“I’ve been wanting to get back in law enforcement forever,” Kahla said.
Chambers County Constable Kirk Ritch swore in last using a family member’s Bible.