text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_8 (took_office VARCHAR, governor VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Who took office under the government of Matthew E. Welsh?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT took_office FROM table_name_8 WHERE governor = "matthew e. welsh"