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"