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M. Jodi Rell
categories: Speeches, State of State
State of the State Address - Jan. 25, 2005
January 5, 2005
Thank you. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Williams, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House and Senate, friends and guests. Before I begin my formal remarks, let me take a moment to thank everyone for their well wishes and their prayers over the last 10 days. I have been overwhelmed by your generous spirit. I have also been overwhelmed by the number of notes, calls and e-mails I have received. Your outpouring of kindness has meant more to me than you will ever know. It has brought me strength and resolve […]
Linda Lingle
categories: Speeches, State of State
2005 State of State Address - Jan. 21, 2005
January 1, 2005
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor and Mrs. Aiona, members of the Legislature, cabinet members, Chief Justice Moon, Chair Apoliona, mayors, members of the consular corps, distinguished guests, and to the people of Hawai' i. . . good morning and aloha. Thank you for this time to discuss my thoughts about our recent past, the state's current condition, and the years directly ahead of us. It is so good to be home after a few very cold days in Washington, D.C. where I attended the inauguration of President George W. […]
Linda Lingle
categories: Speeches, State of State
2003 State of State Address - Jan. 23, 2003
January 23, 2003
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislature, Lt. Governor Aiona, Senator Inouye Congressman Abercrombie, Congressman and Mrs. Case Mayor and Mrs. Harris, Mayor Kim, and Mayor Arakawa Governor Ariyoshi, Governor and Mrs. Waihee Members of the Consular Corps, Distinguished guests, And to all the people of Hawaii, Aloha. As I stand before all of you assembled here today, as well as those watching on television and the Internet, and listening on the radio, it is hard to believe that this is only my 50th day in office. The time […]
Linda Lingle
categories: Speeches, State of State
2004 State of State Address - Jan. 26, 2004
January 26, 2004
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, members of the Legislature, Lt. Governor Aiona, cabinet members, Justices of the Supreme Court, OHA Chair Haunani Apoliona, Governor Waihee, Congressmen Case, Mayor Arakawa, Mayor Baptiste, Mayor Harris, Mayor Kim, Lt. General Dierker, Lt. General Gregson, Lt. General Campbell, Lt. General Renuart, Rear Admiral Godlewski, Capt. Wiltshire, elected officials, Consul General Rolando Gregorio dean of the Consular Corps and other members of the Consular Corps, distinguished guests, and to the people of Hawai'i... Aloha and good morning. It is a great privilege to come before you […]
Jennifer M Granholm
categories: Speeches, State of State
Fiscal Year '04 Budget Presentation - March 6, 2003
March 6, 2003
Thank you, Committee Chairs Shulman and Johnson, Minority Chairs Prusi and Whitmer. Good afternoon, members of the Michigan Legislature. It is an honor to be with you today to present the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2004, my first budget as your Governor, especially because of the fiscal crisis we face. I decided to join our Budget Director, Mary Lannoye, in presenting this budget to you, because I can think of no better way to signal my determination to work with you on this over the coming months. When I […]
Kathleen Sebelius
categories: Speeches, State of State
State of the State Address 2004 -Jan.12, 2004
January 12, 2004
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Madam Chief Justice, members of the Legislature, members of the Court, Cabinet officers, elected officials, leaders of the Kansas tribes, honored guests, and fellow Kansans. I am profoundly grateful to the people of Kansas for providing me with an opportunity to serve the state I love. I am proud to work each and every day on your behalf, and I am dedicated, in the time that is given to me, to do all within my power to make Kansas an even better place to live, work, […]
Kathleen Sebelius
categories: Speeches, State of State
State of the State Address 2003 - Jan.15, 2003
January 15, 2003
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Madam Chief Justice, Members of the Legislature and Fellow Kansans: It is a very special privilege to return to this House chamber where I served for eight years. It is an honor to welcome back the returning House, Senate, and Judicial members of the Kansas government. I want to extend a special welcome to other new officials including our four new statewide elected officials, two new State Senators, 29 new members of the House of Representatives, and two new Supreme Court Justices. On behalf of the […]
Mary Fallin
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2013 State of the State Address - Feb. 4, 2013
February 4, 2013
Lieutenant Governor Lamb, statewide elected officials, Speaker Shannon, President Pro Tem Bingman, members of the court, Honorable Senators and Representatives, cabinet members, tribal leaders, distinguished guests, and citizens of Oklahoma: For the third consecutive year as governor I have the distinct privilege of delivering a welcome and powerful message: the state of our state is strong and getting stronger every day. There are many reasons for that strength, and for Oklahoma’s continued success. First among these are our people. Oklahoma is strong when we build strong families. I am grateful […]
Maggie Hassan
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State of the State Address - Feb. 6, 2014
February 6, 2014
As Prepared for Delivery Madam Speaker, Mr. Senate President, Madam Chief Justice, honorable members of the House, Senate and Executive Council, my fellow citizens: A little more than one year ago, I was honored to assume the privilege and responsibility of serving as Governor of the State of New Hampshire. Today, I am proud to report that the state of our state is confident, as we address our challenges with cooperation and common sense. The state of our state is determined, as we focus relentlessly on strengthening and growing New […]
Mary Fallin
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2011 State of the State Address - Feb. 7, 2011
February 7, 2011
As prepared for delivery. Lieutenant Governor Lamb, statewide elected officials, Speaker Steele, President Pro Tem Bingman, members of the court, Honorable Senators and Representatives, cabinet members, distinguished guests, and citizens of Oklahoma: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to stand here today as your governor. I’m joined today by my family, my husband Wade and our wonderful children. Thank you for your love and support. We are gathered here to discuss the state of the state. I am proud to say, it is strong. Oklahoma continues to be proud […]