2001 Governor's State of the State speeches: on Principles & Values

Mike Easley: Fosters “One North Carolina” of equal opportunity

Tonight, I urge you to stand with me in a commitment to One North Carolina where every citizen in every region has a fair chance to succeed. North Carolina values require that we all work together to spread our success, not by taking wealth from any one region, but by sharing opportunity and expertise with every region. North Carolina must be one state where opportunity is equal. No Excuses. No Excuses means investing in our people.
• It means maintaining our commitment to education by making sure that every child in every county has every opportunity to succeed, regardless of economic condition.
• It means taking care of our seniors, those who took care of us for so many years.
• It means protecting patients’ rights.
• It means keeping North Carolina competitive in the global marketplace.
• It means protecting our environment so that our children can swim in the same waters and harvest the same land that we did.
• It means not using the tough economy as a reason to quit.

Bob Wise: Treat citizens as customers of government, not as subjects

The people demand that we no longer accept the idea that West Virginia should take last place at the nation’s table.
• They demand that we educate our children so that they can have better lives and take advantage of the job opportunities we will create-and at the same time, they demand that we teach by example and by word the values that have made this a great state and a great nation.
• They demand that we improve our healthcare, and that we provide the means for each citizen to have access to health care.
• They demand that we make our economy stronger, and that we participate fully in the new economy based on information and technology.
• They demand that we protect the special places that make West Virginia what it is, and preserve our water, our air and our land for future generations to enjoy.
• They demand that we conduct the business of government in a way that reflects the trust they have given us, and that we treat citizens as the customers of government, not as its subjects. Source: 2001 State of the State Address to West Virginia Legislature Feb 14, 2001

  John Engler: The “Next Michigan”: attitude for the future

  Everyone is seeking “the new, new thing.” The quest is on. The New Economy is transforming the old, and a new Michigan is emerging - the Next Michigan. The Next Michigan is more than a place. It’s an attitude - smart and civil, confident yet compassionate, mindful of tradition yet constantly changing. The agenda I outline tonight remains true to our principles, builds on our successes and is full of changes vital for the transformation to the Next Michigan.
  • The Next Michigan educates her children for the challenges ahead.
  • The Next Michigan protects her unique natural treasures.
  • The Next Michigan reforms and limits government.
  • The Next Michigan harnesses technology to serve people and solve problems.
  • The Next Michigan changes the world with new products and new ideas.
  My friends, it is not the Michigan way to look for someone else to follow or to wait for someone else to be bold. The Michigan way is to lead. Source: 2001 State of the State Address to Michigan legislature Jan 31, 2001

  Mike Johanns: Priorities: tax relief, education, family

  I have sought to advance five priorities with the objectives of improving our way of life and leaving Nebraska a better place. We have made progress in providing property tax relief, limiting the scope of government in people’s lives, building a prosperous economy, protecting our families and communities from crime, and ensuring the health, safety, and success of our children. As I’ve listened to Nebraskans, property tax relief and educating our children continue to top the list of priorities. Source: 2001 State of the State Address to Nebraska Legislature Jan 11, 2001

  Jim Geringer: Focus on building Wyoming’s capacity to grow

  Building Wyoming’s capacity to grow: That is the heart of my message this year. Building capacity means investing in programs and activities that enhance our equity, that energize our effort. We can and we will work to:
• Improve the quality and quantity of jobs
• Continue to increase opportunities for young people to live and work in Wyoming
• Invest in Wyoming for the long-term
• Where might we most effectively invest our time and other resources?
• Improving the quality of education and enhancing delivery of educational products and services
• Creating greater access to quality health care
• Developing and sustaining infrastructure that will encourage and support the new economy
• Protecting and improving our quality of life while effecting the changes needed to promote sustainable economic growth

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