Speech Transcript: State of the Commonwealth

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Associated Press
Wednesday, January 11, 2006; 7:18 PM

The prepared text of Virginia Gov. Mark R. Warner's final State of the Commonwealth address:

Mr. Speaker,

Governor Kaine,

Mr. President pro tem, Members of the General Assembly, Attorney General Jagdmann, Justices of the Supreme Court, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen.

I come before you tonight to assess the State of our Commonwealth.

To reflect for a few moments on what we have accomplished together over the past four years.

And to recognize some of the challenges and opportunities which still face us.

And while we have the luxury for reflection, let us recognize that many brave Virginians are serving our nation in places of danger.

As Governor for the last four years, one of the highest honors I've had is to spend time with members of the Virginia National Guard.

They place in perspective our so-called "battles" here in Richmond.

They are an extraordinary group of men and women.

Please join me in thanking them.