Quotes and Thoughts of the Week

"Governor Lingle has been leading us through very difficult times very well."

- Dr. David McClain, president, University of Hawai`i.

"It is such a tribute that he would have never envisioned. He only had the good of the people in mind."

- Annette Baptiste, wife of the late Kaua`i County Mayor Bryan Baptiste, expressing her appreciation for the State and County naming the Wailua River bridge complex in honor of her husband. Read more.

"State and county volunteers are an important part of government. There's no pay, but there is the potential for a lot of satisfaction."

- An excerpt from the Maui News editorial, "State can use your help." Read more.

"I appreciate the understanding of the State employees who will be affected by the furlough and admire the cooperation they have demonstrated in helping to ensure that state services will continue to be provided when the furlough plan begins on July 1."

- Governor Lingle, sharing her gratitude for State employees' willingness to be a part of the solution to Hawai`i's economic challenges.