Quotes and Thoughts of the Week

"As a nation, we set aside the last Monday of each May as Memorial Day to pay tribute to the service men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country and to honor their memory by reflecting on the blessings of liberty that they have upheld on our behalf. All our soldiers, sailors, aviators, Marines, reservists and members of the Coast Guard and National Guard took an oath to defend America. For fulfilling this oath with courage, decency and selflessness, and epitomizing our country's very best qualities through their valiant efforts, we are forever grateful."

- An excerpt from Governor Lingle's message in honor of Memorial Day. Read the full message.

"Swine-origin Influenza A is circulating around the world, however all indications at this time are that this novel flu is behaving very much like seasonal flu. Our primary goal at this time is to reduce the spread and severity of illness in our population."

- Dr. Chiyome Fukino, director of the Department of Health, sharing the state's actions to protect residents and visitors from H1N1 Influenza A. Read more.