Governor Lamont s 2021 State of the State Address Written by State of CT
Today, Governor Ned Lamont gave his State of the State address via video. There was no in person attendance due to the current health crisis. Please read the transcript below and watch the video here (or simply click the arrow on the screen).
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Video clip of Governor Lamont delivering the 2020 State of the State address
: Thank you again for trusting me with this office and inviting me back into the hall, the room where it happens. And thanks to our partnership, the state of our state is getting stronger.]
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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont delivered his 2021 State of the State address via video on Jan. 6. Below is a transcript of the Democrat s speech provided by his office.
Last year’s State of the State address seems like a long, long time ago.
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Senator Kelly, Representative Candelora, my fellow state officials, members of the General Assembly and the Judicial Branch, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, honored guests, and the people of the great state of Connecticut.
Two years ago, as your new governor, you welcomed me into the “room where it happens.” This year, that room has become a “virtual room.”
Gov. Ned Lamont at a press conference outside the Capitol in October.
Below is the transcript of Gov. Ned Lamont’s state of the state address, delivered remotely on opening day of the 2021 legislative session.
Last year’s State of the State address seems like a long, long time ago.
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Senator Kelly, Representative Candelora, my fellow state officials, members of the General Assembly and the Judicial Branch, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, honored guests, and the people of the great state of Connecticut.
Two years ago, as your new governor, you welcomed me into the “room where it happens.” This year, that room has become a “virtual room.”
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“Last year’s State of the State address seems like a long, long time ago.
“Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Senator Kelly, Representative Candelora, my fellow state officials, members of the General Assembly and the Judicial Branch, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, honored guests, and the people of the great state of Connecticut.
“Two years ago, as your new governor, you welcomed me into the “room where it happens.” This year, that room has become a “virtual room.”
“I want to express my most sincere gratitude to the nurses, doctors, caregivers, National Guard, teachers, and the many other essential workers who are on the front lines of our fight against COVID. You have all stepped up in ways we and you never would have imagined necessary or possible. On behalf of a very grateful state: thank you, thank you, thank you.