Honored guests, friends, my family and, of course, our first lady, miss lori. Before i begin, allow me to add my welcome and my best wishes for all the new members of the legislature joining us here today. Thank each of you for bringing your Life Experiences and your unique perspectives to our important work here in the peoples house. Also, i have the privilege today of introducing newly elected Supreme Court Justice Robin brodin to this chamber and to the idaho judiciary. Congratulations, madam justice. The new year also brings some key departures from our executive branch of government. Im sure you will join me in wishing kevin kemp god speed in his new responsibilities as two eventful and successful years as the director of the department of corrections. We are also losing sam hodge to a well deserved retirement from the office of aging. And kelly pierces experience and leadership will be missed with his recent retirement as administrative of the division of building safety. I exten
Before i begin, allow me to add my welcome and my best wishes for all the new members of the legislature joining us here today. Thank each of you for bringing your Life Experiences and your unique perspectives to our important work here in the peoples house. Also, i have the privilege today of introducing newly elected Supreme Court Justice Robin brodin to this chamber and to the idaho judiciary. Congratulations, madam justice. [ applause ] the new year also brings some key departures from our executive branch of government. Im sure you will join me in wishing kevin kemp god speed in his new National Responsibilities after two eventful and successful years as the director of the department of corrections. We are also losing sam hodge to a well deserved retirement from the office of aging. And kelly pierces experience and leadership will be missed with his recent retirement as administrator of the division of building safety. I extend my thanks and best wishes to each and every one of t
The American People. This is why i asked attorney general nice to conduct his review and wire, when that raised actions, i asked for a review. Also why i ordered full cooperation with congressional inquiries. This was an important contribution to your and the american. I intend to read and digest it first and carefully act on its recommendations. Next week i will address the nation and give the American People my response to this report. I will do whatever is necessary to enact the proper reforms and meet the challenges ahead. Now i will take your questions. Will Donald Reagan be leaving as your chief of staff . The special review board has completed its work. Senator muskie and general so growth will have their own statements in a moment. But it might be helpful to give you the highlights of this link the report. I want to note that i have never been privileged to work with two more public spirited, receptive and intellectually honest than ed and ben. Our working relationship was cong
The American People. This is why i asked attorney general nice to conduct his review and wire, when that raised actions, i asked for a review. Also why i ordered full cooperation with congressional inquiries. This was an important contribution to your and the american. I intend to read and digest it first and carefully act on its recommendations. Next week i will address the nation and give the American People my response to this report. I will do whatever is necessary to enact the proper reforms and meet the challenges ahead. Now i will take your questions. Will Donald Reagan be leaving as your chief of staff . The special review board has completed its work. Senator muskie and general so growth will have their own statements in a moment. But it might be helpful to give you the highlights of this link the report. I want to note that i have never been privileged to work with two more public spirited, receptive and intellectually honest than ed and ben. Our working relationship was cong
Peoples house. Also i have the privilege today of introducing newlyelected Supreme Court justice to this chamber and to the idaho judiciary. Congratulations. [applause] the new year also brings key departures from our executive branch of government. Im sure youll join me in wishing godspeed goodness new National Responsibility for two eventful and successful years as the director of the department of corrections. We are also accusing sam haas and welldeserved retirement from the office of aging. And kelli pearsons experience and leadership will be missed with his recent retirement as minister of the department of building. I extend my best wishes to each and every one of them. [applause] finally this will be the last legislative session for armstrong as director of the department of health and welfare his stalwart and tireless leadership has set a High Standard for whoever takes on the difficult and often thankless responsibility next. He will be retiring in june and he will be leaving