From Deseret News archives:
Complete text of Gov. Huntsman's 2008 State of the State address
Parents: let's all reach higher with our kids. Spend more time with them and be a part of their education. Teachers cannot do it alone. We must read with them. Study with them. Or as I did recently with my daughter Gracie, attend Back to School Night. Let's help them realize their full potential.
Young people: reach higher in your aspirations. Beginning tonight consider a career in teaching, engineering or nursing. These fields are critical for the success of our economy. You are the future of this State, and we depend on you.
The power of our State comes from people who are concerned about their government. I draw strength from each of you, and you should be empowered by knowing the citizens are in charge. Government is an individual responsibility. You are the greatest safeguard against depersonalized government and the antidote to apathy. We are truly fortunate to live in the greatest State in America, a land of unparalleled opportunity. But this place we call home can, and should, be even greater.
Future generations deserve no less. Preeminence is within our grasp. We must aspire to reach higher.
Goodnight.
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