RALEIGH, North Carolina — Feb. 18 — Following is the prepared text of Gov. Pat McCrory’s (R) 2013 State of the State Address:
About five weeks ago, when I was being sworn in as governor, and they called me “Your Excellency,” both my wife and I looked behind us to see who they were talking about.
What an honor this is to be here tonight in this beautiful chamber.
Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, Mr. President Pro Tem, Governor Martin, who I think is in the audience. Please give a round of applause for Governor Martin. He’s been a mentor, and a friend, and a next door neighbor.
Members of the court, members of the General Assembly, and I also must recognize eight very, very hard working people during the last six weeks, and even before that. People who are making tremendous sacrifice working for state government along with many of you, and that is my Cabinet.
I’d like all eight members of my Cabinet and my other members of my staff to please stand up, you’re doing an outstanding job, and I’m proud to have you be a part of our team. Thank you very much. Aldona, this is the earliest I’ve seen you out
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