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Show A-7 The Park Record Wed/Thurs/Ffri, January 5-7, 2005 Huntsman gives inaugural speech Editor's note: .Republican Jon M. and in need of greater trust and conHuntsman, Jr. was sworn in as Utah's fidence by you. Our system relies on each sucnew governor on Monday. Here is flic edited text of his inauguration speech ceeding generation making a sacrifice delivered at Abravenel Hall in Salt in the name of service. As a newcomer to elected politics, 1 ask for Lake City. your confidence, I ask for your goodIn my remarks I cannot hope to will, I ask for your friendship and match the beairty of voice we have your ideas. Will I make mistakes just heard but I do hope to draw from along the way? Unquestionably. the inspiration of todays music to Will I occasionally need forgiveness Absolutely. share some thoughts with you about and understanding? What I can promise each of you is my the future of the stale I love. First, however, I wish to thank our very best. During the last year and a half, I Inaugural Committee and the National Guard and Reserves, under have been exposed to great ideas General Tarbels leadership. The generated at the localist of levels, by Guard has never been stretched this acquaintances old and new, and by thin in the history of our state and we perfect strangers who care deeply honor their sendee in particular about a better tomorrow. today. To our men and women in I sometimes felt like Alexis de uniform we offer our most heartfelt Tocqueville in 1831 as he discovered gratitude. the soul of America. Only in my For me, this day is both exciting case, I discovered the heart, mind and and humblinc - humbling because soul of the greatest people on Earth today I assume an office that has who proudly call themselves citizens been held by so many great leaders of the greatest state in America. who have gone before me. I will You arc the people I have been strive to the: best of my ability to elected to lead - and I do so with always remember the lessons and deep humility and an enormous contributions of our former gover- responsibility ~ not to let you down nors. but I will lead and I will take an occaI particularly will remember the sional risk. We live in an era in which help that Governor Walker provided taking no risk is sometimes the to make this such an efficient transi- biggest risk of all. As Fred Wilcox tion. Thank you for your years of used to say, "You cant steal second base while keeping your foot on service to w grateful state. Most importantly. I want to first." We are all here because of those acknowledge my wife Mary Kaye, our six children, and all of my family who came before us: most of us are a here today. Thank you for believing generation or two removed from the in me and seeing me through to this land, but we share a common heritage with those who farmed land not day I love you all very much. If I ha.d listened to my mother as a fit for farming, built magnificent young boy and paid more attention structures with only their hands and to music lessons, 1 might now have hearts - and risked their lives in danmy back to you conducting gerous mines so that their children Rachmaninoff's 3rd Concerto with could have a better life. the Utah Symphony. But like the We owe a great debt to our ancestor great Maestro AbravancI, after immigrants - whether they came in whom this magnificent building is 1847 or like my in-laws during the last aptly named, I now have a similar - generation. They're the ones who some would say sacred - obligation built Utah's infrastructure and left us to conduct a different symphony - a remarkable legacy. one with many voices and competing In my own family, I have war vetinterests - that is performed by the erans and teachers; public servants most unique orchestra this world has and private business owners; proselyever known - American Democracy. tizcrs and saloon keepers. As Governor, I will work to Regardless of our origin or family ensure as Maestro Abravanel did background, we as Utahns share an that there is balance among the sec- undeniable bond - a link to our past tions: the brass^ the percussion, the - something that gives us purpose strings of this orchestra that is our and a living frame of reference. ever-growing and complex society. It is the reason we name our chilTo those who have grown tired dren after our grandparents. It is the and cynical, to those of the emerging reason we keep family businesses generation who think political intact through the years. It is the reaactivism is extinct. I stand before you son I chose to use my grandfathers in the pure spirit of public service - Bible as I took the Oath of Office this not as a protector of the status quo, day. We all long to stay linked to our but as an agent of change. I stand past because it defines us. before you with a burning desire to The histories of our ancestors are prove an often forgotten point - that filled with countless stories of public service is noble, honorable. courage and faith and an indomitable will to embrace change rather than be defeated by it. Their contributions echo off canyon walls and down city streets, across wind-swept dunes and over snow-covered peaks. They speak to us through the years from the lonely expanse where once a golden spike united an entire continent, and down the information highway that will continue to impact our lives in ways we cannot fully comprehend. As Utahns. we arc all defined by hard work, strong morals, and love of state, but I fear we are losing one trait that our forbearers found indispensable - the ability not to fear change for with change comes progress and opportunity. To contemplate the changes experienced by recent generations is overwhelming; because our preceding generations knew no fear, look at the marvelous things they accomplished in just the span of last century. My recently deceased Grandmother Ruby went from horse and buggy - to the automobile -- to the airplane - to seeing a man walk on the moon - to the development of a microchip that am hold the history of all these events in an area smaller than a pinhead. As Governor, I will not allow us to lose the valuable lessons from generations past. This state was built on opportunities - the rugged individuals who put progress before self.. .who took extraordinary risks.. .and who ventured eagerly into new frontier territories all in the name of a better tomorrow. This same spirit is at the very core of who I am and what will define my administration. We will not fear change. We will embrace opportunityAnd so we stand here today emboldened by the past and committed to the future. Like my ancestors, I will seek opportunities for Utah. My administration will deliver innovative and novel approaches for creating jobs and expanding our economy. This will be my single-minded resolve because so much - educating our children, providing health care for all Utahns, and paying for badly needed improvements to our infrastructure - depends on a viable economic base. But in getting there, let me promise you this: my proposals will not be influenced by personal ambition or political need. It has often been said that political power is finite - that is the more you use, the less you have. If that is true, whatever political capital I now possess will be used for the good of this state. And if at the end of four years the bank is empty, but the economy is stronger, I will be grateful. If at the end of four years our children have more money for books and our teachers are bett er paid, I will be satisfied. And if at the end of four years we have provided the infrastructure necessary to mt;et the needs of the next generation,, I will consider my tenure a success;. My father, one of the great entrepreneurs and philanthropists of this state, taught me that capital, monetary or political, is to be used to benefit others. I intend to continue that tradition. Utahns are tremendous workers, innovators and visionaries. We are linked not only to our past, but just as importantly to our future - to our children. Our time is today, but the impact of our actions will truly be fell tomorrow. 'We provide the door through which the traditions, accomplishments, and vision of our forbearers will pass to our grandchildren and beyond. Call me an optimist, but that is exactly what I am. The nay-s-ayers will say it can't be done - "we can't afford it. - "The legislature won't work with you" -- or "Washington wont pay attention." To them I say; stand aside and let those who believe lead out. My desire is to usher in an unprecedented period of cooperation and community building. People reaching across boundaries -be they relijpous or race - political or geographic - a state that is truly civil and respectful for each individual's pathway toward life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness must be our hope. It must be clear that although our defining roots may be different, they need not divide us. A fundamental aspect of my administration will be to eliminate divisions by creating a common destiny. The best way to bring people together is by developing ways to work together and by doing so we leam that our differences are not always as great as we might imagine. May we remember that all hearts beat alike and yearn for the same wants and desires - education, jobs and a secure environment - regardless of ou r point of origin. Our new Administrations theme suggests "A New Day for Utah". The words I have imparted today represent that noble expression. I call upon all Utahns to place state before self - to fully appreciate our increased diversity because by it we are strengthened. In life we will have OUT differences, but with it must come greater appreciation and respect for those differences. This is after all, the American Dream andwe must continue to ensure it remain.s the Utah Dream. God blless America and God bless Utah. 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