TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey issued the following statement today on the inauguration of Jon S. Corzine as the 54th Governor of the State of New Jersey:
“My congratulations go out to Governor Corzine on this special day,” said Codey. “The people of the great State of New Jersey have placed their faith and trust in him to tackle the issues close to their hearts and mind.”
TRENTON – Senate President Richard J. Codey issued the following statement today on the state Senate’s confirmation of Nina Mitchell Wells as New Jersey’s new Secretary of State:
“I wish Nina all the best as she tackles her new role as Secretary of State,” said Codey. “As someone from my backyard – Essex County – I consider Nina a good friend and I know she will do a great job for the State of New Jersey. We have a tremendous amount of history and culture that should be preserved and promoted and Nina will serve us proudly.”
TRENTON – Senator Joseph F. Vitale, the Chairman of the Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee, made the following comments on the Inauguration Day of Governor Jon Corzine.
“My initial take on Jon Corzine is that fixing the Division of Youth and Family Services will be one of his first goals. His gut won’t let him turn his back on kids. It will be a tough fiscal hit now, but he knows the importance of crafting a blueprint for child protection.
TRENTON – Senator Joseph V. Doria Jr. today said he was “very encouraged” by the appeal for bipartisanship and cooperation expressed today in the remarks delivered by Governor Jon Corzine at his Inauguration.
“It was good that Governor Corzine recognized that the problems we face with the budget, health care funding and fixing children’s services are far too serious to be bogged down in partisan politics,” said Senator Doria, D-Hudson.
TRENTON – Senator John A. Girgenti, D-Bergen and Passaic, and Chairman of the Senate Law, Public Safety and Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released the following statement today regarding the swearing-in of New Jersey’s 54th governor, Jon S. Corzine:
“Our state faces problems that are not partisan, and therefore we must arrive at bi-partisan solutions. I am hopeful that this will be a new beginning in New Jersey and that the era of accountability ushered in by Governor Codey will continue under Governor Corzine.”
TRENTON – Senator Shirley K. Turner, D-Mercer and Chair of the Senate Education Committee, made the following statement following the swearing in of Jon Corzine as New Jersey’s 54th Governor:
“Inauguration Day presents an opportunity for new beginnings and a fresh outlook on tackling the persistent issues that face New Jersey.
TRENTON – Senator Ronald L. Rice, D-Essex, who Chairs the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement today regarding the swearing-in of New Jersey’s 54th governor, Jon Corzine:
“I’ve known Jon Corzine for quite sometime, and during that time, we’ve had a close relationship in government. I expect to work closely with him as one of the senior ranking Senators in State Government as well as in my capacity as Chairman of New Jersey’s Legislative Black Caucus.
TRENTON – Senator Nicholas Sacco, D-Bergen and Hudson and Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, made the following statement following the swearing in of Jon Corzine as New Jersey’s 54th Governor:
“Today is a day to look forward and consider the endless possibilities the future may hold. I have no doubt, as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, that the coming year will be a very busy one for me and my committee.
TRENTON – Senator Steve Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Labor Committee, released the following statement today in regard to the swearing-in of New Jersey’s 54th governor, Jon Corzine:
“I am thrilled to have someone with such strong moral conviction and dedication to New Jersey’s hardworking men and women sworn-in to the State’s top elected post. Jon Corzine has a history of standing up for New Jersey’s workforce and labor unions, and I look forward to working with him to bring about some real and necessary changes on behalf of the hardworking residents of the great State of New Jersey.”
TRENTON – Senator Fred H. Madden released the following statement today regarding the swearing-in of Governor Jon Corzine:
” I look forward to working with Governor Corzine to address the issues affecting the people of New Jersey. The budget challenges we will face in 2006 will be some the greatest the State has seen thus far, and a strong partnership between the Governor’s Office and the Legislature as well as a process of open-mindedness are paramount to conquering this task.
‘ I believe that with co-operation and compromise we will be able to further improve the quality of life for New Jersey’s Citizens.”