History teaches us that punitive measures, hastily crafted in reaction to short-term market fluctuations, will likely have unintended negative consequences.

History teaches us that punitive measures hastily crafted in response to short-term rises in prices will have unintended consequences and disincentives to investment,

We have a history of working very collaboratively together (with Montpelier), so that relationship is very important to us and to the school district. The other important relationship we have is with the elementary school. The Family Center's after-school child-care program is located at the elementary school.

When they turn the pages of history,when these days have passed long ago--will they read of us with sadnessfor the seeds that we let grow?

This is the largest gift in our history and will enable us to help dozens of homeless families for years to come.

I'm here tonight, well past my bedtime, in order to be a witness to history. I wanted to be here the night you approve what can be described as a scientific, technological, economic grand prize.