We had assumed or hoped for today to be so much more than yesterday. Isn't it strange how we do nothing and expect different outcomes.

We will move forward and as a community and a community spirit we will succeed in the future.

The English may batter us to pieces, but they will never succeed in breaking our spirit.

The community is by and large looking to the future.

This is quite an honor, this Community Spirit Award. I think the Governor?s Award carries with it a certain amount of heft, don?t you? This is (awarded by) the State Council for the Arts. It?s an incredible honor.

All I see now is a bright future. All I want to do is succeed and be healthy.