Governor gary herbert speeches

SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Gary Herbert addressed the state of Utah for the last time as governor recapping his career and thanking the people of the state and many who helped him along the way.

What serving as governor means to Gary Herbert

“Serving as your governor has been the greatest honor and privilege of my professional life,” he said.

“I have not taken a single moment of this experience for granted.”

He thanked the people of Utah for the trust put in him as their governor.

“Working in the executive branch of government requires people with the ability to work together to listen to each other and to reach consensus on important issues,” he said.

He listed the many people he has worked with over the years and said, “I am grateful for the 24,000 state employees who show up to work every day, roll up their sleeves and go to work to serve the people of Utah.”

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