June 10, 2005- Economic Momentum

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WEEKLY RADIO ADDRESS – ECONOMIC MOMENTUM
June 10, 2005
Announcer:   Now, Governor Linda Lingle's Weekly Radio Address (:56)

Aloha!

Over the past two and a half years, Hawai`i’s economy has flourished.

Our state now has the lowest unemployment in the nation, nearly 31,000 new jobs have been added since December 2002, personal income is expected to grow 3 percent this year, and our tourism and construction industries continue to expand.

While Hawai`i is enjoying a vibrant economy today, now is the time to take steps to ensure that this economic momentum continues. 

I have convened an Economic Momentum Commission to develop a long-term action plan to keep our economy moving forward. 

The professionals joining me in this important effort represent small and large businesses, universities, unions, the military, environmentalists, non-profits, and government officials.

By working together now, while our economy is strong, we can continue this momentum and improve our unique quality of life.

Mahalo.  This is Governor Linda Lingle.