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Over the past few months, Governor Mark Warner has traveled throughout the Commonwealth talking to Virginians about: healthcare, education, the importance of community service, expanding job and business opportunities and the national issues that affect all Americans.

In the photo above, Governor Warner is talking with Virginians at the CrossRoads Inn in New Kent, Virginia.

During a speech at a United Way event in Charlottesville, Governor Warner stressed the importance of community service and volunteerism. He said, "Americans want to get our country fixed and to do their part. They are ready to answer the call to volunteer, but we need to make sure that people are engaged and that nonprofit and volunteer organizations are ready for the challenges ahead."

Reaching out to students has always been important to the Governor and with all of the graduations that happen this time of year, the Governor has been honored to speak at teh Richard Bland College graduation and the Eastern Virginia Medical School graduation, just to mention a few.

This year, it has been a priority for the Governor to help elect Democratic candidates to the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia State Senate. He has been attending Democratic candidate events from Lynchburg to Norfolk to Berryville. He'll keep working through the November elections to help elect Democratic candidates who are results-oriented and who take a commonsense approach to the issues we face today.

The photo above was taken in Berryville where the Governor was attending an event for Karen Schultz.

Click here to read an article about the event.

In May, Governor Warner spoke at the rededication of Centennial Hall at Lynchburg College as the new Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall. Governor Warner has known Senator Schewel and his wife Rosel for a number of years and was honored that they had asked him to speak at the rededication. The Schewels are tireless public servants and community leaders and the Governor noted that they always put Virginians first.

Click here to read an article about the rededication.

In traveling the state, Governor Warner has been addressing the tough issues facing all Americans today. In a recent speech at the Virginia Beach Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, Governor Warner said, "I, for one, believe that America can compete with anybody in the world. I believe that Virginia can compete with anyone in the world. But we need leadership that does not go for the short term results, but rather seeks to take on the long-term challenges." The Governor went on to lay out some of his concerns including our presence in Iraq, our standing in the world community, the decline of our health care system and the issues surrounding our national energy and fiscal policies.

Earlier this month, Governor Warner was honored with two awards: the Outstanding Virginian Award and the Northern Virginia Technology Council's (NVTC) Hall of Fame Award.

The Outstanding Virginian award is bestowed by the Virginia General Assembly on the recommendation of the Outstanding Virginian Committee. The award is given to those Virginians who have demonstrated exceptional public service and who have worked to make Virginia a better place for all Virginians.

Click here to read an article about the ceremony.

Governor Warner was also honored with the Michael G. Devine Hall of Fame Award from the NVTC. His work in the public sector as well as his twenty-plus years of experience in the private sector, particularly in telecommunications and technology, were key factors in his receiving this award.

Click here to read an article about the ceremony.

Governor Warner was recently appointed the Co-Chairman of the Broadband Roundtable by Governor Tim Kaine. The Roundtable is charged with developing a telecommunications blueprint for advancing the goal of ensuring broadband access for every Virginian. Governor Warner said, “the promise of the 21st century lies in the ability to connect to the rest of the world and I am honored that Governor Kaine has asked me to co-chair the Broadband Roundtable. We’ve made tremendous strides in laying the fiber-optic backbone for the Commonwealth but now we must find a way for every business in Virginia to have the resources necessary to compete in the global economy.”

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