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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
PRESS RELEASE
(for immediate release – Sunday, February 24, 2008)
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Gov. Togiola and First Lady Mary Ann attend White House dinner
(WASHINGTON DC) - Governor Togiola Tulafono and First Lady Mary Ann joined other governors and spouses at the White House on Sunday for a state dinner hosted by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.
Governor Togiola said he and the First Lady always look forward to the White House gathering to meet and hear the President address the nation’s governors.
“It is truly a great opportunity for all the governors to meet with the President, and even more important this year because it is the 100th anniversary of the National Governors Association,” said Governor Togiola. “President Bush expressed his appreciation to all the governors and said that he values what governors do. He said it was in that spirit that Teddy Roosevelt hosted the first governors meeting at the White House 100 years ago, where they could come together to discuss their mutual concerns and act collectively.”
Country music recording stars Vince Gill and Amy Grant provided the entertainment.
The nation’s governors will again meet with President Bush tomorrow morning. The National Governors Association winter meeting concludes tomorrow afternoon.
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