My thanks to The Commons for printing almost the full text of Gov. Shumlin's State of the State address in the Jan. 11 edition.
Gov. Shumlin concisely and clearly tells the story of the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Irene and how the state partnered with local communities and federal agencies with remarkable efficiency to deal with Irene's challenges in timely and necessary ways.
Vermont did indeed become “Vermont Strong” in its response to Irene, and for this Gov. Shumlin and many, many others deserve our gratitude.
I'm also grateful to The Commons for the editorial [“A process for crisis is not good standard operating procedure,” Jan. 18]. It is “right on,” as a friend used to say.