Research

Scope and Content Note

Executive Chamber staff maintained these records as a central file of transcripts or printed copies of the Governor's addresses. In addition to inaugural and "State of the State" addresses, the series contains speeches or remarks addressed to: Congressional and committee hearings; civic organizations; trade conferences; meetings of local officials; labor organizations; agricultural organizations; business/commercial organizations; professional organizations (e.g. teachers); media organizations; political conferences/dinners; news conferences; high school and college commencements; groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies; awards ceremonies; and anniversary and memorial events.

The speeches cover a wide variety of issues from varying angles, depending on the organization addressed. Among the topics addressed by the Governor are: the economy and unemployment; assistance to the elderly; tax reduction; health care; institutional care of the mentally handicapped; crime; education; housing; and maintenance and repair of the state's infrastructure.

13687-10: This accretion contains one address given by Mario M. Cuomo as Lieutenant Governor.

13687-21: This accretion contains two copies of Governor Mario M. Cuomo's 1987 Inaugural Address.