News woman:  In closing arguments before sentence was deliberated, prosecutor William Hawthorne urged the jury not to think about Hammond for the torture and murder of Julie love.
William Hawthorne:  **Discussion about trial**
News Caster:  Prosecutor and Attorney had little to say.
William Hawthorne:  The state is very gratified with the jury’s verdict.
Terry Lundgren:  Diversity and inclusion are subjects that I take very serious as the chairman and CEO of Macys Inc.  Our company serves a multicultural society our 182,000 associates at Macys and Bloomingdales come from all types of background and they contribute a very broad range of perspectives to our decision-making.  As I advocate for diversity at all levels of Macys, Inc., I rely on the counsel that I receive from Bill Hawthorne.  He’s worked closely with me to set the diversity strategy and to sharpen our focus on implementation of key action plan and I depend on Bill to let me know how we’re doing.
David Clark:  Bill has a genuine passion and commitment for diversity.  In a company as large as ours, developing and driving successful diversity initiatives requires discipline and tenacity.  That’s what I admire about Bill.  Once a new initiative is launched Bills role is to keep our diversity message alive for in more than 850 locations where we operate.  Bill and his team have done a wonderful job of that.
Corliss Fong:  Though Bills leadership and guidance, the Macy’s diversity strategy has two clear objectives; to drive our business and to enhance our brand.
Sue Kronick:  At Macys we are so viscerally and statistically clear about the connection of our business results to our diverse customers our diverse employee base and our supplier community.
Corliss Fong:  Macy’s has been recognized as a top company for diversity by Diversity Inc, Latina Style, Hispanic Business, Essence, and the Human Rights Campaign.
Dennis Broderick:  Bill is widely known and respected within the law department for his high ethical standards and his very strong work ethic.
Corliss Fong:  What continues to inspire and motivate us is the work yet to be done.  Though Bills strategic vision and focus.
Dennis Broderick:  Bill brings a quite yet strong confidence to his work.  He’s very active in the community and is seen as someone who a great deal about the well being of our customers.
Sue Kronick:  Bill thank for all the support and insight you have given our company and congratulations on this terrific recognition.
Dennis Broderick:  Bill congratulations on this great award, you made us all proud.
Corliss Fong:  Congratulations Bill.
David Clark:  Bill Congratulations on this wonderful award.