Mrs. Whitman released a statement thanking him for "maintaining the safety and security of the prison system throughout his tenure."

Harmeet Sooden issued a statement thanking the soldiers for saving him as well.

One of her uncles, Rick Bause, 54, read a statement thanking well-wishers for their support.

Later, through his press secretary, he issued a statement thanking the State Education Department for its help in providing preliminary results.

Late this afternoon, the White House issued a terse statement thanking Ms. Riche for her service.

Mr. Bloomberg issued a statement thanking the panel for raising standards.

He read a brief statements thanking the people who have sent the family roughly 500 letters of support since the shooting.

Representatives of various elected officials read statements thanking their staffs and other members.

On Saturday, his parents, Dennis and Judy Shepard, released a statement thanking "the American public for their kind thoughts."

In his only comment on Mr. Urlacher's case, he issued a written statement thanking his officers for performing professionally "under the most trying conditions."