Style
Unlike some other states where governors are referred to as "The Honorable", the Governor of Virginia is referred to as "His Excellency". Despite the use of "Excellency" in spoken conversation, when addressing written correspondence to the Governor, the Governor's name should be preceded by "Honorable."
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