MISCELLANEOUS

RESOLUTION THANKING MAYOR PAUL SCHELL OF SEATTLE FOR HOSTING THE 68TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF MAYORS

WHEREAS, the people of the great City of Seattle, also known as the ‘Emerald City’ have played gracious hosts to the Mayors of this nation for the past week; and

WHEREAS, The spirit of Seattle — its charm, its graciousness, its embrace of diversity, and its cultural abundance—are nowhere better represented and embodied than through the Mayor of this wonderful city, Paul Schell; and

WHEREAS, It is evident to all that, Mayor Paul Schell has created in this city a sense of community and accomplishment in which all the residents of Seattle, and indeed our nation, can take pride; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Schell and his staff have planned a wonderful meeting for us, and treated us to wonderful food, exemplary service, and outstanding entertainment; and

WHEREAS, above all, Mayor Schell, his staff, and the people of this great city have been generous in offering their friendship—a characteristic of this city that beyond all else leaves a lasting impression with any visitor, and causes them, as they leave by plane, train and automobile, to immediately begin plans for their next trip to Seattle,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayors of the United States, joined by their families, staff, the staff of the Conference of Mayors, and all other conference participants hereby thank Mayor Schell, his wonderful staff, and all who contributed to this meeting for all their efforts; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the mayors of this country assembled here in Seattle and all conference participants wish Mayor Schell and his family happiness and the very best of everything always and salute "The Emerald City," where we know we are always welcome.