U.S. Conference of Mayors Special Resolution

in Honor of

THE HONORABLE CAROLYN GOODMAN MAYOR OF LAS VEGAS

HOST of

THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS

81^TH ANNUAL MEETING

WHEREAS, Mayor Carolyn Goodman has brilliantly hosted the 81^th Annual Conference of Mayors, June 21-24, 2013, in this amazing City of Las Vegas and has given mayors and their families, city staff, and all other participants the opportunity to learn about its history, entertainment, culture, medical and research facilities, and overall innovation strategies; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Goodman, her outstanding staff, and everyone we have met welcomed all Conference participants with kindness and consummate competence; and

WHEREAS, our evening events introduced us to many different facets of Las Vegas: 

• The beautiful Mandalay Bay Beach oasis, where we relaxed with good libations, food, and entertainment on our first evening here as the sun went down and the stars came out;  and

• The place where all the glitz and glamour began – Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas;  and

• Cirque du Soleil and the Michael Jackson "One," which wowed us with this theatrical evocation guided and inspired by Michael's music; and

WHEREAS, because this 81^st Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting was memorable, educational, and productive in every way,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayors of the United States extend warmest thanks to the great Mayor Carolyn Goodman for her generous hospitality, wonderful planning, and the opportunity to learn more about and enjoy this great metropolitan city of Las Vegas.