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| November 10, 2006- City News |
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Dear friends,
Tomorrow, our country celebrates Veterans Day. Since the end of World War I, when this holiday was known as Armistice Day, our country has set aside a day to honor those who have fought to preserve our freedom and the freedom of the nations we have liberated.
No veteran's story is the same, but all of them unselfishly served our country. American soldiers have defended Europe, they have fought through the Pacific, in Asia, in the Caribbean, and in Africa. Now, they fight in Afghanistan and Iraq. The strong spirit of our soldiers comes from a free country, and this spirit cannot be lost. We honor our veterans tomorrow because their character represents the best of our country. Their dedication, their loyalty, their bravery, their willingness to answer the call when their nation needed them - these are the traits of the Americans who have made our country strong.
For this tradition of bravery and service, it is appropriate that we continue to recognize our nation's veterans. I invite you to join my Veterans Advisory Council and me downtown on Saturday, November 11 for our annual Veterans Day Parade. It is our way of saying thank you to those who have served our country and preserved our freedoms.
Sincerely,
Buddy Dyer
Mayor
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Mayor Buddy Dyer and his Veterans Advisory Council are proud to announce the Seventh Annual Veterans Day Parade, Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 10 a.m. This premier annual event brings together the veteran and military community in the Central Florida region. The parade will take place in Downtown Orlando, beginning at Orange Avenue and Amelia Street. It will travel south on Orange Avenue, east on Central Boulevard, and north on Rosalind Avenue ending at Livingston Street. Bring your family, lawn chairs and your patriotic spirit to the Orlando Veterans Day Parade! Go to www.CityofOrlando.net for more information!
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The Cities of Orlando and Valladolid, Spain became "sister cities" on Friday, November 3. Mayor Buddy Dyer joined Mayor Francisco Javier Leon de la Riva in signing the sister city agreement adding to the current eight agreements the City of Orlando has with other international cities. As sister cities, the local governments and its residents and businesses will exchange ideas related to education, science, culture, commerce and tourism. Valladolid was the first capital of Spain, the birthplace of Juan Ponce de Leon, and has an economy driven by tourism.
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The Orlando Police Department's Forensic Imaging Video Unit won two Crystal Reel Awards for their documentary Calming the Fire of Civil Unrest, a documentary on the National Socialist Movement rally in Orlando. This 20-minute documentary follows the preparation and community outreach by the Orlando Police Department that helped keep the peace when the National Socialist Movement held a rally in Orlando. The show is being shared with police departments nationwide to help them prepare for similar incidents. The show won the Best Documentary/Special and the Best Creative Concept Documentary/Special awards. The Forensic Imaging Video Unit primarily processes video for criminal investigations, but they also provide media release, public relations and training videos. The Organization of Florida Motion Picture and Television Professionals Crystal Reel Awards are the premiere film awards for the Florida film industry and have been compared to the Oscars and the Emmys. The awards ceremony is on November 11.
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Inside Orlando, the show that brings you an interactive backstage tour of the City Beautiful, has a new episode airing on Orange TV. Co-hosts Brie Turek and Orlando Rolon take a look at SWAT, new UCF Athletic Director Keith Tribble, the Orlando Fire Department's Pride of Parramore Fire Station's kitchen makeover and the Johnson Diner relocation to CityView.
Catch current and past episodes on cityoforlando.net.
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The City will hold its next workshop on community venues at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 13. Glatting Jackson will present Phase Three of the Downtown Orlando Community Venues Master Plan. This presentation will include long and short term recommendations on how the proposed three venues, the performing arts center, the events center and the renovated Citrus Bowl, could be incorporated in the downtown area to enhance the existing neighborhoods. The Downtown Transportation Plan will also be discussed, highlighting a multi-modal approach to meeting our future transportation needs.
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The WMMO Downtown Concert Series returns to Downtown Orlando this weekend with Cheap Trick. The concert will be Saturday, November 11, beginning at 4 p.m. with the opening band My Generation. Cheap Trick, will take the stage later in the evening. Come down to City Hall Plaza,400 S. Orange Avenue, for this amazing free concert.
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