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~ Colorado Springs, CO - As the city celebrates its 153rd birthday, Mayor Yemi Mobolade has penned a heartfelt letter to the residents of Colorado Springs, wishing them a happy birthday and reflecting on the city's rich history and promising future.
In his letter, Mayor Mobolade pays tribute to the pioneers who had the vision and courage to build this extraordinary city. He acknowledges their pioneering spirit of adventure, resilience, and determination as the foundation upon which the community stands today.
From its humble beginnings as a frontier outpost to becoming known as "Olympic City USA," Colorado Springs has always been a place where dreams take flight. The mayor highlights how together, the community has overcome challenges with unwavering optimism and cultivated a flourishing city where the Rocky Mountains meet boundless possibilities.
Mayor Mobolade expresses deep gratitude to those who laid the groundwork for what Colorado Springs is today. He recognizes that their spirit lives on in the hearts of community members and that their vision has surpassed even their grandest dreams.
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General William Jackson Palmer, the city's founder, envisioned Colorado Springs as a place for schools, colleges, literature, science, first-class newspapers, and everything that those imply. Today, Mayor Mobolade celebrates how this vision has become a reality as Colorado Springs has transformed into one of the most desirable places to live in the United States.
But for Mayor Mobolade and the residents of Colorado Springs, this milestone is not just about celebrating a place; it is about celebrating a spirit - one that represents human ingenuity, strength of people, and power of community.
The mayor takes this opportunity to express his appreciation to every resident for their contributions in making Colorado Springs what it is today. He acknowledges that it is through their efforts - big or small - that have helped build such an exceptional community.
As they look towards the future, Mayor Mobolade urges everyone to continue building upon the foundation laid by their predecessors. He emphasizes the importance of working together to create a safe, economically prosperous, culturally rich, welcoming, and vibrant world-class American city on a hill that shines brightly.
In conclusion, Mayor Mobolade wishes Colorado Springs a happy birthday and looks forward to 153 more years of growth, prosperity, and community. He signs off with the city's motto - "Onward and upward" - a reminder to keep striving towards a brighter future for Colorado Springs.
In his letter, Mayor Mobolade pays tribute to the pioneers who had the vision and courage to build this extraordinary city. He acknowledges their pioneering spirit of adventure, resilience, and determination as the foundation upon which the community stands today.
From its humble beginnings as a frontier outpost to becoming known as "Olympic City USA," Colorado Springs has always been a place where dreams take flight. The mayor highlights how together, the community has overcome challenges with unwavering optimism and cultivated a flourishing city where the Rocky Mountains meet boundless possibilities.
Mayor Mobolade expresses deep gratitude to those who laid the groundwork for what Colorado Springs is today. He recognizes that their spirit lives on in the hearts of community members and that their vision has surpassed even their grandest dreams.
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General William Jackson Palmer, the city's founder, envisioned Colorado Springs as a place for schools, colleges, literature, science, first-class newspapers, and everything that those imply. Today, Mayor Mobolade celebrates how this vision has become a reality as Colorado Springs has transformed into one of the most desirable places to live in the United States.
But for Mayor Mobolade and the residents of Colorado Springs, this milestone is not just about celebrating a place; it is about celebrating a spirit - one that represents human ingenuity, strength of people, and power of community.
The mayor takes this opportunity to express his appreciation to every resident for their contributions in making Colorado Springs what it is today. He acknowledges that it is through their efforts - big or small - that have helped build such an exceptional community.
As they look towards the future, Mayor Mobolade urges everyone to continue building upon the foundation laid by their predecessors. He emphasizes the importance of working together to create a safe, economically prosperous, culturally rich, welcoming, and vibrant world-class American city on a hill that shines brightly.
In conclusion, Mayor Mobolade wishes Colorado Springs a happy birthday and looks forward to 153 more years of growth, prosperity, and community. He signs off with the city's motto - "Onward and upward" - a reminder to keep striving towards a brighter future for Colorado Springs.
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