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Remarks [Made by Arturo Tello, Vice-President of Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs at the Bluffs celebration on May 25, 2002]  |
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It is an honor to be able to address you briefly on this very special occasion. Fourteen years ago a candidate for the Carpinteria City Council used to say something like this: "In the best of all worlds" the Carpinteria Bluffs should be preserved, however, since common cense dictates that they will be developed, it is better to work toward the approval of "quality development." Twelve years ago another candidate used to say something like this: " Some people see the inside of their wallets and like what they see there, others prefer to see the beauty of the Carpinteria Bluffs" Margaret Mead, the famous
anthropologist said: We are here to celebrate the fact that this community, a community of thoughtful committed citizens has taken a stand for nothing less than the best of all worlds. What was once a field of dreams and a field of battle is now our field of honor. It is here to provide inspiration when we have choices to make. And life is about making choices. Thank you for choosing
to be thoughtful For
the entire speech "Continuing the Dream" delivered by Ted
Rhodes at the celebration and official marker unveiling at the
Carpinteria Bluffs on May 25, 2002 CLICK
HERE.
Visit
Bill Hepp's web site to see more photos of the May 25, 2002 celebration
http://www.pbase.com/billtoo/bluffdedication |