Maitland, FL, Commission Meeting
26 July 2021
Randa Black (188 words)

Thank you, Mayor Lowndes and council members, for this opportunity to offer an invocation. The city thanks you and all city employees for the hard work and effort you bring for our fair city.

It’s a pleasure to be invited back again to give an invocation. I so appreciate that we’re an inclusive community.

The motto of this great country is E PLURIBUS UNUM, "Out of many, one." For the greater good, we are better united.

No matter the pigmentation of our skin, our ethnic heritage, our diverse religions and non-religious views, our economic status or political ideology that sometimes brings division. We are one community – united.

Tonight, may everyone approach the meeting with an open heart and with compassion as they do the business of the city.

May you deliberate with wisdom, insight, and impartiality.

And may this council approach the tasks before them collaboratively, guided by integrity and anchored by their commitment as public servants to the wellbeing of others.

Thank you for hearing from ALL citizens. We truly appreciate your efforts as you listen, debate, and choose the best path forward for Maitland.

Thank you.