Sanford, FL, City Commission Meeting
25 Mar 2024
Sue Jenik (192 words)

Thank you, Mayor Woodruff, Commissioners, and city staff, for your unwavering dedication to our beloved Sanford. 

As we gather together for a moment of reflection, let us consider the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, who proclaimed, "The world of the future is in our making. Tomorrow is now."

Let our meeting tonight honor the legacies of those who came before us while we strive to build a brighter future for generations to come.

At a time where divisiveness garners more views than peace, let your decisions here counter that harmful current.

May we be remembered for our mutual respect for those with whom we disagree, and our open-mindedness to new ideas, recognizing that our differences actually serve to enhance our work and improve the fabric of shared experience.

May we be guided by empathy, reason, and a commitment to mutual understanding.

Together, let us continue to build a Sanford where opportunity abounds, compassion flourishes, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow shines for all those who live, work, and play in our city.

As Ms. Roosevelt would have us do; let us seize the opportunity to shape the world of tomorrow, starting today.

Thank you.