83 RD GRAND CHAPTER MEETING GREETINGS
Office of the Mayor
July 18, 2017
Welcome! On behalf of the City of Orlando, it is my pleasure to welcome the 83 rd Grand Chapter Meeting (conclave) hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and its Orlando and Winter Park Alumni Chapters to the City Beautiful. Your chapter meeting is set in the heart of Central Florida. From a bustling center of commerce boasting a diverse set of industries, to its fine restaurants, first-rate hotels, awe inspiring art galleries, museums and more, Orlando has so much to offer everyone who lives, works, plays, learns or raises a family in Central Florida.
Since I took office in 2003, reshaping Orlando into a modern, metropolitan city has been a shared priority for our entire Central Florida community. I challenged our residents to imagine a great city, reborn and revitalized. We have made incredible progress in just a few, short years. I invite you to explore Downtown Orlando during your visit. Our downtown is currently experiencing a cultural arts-and-entertainment renaissance with three state-of-the-art community venues, the new Amway Center, a world-class performing arts center and an upgraded Camping World Stadium. Downtown is also home to a new Major League Soccer stadium for our Orlando City Lions. These modern, competitive cultural arts, entertainment and sports venues will serve as the cornerstone for our region for generations to come. As new residents and visitors come to Orlando, we’re making it easier and more convenient to get around. I invite you to try LYMMO, our free downtown circulator with a wide range of business, cultural and entertainment facilities along the routes. We also have SunRail, our new commuter rail system that links our downtown to other areas in Central Florida. Our warm and sunny weather also makes Orlando perfect for enjoying outdoor activities year-round. Our region offers abundant parks and recreation facilities where you can enjoy biking, boating, kayaking, fishing and hiking. Beautiful beaches are less than one hour away. Orlando offers a winning combination of economic, cultural and educational opportunities with an incredibly high quality of life for residents and visitors. Again, welcome to Orlando and best wishes for a successful 83 rd Grand Chapter Meeting. Sincerely,
Buddy Dyer Mayor of Orlando
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR • CITY HALL • POST OFFICE BOX 4990 • ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32802-4990 PHONE 407.246.2221 • FAX 407.246.2842 • cityoforlando.net
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