Let's use the energy of this historic year to propel us toward our shared vision of a greater Boston. Thomas Menino More Quotes by Thomas Menino More Quotes From Thomas Menino Preparing our city to achieve its destiny will require strong leadership. Thomas Menino fate destiny strong The true privilege of being Mayor is that I have the opportunity to be everyone's neighbor. Thomas Menino neighbor privilege opportunity And it was from Boston that one in every six American families began their journey into the land of the free. Thomas Menino boston land journey The true value of sport is more than the skills that young people learn. Thomas Menino skills sports people For every $5 that Boston's economy sends up to Beacon Hill, the state gives only $1 back to us. Thomas Menino hills boston giving Boston is the engine of the state's economy. Thomas Menino boston economy states Boston is safe. And we're going to keep it safe. Thomas Menino boston never-quit safe Boston is known for its innovation. Thomas Menino boston known innovation I am working hard to ensure that working families can continue to afford to live in our city. Thomas Menino hard cities work I grew up with a Christmas tree, I'm going to stay with a Christmas tree. Thomas Menino grew-up christmas tree I'm proud to report that in 2004 alone, we approved 3,600 new units of housing - our best year ever! Thomas Menino best-year proud years He was a man of great statue Thomas Menino dumb silly men It's like an Alcatraz around my neck Thomas Menino alcatraz dumb silly And for the city's birthday, we will host events in every neighborhood of the city, inviting all of our residents to share in the celebration of Boston's great epic - the story of neighbors who support one another where it matters most. Thomas Menino boston epic birthday Currently, Boston has only nine percent of the state's population - but we provide more than 16 percent of the jobs and 19 percent of the state's revenues. Thomas Menino boston population jobs Here's what I see all across this great city - people working together to make Boston a better place to live and to raise children, to grow and pursue dreams. Thomas Menino boston dream children 2004 was a great year for Boston! The Patriots won the Super Bowl! Boston hosted its first national political convention! And - the Red Sox won the World Series! Thomas Menino great-year boston years Tonight, I am pleased to announce that I have secured $1 million from the Convention Host Committee to fund the beautification of Boston's neighborhoods. Thomas Menino boston host tonight I'm driven. I have the opportunity to change people's lives. Thomas Menino suicidal suicide opportunity In the 1990s, we introduced Boston's community policing strategy. We reversed the tide of violent crime that threatened our city, and we established a national model for preventing and fighting crime. Thomas Menino boston fighting cities
