Quotes about the All-America City Award

"Miami Beach has thrived amidst change and overcome many difficulties because of its civic culture. Recent challenges such as managing growth, maintaining the infrastructure, balancing residential and visitor needs, and facing uncertain economic times have brought the community together to not only to find solutions but to partner in achieving results that matter to our citizens. I am very proud of our community's efforts and that we have been recognized by the National Civic League with the prestigious 2003 All-America City Award."

Jorge M. Gonzalez City Manager, City of Miami Beach, 2003 All-America City

"It's the Academy Award for cities, and the best part about it is that community leaders and volunteers receive the opportunity to present their accomplishments to a national audience. The All-America City Award has become a tremendous source and symbol of civic pride in Tempe!"

Mayor Neil Giuliano, Mayor, City of Tempe, Arizona, 2003 All-America City

"The application process was a community-wide effort we can all be proud of. However, the process of evolving our community into what is being recognized as a national model is what I consider our greatest accomplishment."

Mayor Ken Barela, Fountain, Colorado, 2002 All-America City

"This prestigious award, for which we are honored to receive, reinforces the core beliefs we share with other All-America City winners; that working together as a community continues to strengthen civic democracy in improving and making Huntington a great place to live, work and raise a family."

Dennis Sneden, CEO of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, 2002 All-America Town of Huntington, New York

"This particular designation is the most prestigious award any city can receive. I think it's going to have a tremendous effect on city pride."

Robert Ratliff, Executive Director of the Tuscaloosa Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2002 All-America Region of Tuscaloosa-Northport, Alabama

"This award belongs to all of Howard County. We are a microcosm of America and at this critical time in our nation's history, it is important that we take pride in those civic values that are reflective of the stability and strength that we as a nation value now more than ever."

Howard County Executive James N. Robey, 2001 All-America County

"It was a thrilling experience for all of us who were in Atlanta, but winning this award should make every single person in Santa Clara feel proud of our community. There are thousands of cities in the United States, but Santa Clara is one of only 10 to be called an All America City in the new millennium. It's a tremendous honor."

Mayor Judy Nadler, Santa Clara, California, 2001 All-America City

"I am proud that the City of Independence has been named an All-America City. The community's leaders and citizens can take great pride in seeing Independence recognized at this national level. Just making the final 30 cut was an honor. This recognition illustrates the positive and dynamic spirit of our community and its residents, and their visions and desires are resulting in real, tangible improvements."

Mayor Rondell Stewart, Independence, Missouri, 2001 All-America City

"The Bush Administration is proud to recognize the accomplishments of these All-America Cities. Their work has made their communities stronger and has strengthened the entire nation at the same time."

Secretary Mel Martinez, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, honoring the All-America Cities at the White House Ceremony on July 31, 2002

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