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I can well recall sitting in the office in 1970s named the Bicentennial Party, and we

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certainly have carried out his wish. And all who have made a truly lasting positive mark

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on the world. Here in Chicago, Mayor Richard Daly truly made a lasting mark on our city.

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A mark recognized by leaders throughout the world on world affairs. Today we dedicate

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this beautiful plaza in his honor. We are here to dedicate the Richard J. Daly Bicentennial

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Plaza. Richard Daly was first elected mayor of Chicago on April 5th, the ninth strides

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in its history because one man, Mayor Richard J. Daly was able to bring together the diverse

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elements of business and labor, the neighborhoods, the people and ethnic backgrounds, and he

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supplied the vital motive. The plaque just above us, which you will see in a few minutes,

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tells us the story. This plaza is dedicated to the memory of Mayor Richard J. Daly, a

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staunch supporter of recreational and cultural facilities for all of the people of Chicago.

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We need only look around us at the beautiful sky to see the works, the projects that were

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brought to fruition under his dynamic leadership. Until 1973, this area we dedicate today was

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an unsightly open parking lot with relatively limited space. On September 15, 1973, we have

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been able to do this right on the door of the world's most beautiful lakefront, while

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other cities defile their waterfronts with commercial and industrial ugliness, barely

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as much as Buckingham Mountain and the city skyline. In place of an unsightly lot, we

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now have this beautiful landscaping, skating rink, ice picnic area, tennis courts, a place

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to stroll and to enjoy the view of the beach. Inside the building are river rooms, lounges,

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and a swimming pool. Working cooperatively to ensure the continued growth and development

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of all that was good for Chicago. I am pleased today.

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And I personally love, respected, and admire. Thank you very much.

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Thank you, President O'Malley. It's now my pleasure to introduce the Mayor of the city,

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His family, his church, and his city.

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And not in any particular order.

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Just about all three things the same.

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And so I think we're here to dedicate this park to his memory.

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A park whose principles are the same.

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A park where families can come, be together.

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A park where you can remember always his beautiful city.

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And with the blessings of his eminence the cardinal, a park dedicated to the principles that the late mayor stood for,

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endowed in all of us, it is indeed a privilege for me also, on behalf of all the citizens and city of Chicago,

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to say thank you both to his family and to himself.

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For as Mrs. Daly said, he even took care of the weather today.

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Thank you.

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Thank you, Mayor.

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And no happy occasion such as this would be completely without some meditating.

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Some of the late mayor's favorite meditating.

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Let me introduce to you first of all...

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Thank you very, very much, girls.

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And for song...

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And for song...

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And for song...

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Thank you very much, Linda and Kevdie Morris.

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Former Park Commissioner Gene Coran, Joseph Meaghan, Raleigh, Commissioner William Cahill,

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and Mrs. Daly, Mrs. Meaghan, and Mrs. Black, the late mayor, and the remainder...

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Applause

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The native of all of America, Mrs. Black, and the entire enterprise, Richard J. Haley,

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Vice and Senator, I remind you that some of the other statements that you've been doing during the election

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And beforehand...

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Applause

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Also beautiful performance during the election...

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Well, let's see from the side.

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...our first lady, not only in Chicago, but in our house, and my brother Michael, his wife Barbara,

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my brother John, Mary Lou, Bill and Loretta, my sister Pat, my sister Mary Carol and Eleanor, and all our...

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...children, the day of the election, the great deal of inspiration given to all.

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My daughter, Katie, who is here, is dedicated to our family, my mother, Christian, and my brothers,

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President O'Malley, Richard, my mother, Bill, Lady, and Grace.

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What my father's commitment was to make this city a great place to live, work, and raise our families,

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to offer to the people of the city of Chicago the choice and opportunity of recreation by our water-reaching facilities.

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This heart continues that commitment to opportunity, to choice, to the people of this great city.

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In many ways, the spirit of Richard J. Davis is reflected in this beautiful park.

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It is a family park for all the people of all ages.

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If you look around this great park, you can see a great setting for the younger children in the playground.

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For the tennis players of all ages and abilities, and the 12 beautiful courts,

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to the joggers and to the walkers, and not even the roller skiers,

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we have a beautiful view of this island.