【新唐人2010年2月24日訊】2月23號,加拿大卡爾加里第六選區市政府議員喬.康奈利(Alderman Joe Connelly)向阿爾伯塔省新唐人(NTDTV Alberta)發來賀信,表達對即將來訪的美國神韻藝術團致以最熱烈和美好的祝福。
喬.康奈利在擔任卡爾加里官方旅遊部門副總裁期間,曾在2007年授予美國神韻藝術團代表卡爾加里榮譽市民稱號的白色牛仔帽,並2007年底成功競選成為卡爾加里第六選區市議員。
賀信(譯文)如下:
來自卡爾加里市第六選區市議員喬.康奈利的問候
我代表卡爾加里市,我無比榮幸的對神韻藝術團2010年世界巡迴演出致以最熱烈的問候和最美好的的祝願。
卡爾加里的市民非常激動興奮地分享來自中國古典舞蹈和民族舞蹈的獨特體驗,以及迷人的和永恆的音樂。
我們歡迎你們(美國神韻藝術團)並希望你們將能喜愛訪問我們的城市,就如同我們珍愛我們對神韻的回憶。
致以最真誠的祝福,
市議員
喬.康奈利
賀信原文:
Greetings from the City of Calgary
Ward 6 Alderman Joe Connelly
On behalf of the City of Calgary,it is with great pleasure that I extend the warmest of greetings
and best wishes to the Shen Yun Performing Arts 2010 World Tour.
The citizens of Calgary are excited to share this unique experience in culture through both classical and ethnic dance as well as enchanting and timeless music.
We welcome you and hope you will cherish your visit to our city as we cherish our memories of you.
With Sincere best wishes,
ALDERMAN JOE CONNELLY
卡爾加里第六選區市政府議員喬.康奈利(Alderman Joe Connelly)
Biography of Alderman Joe Connelly
Office of the Aldermen
Joe Connelly was first elected as Alderman for Ward 6 in October 2007. Joe lives in the ward he represents and served as a Community Association President for a number of years where his leadership resulted in a number of significant community enhancements.
Joe earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary and has been employed in the business and non-profit sector for the past 30 years. Notably, Joe was the Vice President of Tourism Calgary where he promoted his passion and enthusiasm for our great city throughout the world. In his tenure at Tourism Calgary, he championed the new brand for our city – “Calgary, Heart of the New West,” and was privileged to ring the closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange to profile and celebrate the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.”
Joe』s commitment to communities is reflected in his direct involvement in such significant committees including:
* Standing Policy Committee on Finance and Corporate Services
* Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Environment
* Land and Asset Strategy Committee
* Gas, Power and Telecommunications Committee
* Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Board of Directors
* Aldermanic Office Coordinating Committee
Joe is committed to on-going dialogue and consultation with community residents to build and sustain safe, friendly and clean communities.
資料來源:http://www.calgary.ca