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June
12, 2004
Stockton Wins Its Second All America City Award
( Atlanta, GA) – The National Civic League has awarded
the City of Stockton with the 2004 All America City award.
Stockton is one of ten cities in the country to receive the
award. Stockton was also a 1999 award winner.
This is the second award for Mayor Gary Podesto.
“ Stockton is really doing a lot to reinvent itself,” said
Podesto. “These awards are a testament to the hard work
our residents are doing to make their city a better place to
live.”
Each of the 30 cities vying for this year’s award made
a presentation to 10 National Civic League judges about why
they considered their city to be an All America City. Stockton’s
presentation focused on what city founder Captain Charles Weber
would see if he returned to present day Stockton. Titled, “The
Dream Lives On!”, a 60 member delegation showed how Stockton
has changed, and highlighted three community driven projects.
Those projects were Community Partnership for Families, Downtown
Alliance, and the Peace Keeper Program.
The City of Stockton was the first to face the judges on Friday
morning. Their performance and thorough answers to the judge’s
questions left a strong impression with the judges. A lasting
image was needed to make the judges remember Stockton’s
qualities after watching 29 other contestants.
“We stood a one in three chance of winning,” said
City Manager Mark Lewis. “The weeks of rehearsal paid
off, but when it came to facing the judges we just spoke from
the heart. I believe that had a lasting affect.”
“Absolutely amazing,” said Peggy Massey. “This
is a rare opportunity that the entire community has to come
together, and have the rest of the country stand up and take
notice at what Stockton has to offer.
Peggy Massey was also part of the 1999 delegation that brought
home Stockton’s first AAC award. Massey, the Downtown
Alliance Economic Development Director, wrote the portion of
the application detailing the accomplishments of the Downtown
Alliance.
The Stockton delegation will return on Sunday, June 13. A
community celebration is being planned for all Stockton residents
to take part in the City’s win in Atlanta.
For
a list of other winners, click here.
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