My speech from my last Bemidji City Council meeting representing the BSUSA Student Senate.
I've been in Bemidji for nearly four years now. I came here from the Twin Cities to continue my education at Bemidji State because I could sense that there was something special about this area. I've seen some amazing things during my time here as a student. I've seen fellow students get up at 8am on a Saturday morning to do service projects and give back to the community, had the honor of wearing the famous (or infamous) red and black Paul Bunyan sweaters for Bemidji day at the capital, and watched the university and the city come together to build a regional events center with an eye towards the future. I've gotten to see first hand the devotion of its citizens towards the nature around us at Lake Bemidji State Park, skiing the great Minnesota Finlandia, and experiencing first hand the concept of a city as a park. And I've seen this city's dedication and belief in our future through its education not just at BSU, but also NTC, BHS, and TrekNorth. You see, Bemidji is more than just a city, it's an idea. An idea where people come together in times of need and hardship, where a Cinderella run to a national title captures a nation's spirit, and where its culture can win over a person's heart.
I came to this city to continue my education, and what I found was a home. I don't know where my journey in life will take me, but I can think of no better place than here. My charge to you is to keep the spirit of Bemidji alive in your work and everyday lives. This place is truly special. As some crazy music video would say, the lake will make you feel brand new, the trees will inspire you, so let's hear it for Bemidji.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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