Outgoing Alderperson Joe Martin's (District 4) Invocation At 04/06/2022 Common Council Meeting

Mayor Woodford: Tonight's invocation will be delivered by Alderperson Martin.

Alderperson Joe Martin (District 4): Thank you, Mayor. And I'm sure with this being my last invocation I'll get a little leeway. I'd like to thank Mayor Woodford. We started this in a pandemic and you have kept the keel on an even spot. So thank you for keeping it even.

Thank you to all my constituents that I have served.

Thank you to Tim Hanna. We started our pouring brandy old fashioned [something] with mushrooms at Trim B's. And you went on to become the mayor of the City of Appleton.

Thank you to my colleagues in the chamber. It has been a pleasure to serve with you.

Thank you to all my colleagues that I have served within the past 14 years.

Thank you to all the directors in the chambers and those who have retired or are going to retire.

Thank you to all the Deputy Directors. You are a talented group of individuals. We need to respect them and pay them.

Thank you to all the supporting staff. One of the things about this city when you go around, every one of our staff will--are talented, they're dedicated, and they are great employees.

Thank you to the City of Appleton. In 1987 I moved here from San Antonio, Texas. I fell in love with this city and the four miles of a true riverwalk.

Thank you. It has been a great role.