cesar mitchell and i grew up about 10 minutes away from each other.went to a little high school called westwood, he went to benjamin and here we stand today, 40 years later, as the mayor of the capital city of atlanta, as the president-elect of the council. [applause] but what we must ask ourselves today, is our story possible for someone coming to atlanta in 2010? because if we do not make sure that those who follow us have the same opportunities that we had that got to us where we are today, then we have failed our city. and after having this talk, phil kent told me that this year, $1 out of every cnn tour will be dedicated to opening recreation centers. last year a quarter of a million people visited cnn . those dollars are going to open the recreation centers for the city of atlanta. we have actions not words. [applause] turner broadcasting has laid down the challenge that's appropriate. for other businesses that thrive in atlanta to contribute to making sure our young people have the opportunities that they need to go as high as their intellect a

the atlantic city council, to my colleagues, to my friend and the leader of council, president cesar mitchellhat we now definitely know after that moment and detailed swearing-in is that if we were not in this together, we are definitely in it together now. [laughter] i want to welcome visitors from the state of georgia. in addition, i would like to take the time to welcome three mayors who have joined me today. [applause] i also want to extend my warm appreciation to my predecessors who are here with the, ambassador andrew young and my friend shirley franklin who have honored us with their presence. i also want to thank members of the fulton county commission, members of the dekalb county commission and members of the door to general assembly who are present with us today. i look forward to working with you -- members of the georgia general assembly to our present with us today. to take the oaths of the office of mayor of the city of atlanta with my father and my mother standing beside me is a moment that i will never forget for as long as i live. [applause] to my family, particular in my br