There’s always a lot happening in Phoenix, but this week we have just a few more things going on than usual.  We know them as the Super Bowl and the FBR Open … and they are known around the world.  Besides bringing sports fans here, these events draw thousands of journalists, who will write about Phoenix.  And so many CEOs and corporate executives … who might relocate or expand their business in Phoenix. The Super Bowl alone will bring in $400 million to our state.  So, when you also add the economic impact of the FBR Open – well, we’re having a pretty good week around here. Another reason this week is so rewarding is because of the great cooperation among many cities and organizations. In Arizona, we know that when we all work together, we all benefit. And nowhere is that cooperation more important than in public safety. There are many different municipal police and fire departments working together. And different agencies at all levels of government – public safety professionals from city, county, state and federal agencies. All working to ensure that our residents – and our visitors – can enjoy successful and safe events. That help strengthen our economy. For any of our visitors who might be reading this, I want to personally welcome you to our city.  While you’re here, please consider it YOUR city. For any of you visiting for the first time – or those of you who haven’t been here for a few years … you might not recognize the place. Phoenix is the 5th-largest city in the country. We have one of the 10-busiest airports in the world.  Phoenix covers a lot of ground (literally): 530 square miles … 50 miles north to south.  We add 5,000 new residents every month – and create 45,000 new jobs a year. We lead the nation in job creation. Some have called us the first great city to emerge in the 21st Century. I call Phoenix “A City on the Rise.”  We have so much construction going on – just in our downtown alone – we actually ran out of cranes. We had to bring one in from Ireland.  We’ve opened a University campus AND a biomedical campus. One of our research facilities – called TGen – has narrowed down the cause of Lou Gehrig’s disease to just 50 genes. And they’ve done that in just about 3 years. We’ve got investment everywhere – retail, restaurants, condos, lofts, art galleries – popping up all over. 20 miles of light rail will be open in December – and a new downtown hotel. Our new convention center has tripled in size – which helps us compete for truly SUPER events. I hope our residents enjoy the world spotlight on Phoenix, and I hope the visitors can all come back next year. We can ride the light rail line together – to the 2009 NBA All-Star game at the US Airways Center. Thanks for coming – enjoy your stay in Phoenix. And know that you’re welcome back, anytime.