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What makes an idea an inspiration? What makes an event a happening? What makes an activity an experience? What gives a place an identity,? Come to San Antonio for the 1996 Congress of Cities, and you will find oug It's not a secret, but it works like magic. And, thousands of municipal leaders will be celebrating what they discover. Because that's the amazing ingredient -- celebration. And, it is a prime factor in creating the concept of community. The day-to-day work of local govern- ment can generate an endless array of ideas, events, and activities. But, the ingenuity and resourcefulness of innova- tive public officials can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, the tepid into the terrific, the tired into the inspired. Not with gimmicks. Not with fi~t talk and slick packaging. But with hard work, commitment, and solid information. Successful public service depends upon the kinds of ideas and information that you will find in abundance at the 1996 Congress of Cities -- not only at the conference sessions, exhibits, tech city, and cities showcase, but also in the vibrant and pulsating community life in San Antonio -- a diverse, dynamic, and enchanting city. Celebrating cities. It's a great way to create community. Creating a climate for community requires inspiration -- the vision to see things not just as they are, but also as they have the potential to be. Creating a climate for community requires a commitment to making some- thing happen, not simply allowing activi- ties to follow whatever course they encounter. Creating a climate for community involves an outlook of expectations that can transform ordinary actions into posi- tive experiences. Giving a place an identity -- an essence that defines its character and cel- ebrates its vitality--is what creates com- munity. That identity, in turn, is sustained and strengthened by the ideas and actions that come from the community. Any celebration thrives on the suc- cessful efforts that go into making it hap- pen, so be sure to bring your best ideas to share with your colleagues, and plan to take a lot more home to help benefit your community. Celebrating cities. It's a great way to create community!!