Speech and Testimony
County Executive Leggett’s Remarks at the Marriott Headquarter’s Groundbreaking
Area of 7740 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
As approved
Good morning!
Thank you, Governor. It is a tremendous pleasure to be here today on this occasion.
In my 12 years as County Executive, I’ve often said I enjoy groundbreakings, for they mean good things are coming. And I usually follow that by saying, ‘but I love ribbon-cuttings even more.’
In this case, today is the start of something big and bold - the biggest, in fact, in my time as County Executive.
I must add my gratitude to the Governor; to the County Council; to our Delegation; and to the staff who work
ed so hard on this. With a clear target, it was truly a coordinated, bipartisan and friendly effort – a beautiful and well-planned endeavor that I hope becomes the model of how we do business in the County and beyond!
Last year was Marriott’s 90th year in business; and I am so thrilled that Arne Sorenson and the Marriott family chose to celebrate by selecting Montgomery County as its future headquarters. I am leaving office soon; but I hope Marriott family will be here for the next 90 years, because they are a great neighbor!
Arne, my deepest thanks to you, and to the Marriott family.
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Release ID: 18-047
Thursday, June 21; 9:30 a.m.