Disneyland's 47th Birthday
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Danny Rodriguez: Thank you.

Cynthia Harriss: Well Danny this elite set of service excellence recognition coins that are framed here is awarded only to those individuals who have courageously gone above and beyond the call of duty in the protection and safety of others. It is an esteemed mark of distinction that has never been bestowed upon any outside of the resort previously. Now on behalf of all of us we are thrilled to make this first ever presentation to you and the entire New York Police Department.

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Danny Rodriguez: Thank you, I’m honored, really. On behalf of the police department, all the brave men and women in New York and the world, thank you so much.

Cynthia Harriss: Danny you are truly an inspiration to all of us and we congratulate on just leading the nation in felling great about part of this great nation. Well as I stand here beneath our great flag of red, white and blue, in the very spot where Walt Disney stood 47 years ago on the opening day of Disneyland with pride in his heart, he spoke these words: “Disneyland is dedication to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America with the hope that it will be source of joy and inspiration for all the world.” Walt Disney lived his own life knowing that tomorrow would be better as long as the ideals of America were kept alive. His passion and patriotism for his country were never better expressed (than) when he said, “I thank God and America for the right to live and raise my family under the flag of tolerance, democracy and freedom.” (cheers)