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Mayor Wharton's Open Letter to Forbes

You know, I still could use another job, and they SHOULD tear Marina Cove down...but Brother Wharton really put some soul into this letter. This made me kind of like the ol' M-Town again..well, until the next time I have to go through the inspection line...or to the WIC office...or to court...or, well...GO MEMPHIS! 2010 March 1 by Mayor Wharton Dear Mr. Forbes, Last Tuesday, I had the privilege of welcoming home a team of physicians, surgeons, and specialists from Memphis’ Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center who traveled to Haiti to attend to the youngest victims of the devastating earthquake. These are exceptionally brilliant and compassionate lifesavers and caregivers, some of the finest in the world. They selflessly gave up weeks of their own lives, careers, and time with their families to minister to the needs of impoverished strangers on the other side of the planet. When I stepped out of Le Bonheur, I looked up at their new hospital, currently under construction and slate