Mayors and elected representatives from all over San Diego County and California will gather November 17 for a tribute to Mayor Claude A. “Bud” Lewis. Lewis is retiring as Carlsbad's mayor after 40 years of public service, with 25 of those years served as Carlsbad's longest-incumbent city official.
The evening begins at 5:30 with a cocktail reception against the backdrop of the picturesque Carlsbad skyline on the patio of the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Dinner and program begin at 6 p.m. Lewis will be honored with several proclamations, including a coveted Congressional Proclamation. Invitees to the event include elected officials and dignitaries from all over the state of California, including mayors, judges, and members of Congress. The evening's entertainment will feature several surprises, according to Chamber CEO Ted Owen.
“I think it is fair to say that this is a once in a lifetime event, and we have a few things up our sleeve that will surprise and delight attendees,” he said.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. “Mayor Lewis has long been a fervent supporter of the Semper Fi fund and this is a great way to honor the mayor's commitment to this cause,” Owen said. “The evening promises to be full of great memories and genuine emotion as we bid farewell to our beloved mayor.”
For more information regarding the November 17 Tribute to Mayor Claude A. “Bud” Lewis, please call the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce at (760) 931-8400.
The evening begins at 5:30 with a cocktail reception against the backdrop of the picturesque Carlsbad skyline on the patio of the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Dinner and program begin at 6 p.m. Lewis will be honored with several proclamations, including a coveted Congressional Proclamation. Invitees to the event include elected officials and dignitaries from all over the state of California, including mayors, judges, and members of Congress. The evening's entertainment will feature several surprises, according to Chamber CEO Ted Owen.
“I think it is fair to say that this is a once in a lifetime event, and we have a few things up our sleeve that will surprise and delight attendees,” he said.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. “Mayor Lewis has long been a fervent supporter of the Semper Fi fund and this is a great way to honor the mayor's commitment to this cause,” Owen said. “The evening promises to be full of great memories and genuine emotion as we bid farewell to our beloved mayor.”
For more information regarding the November 17 Tribute to Mayor Claude A. “Bud” Lewis, please call the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce at (760) 931-8400.