Bettye Chambers' Daily Diary  Pre-convention - Mon - Tues - Wed -Thurs - Thurs Night Finale - Tuesday,  August 31, 2004 -- 3:00 p.m. Dear Diary The first day of the convention concluded Monday night with the dynamic and energizing blockbuster speech by New York's great former Mayor Rudy Giuliani.  His support of George W. Bush for reelection was very profound. Be sure to read the text of his greatest speech ever. In addition to the convention chant, "Four More Years," Monday night added another one, "Rudy, Rudy, Rudy!!" Many hand made RUDY signs were waved endlessly during the many applause segments. Everyone agreed that he was truly the star of the night. Too bad that some of our network TV stations did not see fit to carry it live. Read Senator McCain's great speech earlier in the evening. Click on thumbnail photos to enlarge   The Monday night session was privileged to listen to the National Anthem performed vocally by Olivia Lalewicz of Detroit -- a most talented 13 year old young lady. The States Roll Call was continued -- Maine through Michigan. The next session will begin with New Jersey on Tuesday evening. The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, who was elected earlier as the Permanent Convention Chairman, made some introductory remarks. The entertainment was fantastic and included Dexter Freebish, Ron Silver (actor), A USO Patriotic Medley from the Christ Tabernacle Choir, Darryl Worley, and Danny Rodriguez.  A special remembrance to 9-11 was addressed by Bernard Kerik, Former Police Commissioner of New York City and Robert Khuzami, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for New York, NY. Remarks and a Tribute to Medial of Honor Recipients was given by Jason Schorn and Angie Harmon. Several widows of 9-11 victims spoke and gave their moving accounts of the event.    "We Salute our Troops" was a major theme of the evening with signs prominently displayed by our delegates on the floor. The Alternate Delegate section of the Georgia delegation was lively, upbeat, and so happy to be a part of this process. These photos show their great approval of the evening's major speeches by Senator John McCain and Rudy Giuliani. They definitely agreed  with the speakers' strong words of support for President Bush.          Monday Night From the Convention Hall Left: Barbara and Bud Frankenthaler of Hinesville, GA Right to left: Doug and Judy Grammer of Rock Spring and Bert Guy, GA GOP Assistant Secretary Left: Paul Bennecke and Mike Royal. Mike is a delegate from Gwinnett Left: Martha and Jesse Branson of Macon Delegate Sue Everhart of Cobb County proudly displays her special elephant purse. Sue has worked tirelessly arranging our housing at the convention, preparing our registration packets and patiently listening to our complaints.  ;- ) THANK YOU, SUE!! GWB Signs were everywhere Georgia YR on the Convention floor: Doug Grammer, Brian Cox, and Jason Shepherd    Batting Practice with the Mets at Shea Stadium Tuesday Morning   Left: Wesley Clark takes batting practice with the Mets. Wesley, Marty and Ben talked with Tom Glavin, and Wesley got his autograph. Thanks to Marty Clark of Gainesville for sending these photos.   Above: Wesley Clark of Hall Co. and Ben Satterfield of Gwinnett visit Shea Stadium Tuesday morning.     Our delegation attended the Reception for Senator Zell Miller on Monday afternoon with special guest Governor Perdue. We are so proud of Zell's support for President Bush and look forward to his addressing the convention Tuesday evening.   Our Georgia delegation is looking forward to attending our Governor Perdue's Tribute to the Georgia Delegation at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers at 5:30 on Tuesday afternoon. If you are not from Georgia, you should know that Governor Perdue is the first Republican Governor in 130 years!  Photos of this event will appear in Wednesday's daily diary. We are looking forward to some great speakers tonight at the convention which will include the handsome nephew of President Bush, the Bush twin daughters, Elizabeth Dole, Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Laura Bush. It just does not get any better than this.   Thanks for visiting our Georgia Daily Diary page. More to come on Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.   Please visit us again tomorrow for more news from the Georgia delegation Bettye Chambers of Buford, GA Alternate Delegate 10th District of GA Georgia Daily Diary Keeper Visit GOP National Convention Web Site     Pre-convention - Mon - Tues - Wed -Thurs - Thurs Night Finale -