Bettye Chambers' Daily Diary Pre-convention - Mon - Tues - Wed -Thurs - Thurs Night Finale - Wednesday, September 1, 2004 -- 3:00 p.m. Dear Diary Tuesday, August 31, was filled with so many wonderful events that it was impossible to participate in all of them. The highlight of the afternoon was the Governor's Tribute to the Georgia Delegation at the Lighthouse at picturesque Chelsea Piers. Governor and Mary Perdue were delightful hosts, and the entire delegation was treated to delicious food, drink, speeches, fun and fellowship in a memorable setting with panoramic views of the shoreline of New York City.          Tuesday afternoon at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers   Congressman Johnny Isakson addresses the group and thanks them for their support in his recent strong victory in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate race to replace Senator Zell Miller. He does face Democratic opposition in November.           Governor and Mary Perdue    welcome the group to the    party.   Georgia Delegates and Alternates enjoy the hospitality and the delicious food at Chelsea Piers   Linda Herren, Lane Watts and Kathie Miller enjoy the delicious food. Delegates, Alternates and Guests enjoy the gala event.   Congressman Johnny Isakson visits with supporters. First Lady Mary Perdue visits with Jen Bennecke and Meg Poitevint           Left: Wallace Coopwood of         Cobb , Teresa Jetter         Chappell of Fulton, Portia         Scott of Fulton, Johnny         Isakson. Far right is Bill         Chappell of Fulton Karen Handel, Fulton County Commission Chair and her husband Steve. Delegate Chuck Payne of Whitfield County (center back) 6th District Congress-man Elect Tom Price addresses the group at the Pier. He has no opposition in November.     Tuesday Night on the     Convention Floor  Theme: "People of Compassion"     Republican Convention Banner on Garden The audience really got into the spirit with frequent chants of "ARNOLD, ARNOLD!"  The consensus seemed to be that Arnold hit a home run. Read a transcript of his speech   Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (CA) gave a blockbuster presentation which only the "Terminator" could effectively deliver.       The Tuesday night session was packed with electrifying speeches of stalwarts endorsing George W. Bush The Grand Finale of the evening was the speech by our great First Lady Laura Bush. She gave us some personal insight into the character and thoughts of our President. Read the text of her speech. . .        Women on the floor proudly waved "W Stands for Women" signs during her powerful speech.                 More inspiring Tuesday night speakers included:     Senator Elizabeth Dole (NC) - George P. Bush, Dallas, TX -  Erika Harold Miss America 2003 - Steven McDonald, New York, NY - Senator Sam Brownback (KS) - Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D. (TN) - Elisabeth Hasselbeck - The Honorable Rod Paige, Secretary of Education  - Lt. Governor Michael Steele (MD) Deputy Permanent Chairman - Jenna and Barbara Bush, the President's daughters       Decorative hats seem to be the order of the day.        Phil Kent, former    Chairman of the    Southeastern Legal    Foundation in Atlanta,    enjoys his role as    Delegate.     Bud Frankenthaler of Hinesville with Governor Perdue on floor of the Convention. Bud is wearing his favorite elephant hat. Right: Bettye Chambers, GA Diary Keeper, on floor Wed. night.   Above Left: Phyllis Ransom and Gloria Tow of Gwinnett       New York's Finest Officer Lefebvre of the  NYPD was the wonderful policeman assigned to our bus this evening. He gave us some updates on the protesters, traffic problems, the injured policeman and other interesting local information. All of the Georgia delegation sends a big THANK YOU! to the NYPD -- they are the best!   The officer's many ribbons and badges include the WTC  badge which indicates that he worked the World Trade Center catastrophe on 9-11.   New York's Finest Make Us Feel Very Safe and Secure! Policemen guard the entrance to the Garden beneath the big W neon sign on the building across the street.   Don King is among many who endorse the President at the Convention!      Thank you for visiting our diary page. Tomorrow will be our final entry for the      convention.       Bettye Chambers of Buford, GA    Alternate Delegate - 10 District of GA    Georgia Daily Diary Keeper    Visit GOP National Convention Web Site           Pre-convention - Mon - Tues - Wed -Thurs - Thurs Night Finale -