Guam is the First American Territory to Greet the New Millennium.News Editors/Travel Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com TUMON BAY, Guam--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 31, 1999 The year 2000 has arrived on Guam, 15 hours ahead of the East Coast and 18 hours ahead of the West Coast. Guam's Governor Carl T.C. Gutierrez issues the following statement at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2000 (6:01 a.m. PST PST Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, see there and 9:01 a.m. EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy , December 31), as visitors and local residents alike ushered in the new millennium with a host of celebrations around the island. "We often say that we are where America's day begins. And today we can say that we are where America's new millennium begins. The year 2000 has arrived on Guam. We're experiencing the year 2000 many hours before the rest of the U.S. And so we, the people of Guam, send early greetings to Americans on the Mainland, in Alaska, Hawaii and our country's other territories. To all Americans we This cut-time march composed by Henry Fillmore was used in different occasions at the time. Its name changed to suit different events at which it was performed. Finally Fillmore published the march in 1929 as Americans We. wish peace, good health and prosperity as we enter this new millennium." There was a unique enthusiasm and excitement in the air as Guamanians and vacationers welcomed the arrival of the year 2000. The island's celebrations included parties of all kinds in the Tumon Bay area, from casual gatherings on the beach to elaborate black-tie affairs at the island's five-star resorts. Many locals and visitors attended one of the traditional Chamorro family gatherings and fiestas in the island's villages, while others watched the state-of-the-art, synchronized syn·chro·nize v. syn·chro·nized, syn·chro·niz·ing, syn·chro·niz·es v.intr. 1. To occur at the same time; be simultaneous. 2. To operate in unison. v.tr. 1. Tropical Fantasy Tropical Fantasy is an inexpensive soft-drink, originally from Brooklyn, New York. Its low price of 50¢ per 20-ounce bottle led to its success in the 1990s. Tropical Fantasy was initially popular in inner city areas, especially those with dense African-American and Hispanic Fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to Display at Tumon and Agana Bays. "Visitors from around the world traveled to Guam to ring in the new millennium," stated James Nelson For other uses, see James Nelson (disambiguation). James "Jimmy" Nelson (born 7 January 1901; died 8 October 1965) was a Scottish international footballer who played for Cardiff City and Newcastle United in the 1920s and 1930s and captained the famous Wembley Wizards , General Manager of the Guam Visitors Bureau. "We're honored that so many international travelers are here to celebrate with us during this once-in-a-lifetime event." Nelson added, "We are confident that Guam's rich cultural history, the warmth and hospitality of our people, and the natural beauty of the island will continue to draw visitors for years to come." About Guam Situated in the Western Pacific, approximately 3,800 miles west of Hawaii and 1,550 miles south of Japan, Guam provides beautiful and uncrowded beaches, world-class diving diving Sport of plunging into water, usually headfirst and often following the execution of one or more acrobatic maneuvers. It emerged as a competitive sport in the late 19th century and became part of the Olympic Games in 1904. and snorkeling, and a variety of cultural and historical sites, activities and events. Its geographic location makes Guam the gateway to Micronesia and, with excellent air service to cities throughout Asia, a convenient stop-over point for trans-Pacific travelers. More information about Guam, its hotels and attractions can be obtained by contacting the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Office of the Guam Visitors Bureau, 1336-C Park Street, Alameda Alameda (ăləmē`də, –mā`də), city (1990 pop. 76,459), Alameda co., W central Calif., on an island just off the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay; settled 1850, inc. as a city 1884. , Calif. 94501, 800/873-4826 (800-US-3-GUAM) or by e-mailing guam@avisoinc.com. Or, visit the Guam Web site at www.visitguam.org. Note to Editors: For additional media information on Guam, or to view photos, go to http://www.avisoinc.com/guam/. To download Guam millennium photos, go to http://www.avisoinc.com/guam2000. Quote Issued by Governor Carl T.C. Gutierrez January 1, 2000 at 12:01 a.m. Commenting on the arrival of 2000, Guam's Governor Carl T.C. Gutierrez said, "The people of Guam have been looking forward to the arrival of the year 2000, knowing that we will be the first Americans First American may refer to:
"We always greet the New Year enthusiastically on Guam. But we feel the arrival of a new millennium holds special significance for us. As the westernmost American territory, we play a key role in the linkages that are growing so rapidly between Mainland America and Asia/Pacific region. "We provide an important presence in the Western Pacific, and we're becoming a focal point focal point n. See focus. for trade and communication between the countries of Asia and the U.S. Mainland. "Our beaches, hotels, the long history of our culture, and our tradition of hospitality make Guam an appealing destination for visitors from around the world. "For those reasons, we feel this new millennium will provide exceptional opportunities for our island. "Greeting the New Year has been a wonderful celebration with fireworks, family gatherings, fiestas, a special Mass at the Cathedral-Basilica, and activities throughout Guam. "We're experiencing the year 2000 many hours before the rest of the U.S.. And so we, the people of Guam, send early greetings to Americans on the Mainland, in Alaska, Hawaii and our country's other territories. To all Americans we wish peace, good health and prosperity as we enter this new millennium." |
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