I am very pleased at what Portland is becoming on the cultural diversity front. We have aspiring communities of immigrants, many of which have recently begun to take root in our growing fabric of interwoven lifestyles, cultures, ethnicities, religions and languages. I am pleased that Portland has attracted diverse people who add to the perspectives of those living here with new thoughts, ideas and outlooks on our world. It is a small world after all and I hope Portland continues to encourage diversity.