Residents thank Roswell officials for supporting Roswell Roots Bid Whist kickoff

Speaker 1, a resident, thanked city officials and described the event that kicked off Roswell Roots, saying, "We're at the Bidwish party. That's a eleventh annual event for Roswell roots sponsored by the kings and queens of Alpharetta, American Bridge Association. Bid Wish is a, a cultural game. Wherever you go, you got 4 people, you got a Bid Wish game. Well, Roswell Roots is the largest black history program in the state."

Speaker 2, a resident, described the program's activities and thanked local leaders. They said the program presents rotating displays and community information: "Each year, we do a different display. In other words, it's not just a matter of playing games. It this is an educational venue as well. This year, the display table is highlighting organizations in the community. So if you go by that table, you'll see a lot of the, community services offered by Roswell are on that tape."

Both speakers emphasized the social and educational elements of the Bid Whist kickoff. Speaker 2 added that the event "is pretty much a place where you meet old friends, talk a little bit of smack at the table, but it's it's good clean fun. The faces may change, but the event stays the same," and later offered thanks to city leadership: "Thank you to Roswell. Thank you to our mayor. Thank you to our city council. For all those who have helped to establish this as a part of black history."

The remarks in the record were expressions of appreciation and description of Roswell Roots, which the speakers said runs events through February and includes multiple performances, speakers and community displays. No motions, votes or formal directions to staff were recorded in the transcript segments provided.