Topic: St. George, Utah and Surrounding Attractions Specific Purpose Statement: By the end of my speech you will learn about one of the greatest places to visit in the US. Thesis Statement: St. George is 3 hours away from 5 different National parks, 11 different State parks in Utah and Arizona, Salt Lake City, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, LA, and home to some of the most beautiful sceneries in the country Introduction: A. Attention-getter: According to the US Census Bureau last updated in 2005, St. George is the second fastest growing metropolitan in the US. a. From 2002-2004, St. George beat Las Vegas by a mere 0.6% as the fastest growing metropolitan in the US. b. This trend has continued; in 2007, St. George had a population of 140,000. c. It is estimated by 2025, St. George will have a population of 700,000. B. Reason to Listen: If you are looking for a great vacation this summer, St. George is a place to consider C. Credibility: I personally have been there twice a year for the last 6 years to visit my grandparents. a. It seems we never run out of things to do down there. D. Thesis Statement: St. George is 3 hours away from 5 different National parks, 11 different State parks in Utah and Arizona, Salt Lake City, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, LA, and home to some of the most beautiful sceneries in the country E. Preview of the Main Points: Today I am going to tell you about the history of St. George. a. The surrounding attractions. b. My personal favorite attractions: Zion National park and the Grand Canyon. Main Point One: The History of St. George St. George is a city located in the southwestern part of Utah, and the county seat of Washington County, Utah. St. George was founded as a cotton mission in 1861 under the direction of Brigham Young, the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons or LDS Church.) In April 1877, the LDS Church completed the St. George Utah Temple. It is the...