Mayor Phil Gordon will be in Jerusalem Wednesday as a member of the official U.S. Delegation.

Mayor Gordon was invited by President Bush to be a guest of Israeli President Shimon Peres.

The mayor will attend a dinner honoring "60 Years of Friendship."

The next day, President Bush and his wife, Laura, will join Mayor Gordon at the Israel Museum.

While in the Middle East, Mayor Gordon will also be looking at several economic development partnerships, including solar energy and high-tech companies.



Mayor Gordon says he's honored to be a part of this historic delegation.