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R-1.
March 25, 2002
MAYOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:It has come to the attention of this City Council that Robert Ahern has retired from the Police Department effective February 23, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Robert was appointed a Patrolman on October 2, 1967; and
WHEREAS:Robert received numerous commendations from the general public for his outstanding performance; and
WHEREAS:Robert received special training in defense tactics from the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Commission; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Robert Ahern for his thirty-two years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Robert Ahern on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-2.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending Happy 90th Birthday wishes from the people of Cambridge to Dr. Dorothy Height, President Emeritus of the National Council of Negro Women; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Dr. Dorothy Height on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-3.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary C. Friel on March 17, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Mary C. Friel was the beloved wife of the late George H. C.F.D. Friel; and
WHEREAS:Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Janet M. Friel and Marilyn A. Danz; her son James P. Friel; her step children Grace E. Brogan and Edmund J. Friel; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS:Mary will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Mary C. Friel at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Friel family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-4.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Winifred R. Canina on March 15, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Winifred was the beloved wife of Ralph Canina, Sr.; and
WHEREAS:Winifred’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Jeanne and her husband Jim Tedrow, Walter F. Canina, Joseph and his wife Elaine, Susan Canina, James and his wife Larissa, Joanne Canina and Meg Shannon; her sisters Christine “Bibbie” Cooke, Joan Taylor and Rosemary Sonia; her brother Paul Brennen; her grandchildren Melissa, Michael, Brian, Stephen, Kathryn, Joseph, Julie, Emily, Joseph, Jessica, Ashley and Molly; her many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS:Winifred R. Canina will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Winifred R. Canina at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Canina family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-5.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joan M. Sullivan on March 14, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Joan was the beloved daughter of the late Cornelius and Mary (Fitzpatrick) Sullivan; and
WHEREAS:Joan’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sisters Claire A. Sullivan and Muriel J. McGinty; her twenty-two nieces and nephews; her thirty-one grandnieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS:Joan will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Joan M. Sullivan at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Sullivan family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-6.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Irene A. Toomey on March 16, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Irene was the beloved wife of the late William J. Toomey; and
WHEREAS:Irene’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Ann Wilcox; her brother George Hurley; her grandchildren Brendan and Kathleen Wilcox, and Caitlin Gauthier; her great-grandchild Shannon Gauthier; and
WHEREAS:Irene will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Irene A. Toomey at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Toomey family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-7.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the ""Sons of Allen"; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the ""Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Chad Green for the “The Sons of Allen Pledge”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Chad Green on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-8.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the ""Sons of Allen"; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the ""Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Xavier Shropshire for his
poetry reading entitled “Gods Dream”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That this City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed
copy of this resolution to Xavier Shropshire on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-9.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the ""Sons of Allen"; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the ""Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Kyle Roberts for his poetry reading “I Love the Look of Words”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Kyle Roberts on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-10.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the ""Sons of Allen"; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the ""Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Kenon Shelton on his poetry reading “My People”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Kenon Shelton on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-11.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen"; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Grant Fisher for his poetry reading “For My People”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Grant Fisher on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-12.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Timmie Bluitt for his poetry reading “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Timmie Bluitt on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-13.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Jatto O’Bannon for his poetry reading “Sun Song”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Jatto O’Bannon on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-14.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Steven Duboise for his poetry reading “Monument in Black”; and be further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Steven Duboise on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-15.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Jerimiah Hamlett for his poetry reading “I Am Creativity”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Jerimiah Hamlett on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-16.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Jonathan Jackson for his reading “My Lamb”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Jonathan Jackson on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-17.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Jacob Lee for his reading “Christian Math”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Jacob Lee on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-18.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Jordan Smith for his reading “Self Love”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Jordan Smith on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-19.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Dante White for his reading “Black Roses”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Dante White on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-20.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Devonta Clark for his reading “Jesus Wept”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Devonta Clark on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-21.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Jerrill Lockett for his reading “My Father’s Love”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Jerrill Lockett on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-22.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Joshua Screen for his reading “Past, Present, Future”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Joshua Screen on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-23.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Devon Clark for his reading “They Say”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Devon Clark on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-24.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Norkasha Kiros on his poetry reading “The Miseducation of the Negro”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Norkasha Kiros on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-25.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Kemper English on his poetry reading “We Wear the Mask”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Kemper English on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-26.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Andrew Cooper on his poetry reading “I Am the Black Child”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Andrew Cooper on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-27.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Anwar Riley on his poetry reading “Death of Dr. King”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Anwar Riley on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-28.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Robert Duboise for his poetry reading “History of My People”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Robert Duboise on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-29.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Corey Dupree on his poetry reading “Heart of God”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Corey Dupree on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-30.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Vincent Lockett for his poetry reading “Heroes”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Vincent Lockett on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-31.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Jonathan Dupree for his poetry reading “A Black Man Talks of Reaping”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Jonathan Dupree on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-32.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Ernest Williams for his poetry reading “Simon Cyrenian Speaks”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Ernest Williams on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-33.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Devante Phillips for his poetry reading “August 8th”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Devante Phillips on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-34.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Amir Phillips for his poetry reading “To Malcolm X”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Amir Phillips on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-35.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Maxwell Kennedy for his poetry reading “Sympathy”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Maxwell Kennedy on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-36.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Elijah Cheeks for his poetry reading “Sun Song”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Elijah Cheeks on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-37.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending Adam Cooper for his poetry reading “No Apology”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Adam Cooper on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-38.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:At St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church there is a program known as the "Sons of Allen" Program; and
WHEREAS:The "Sons of Allen" is a program for boys between the ages of 6-12, which is a rites of passage into manhood program; and
WHEREAS:The program instills in each boy a love of God, self and humanity; and
WHEREAS:There are seven guiding principles, Religion, Respect, Responsibility, Restraint, Reciprocity, Rhythm and Redemption; and
WHEREAS:On March 17, 2002 the "Sons of Allen" recited poetry and prose in a most powerful way; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record commending David Hall for his poetry reading “Turn the World Around”; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to David Hall on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-39.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk draft an appropriate resolution congratulating Saint Anthony’s Parish on its 100th anniversary.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-40.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Nathalie L. Graham; and
WHEREAS:Nathalie’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son John H. Graham; her daughters Jeanne Graham and Elizabeth DeWaele; her brother Charles L. Niles; her sister Eleanor Hagen; her grandchildren, Nicholas Bogolea, Audrey and Alecia DeWaele; her grandchild Ariana Bogolea; her dear friend Maureen Fosher; and
WHEREAS:Nathalie will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Nathalie L. Graham at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Graham family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-41.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Theodore Sevigny on March 25, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Theodore’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his loving brother Fernand and his wife Marie; his sister Lorraine and her husband Harvey Mills; his sister Jeannette Holden and her friend Bob Aumueller; his ten nieces and nephews; his fourteen grand-nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS:Theodore will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Theodore Sevigny at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Sevigny family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-42.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:On Saturday, March 16, 2002, the Cambridge Peace Commission and United for
Justice with Peace sponsored an event entitled “Take Back the Music, Take Back
Our Freedoms”; and
WHEREAS:The event was an evening of songs, spoken word, folk, hip-hop and jazz for
peace and justice; and
WHEREAS:The event featured songs from the list of 200 songs that Clear Channel
Communications, owner of over 1200 radio stations nation wide, in 47 of the 50
largest U.S. cities, directed its stations not to play after September 11th, including
Bob Dylan’s “Blowing in the Wind” and Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful
World;’ and
WHEREAS:The event also focused on the limitation of personal liberties effected by the USA
Patriots Act adopted by Congress; and
WHEREAS:Over 300 people attended this event; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record congratulating all of the participants in this
worthwhile event and thanking the Cambridge Peace Commission and United
for Justice with Peace for sponsoring the “Take Back the Music, Take Back Our
Freedoms” event; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed
copy of this resolution to Cathy Hoffman, Director of the Peace Commission and
to United for Justice with Peace on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk
R-43.
March 25, 2002
MAYOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:It has come to the attention of the City Council that Mary Welch will be having a Birthday celebration in April; and
WHEREAS: This celebration will take place on Sunday April 7, 2002 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Polish American Club in Cambridge; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending its HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes to Mary Welch; and it be further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed
copy of this resolution to Mary Welch on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-44.
March 25, 2002
MAYOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:It has come to the attention of the City Council that the Cambridge Emblem Club #108 will be having their annual installation of officers ceremony; and
WHEREAS: This installation ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Watertown Lodge of Elks; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the incoming officers; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed
copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Emblem Club #108 on behalf of the
entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-45.
March 25, 2002
MAYOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:It has come to the attention of the City Council that the Fayerweather Street School will be holding a dedication ceremony; and
WHEREAS: The dedication of a hillside garden of several thousand flowers will honor those lives lost in the tragic events of September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS: This event will take place at Rafferty Park on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 beginning at 12:45pm; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending its appreciation to the Fayerweather Street School as they dedicate this garden in memory of the lives lost on September 11, 2001; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed
copy of this resolution to the Fayerweather Street School on behalf of the entire
City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-46.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending condolences to the family of Belynda Dunn, AIDS Activist extraordinaire on the loss of our dear soldier in battle against Aids; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the family of Belynda Dunn on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-47.
March 25, 2002
MAYOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:It has come to the attention of this City Council, that Beverly Mastrangelo has retired from her capacity as a Classroom Aide of January 15, 2002; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record thanking Beverly Mastrangelo for her 30 years of dedication to the school-age children of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed
copy of this resolution to Beverly Mastrangelo on behalf of the entire City
Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-48.
March 25, 2002
MAYOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:It has come to the attention of the City Council that TV-Turnoff Week is being celebrated nationally in April and that the TV-Turnoff Committee has designated April 6-13, 2002 as TV-Turnoff Week in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: The committee is encouraging children, families and community members to turn off their TV for one week and explore alternative healthy activities such as: reading, volunteering, exercising, enjoyment of nature, playing of sports, community involvement, thinking, creating and doing; and
WHEREAS:The committee is sponsoring a kickoff rally on Friday, April 5 at 5:00pm at the King Community School extended day program; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending its sponsorship for this healthy and educational event; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed
copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Public Health Department on behalf of
the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-49.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Maurice Bonia on March 25, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Maurice was the devoted husband of Helen (Cook) Bonia; and
WHEREAS:Maurice’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son John Norris; his daughters Louise Ann O’Leary and Kathleen Foot; his many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and several sisters and brothers; and
WHEREAS:Maurice will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Maurice Bonia at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Bonia family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-50.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR MAHER
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Edwin S. Perry on March 25, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Edwin’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his brothers Wendell A. Perry and Julian F. Perry and his wife Marion; his sister Charlotte E. Saunders and her husband James; and
WHEREAS:Edwin will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Edwin S. Perry at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Perry family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-51.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending Congratulations to Evelyn High on
her recognition as an Honoree of the New England Conference Annual Lay Awards
Luncheon at the Annual Lay Association Luncheon in Plantsville, Connecticut on
Saturday, March 23, 2002; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to send a suitably engrossed copy
of this resolution to Evelyn High on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-52.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR REEVES
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending a warm welcome to the
Massachusetts Legislative Black Caucus on their annual dinner, which will be
chaired by Representative Jarrett Barrios and held in Cambridge on
April 27, 2002 at the Cambridge Marriott; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Council also welcomes Congressman Harold Ford, Jr., who will be
the keynote speaker; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed
copy of this resolution to the Legislative Black Caucus and Congressman Harold
Ford on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-53.
March 25, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:Due to the gender wage gap nationally, women in the workforce earn seventy-three cents to each dollar paid to their male counterparts; and
WHEREAS:Over an average working lifetime this disparity in wages costs the average American woman an estimated $250,000; and
WHEREAS:Tuesday, April 16, 2002 is recognized as Equal Pay Day to raise awareness about unfair pay in America, drawing particular attention to the fact that women and people of color on average earn less; and
WHEREAS:Equal Pay Day is observed on a Tuesday, symbolizing the point into the new week that a woman must work in order to earn the wages paid to a man in the previous week; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record recognizing Tuesday, April 16, 2002 as Equal Pay Day; and be it further
ORDERED:That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the extent to which a gender wage gap exists in the City of Cambridge.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-54.
March 25, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 2002 Science Fair was held on
March 5 & 6, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Twenty-one student projects received the highest rankings by the Science Fair Judges and of these projects fifteen experimental, non-partner projects will be entered into the Regional Science Fair to be held in Somerville on March 23, 2002; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record congratulating Nina Alexander, David Berman, Eleanor Boudreau, Molly Cooper, Tyshawn Feaster, Rachel Freierman, Mary French, Yarilda Irizarry, Nathaniel Jack, Ursula Kwong-Brown, Grace Laubacher, Kathryn Loutzenhiser, Ben McArthur, Peter Parise, Natalie Petschek, Jojo Read, Rebecca Richardson, Lucas Riley, Lucas Ritz Toffoli, Sylvia Ryerson, Eli Stickgold, Moises Toledano, and Anna Yalouris on their distinguished science projects; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Science Fair winners and Bobbie D’Alessandro, Superintendent of Schools, on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-55.
March 25, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:The Jewish Women’s Archive has recognized three Cambridge women as “Women Who Dared,” praising their work as having significant impact on our community; and
WHEREAS:Peggy Charren has been recognized for her work in the area of children’s television, forming a non-profit organization called Action for Children’s Television, advocating for higher quality, less commercialized children’s television programming while fighting censorship, and winning a Peabody Award; and
WHEREAS:Justice Ruth Abrams has been recognized for her service as the first woman justice on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, serving from 1978 to 2000, fighting for issues including family leave, medical care, gender equity, and minority rights; and
WHEREAS:Hannah Jukovsky has been recognized for her role as a student at Cambridge Rindge and Latin creating dialog about the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), leading efforts to inform students and the public about education reform through discussion and teach-ins; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record congratulating Peggy Charren, Ruth Abrams, and Hannah Jukovsky on being named “Women Who Dared” by the Jewish Women’s Archive; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Peggy Charren, Ruth Abrams and Hannah Jukovsky on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-56.
March 25, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:The month of April is recognized as Fair Housing Month, celebrating the anniversary of the Fair Housing Act which prohibits a broad range of discriminatory practices, including actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability; and
WHEREAS:The principle of fair housing is not only national law and national policy, but a fundamental human concept and right for all Americans; and
WHEREAS:The Cambridge Human Rights Commission and the Fair Housing Committee are sponsoring the 9th Annual Fair Housing Month Celebration with a student poster and essay contest and the Innovations in Fair Housing Awards, recognizing groups that have been instrumental in promoting fair housing in Cambridge; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record recognizing the month of April as Fair Housing Month; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Council congratulate the Cambridge Human Rights Commission and the Fair Housing Committee for their efforts to promote fair housing in the City of Cambridge; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Human Rights Commission and the Fair Housing Committee on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-57.
March 25, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:Jeff Petrucelly and Burton Nadler will be recognized by the National Lawyers Guild, Massachusetts Chapter at the organization’s May 10, 2002 Testimonial Dinner; and
WHEREAS:Jeff Petrucelly and Burton Nadler are longtime Guild members, co-treasurers of the Massachusetts Chapter, and stalwarts of the progressive legal community, representing numerous clients in civil rights, employment discrimination, housing, consumer, and personal injury cases; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record congratulating Jeff Petrucelly and Burton Nadler on their recognition by the National Lawyers Guild, Massachusetts Chapter; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Jeff Petrucelly and Burton Nadler on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-58.
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution on the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the CPPAX dinner to be held on April 6, 2002.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-59
March 25, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:Over the past 50 years, the United States has achieved significant increases in life expectancy and reductions in the incidence of injury, disability, and disease; and
WHEREAS:Public Health is credited with the majority of health improvements and increases in years of life expectancy; and
WHEREAS:With the use of population-based strategies for disease and injury prevention, public health has contributed to the decline in illness and injury, including heart disease and stroke, tobacco-related diseases, infectious disease, and motor vehicle and workplace injuries; and
WHEREAS:National Public Health week provides an opportunity for the to learn about public health success stories including the elimination of polio, reduction in childhood lead poisoning and decline in tooth decay, immunization against infectious disease, maintaining healthy nutritional standards and providing good prenatal and postnatal care; and
WHEREAS:The Cambridge Public Health Department has been a leader in the development of Emergency Planning preparedness against threats of bioterrorism; and
WHEREAS:The Cambridge Public Health Department has spearheaded efforts to increase physical activity and to grow Cambridge as a premiere walking city; and
WHEREAS:The Cambridge Public Health Department has provided national models of “best practice” that include work in Environmental health and policy, Childhood Asthma, Physical Activity and Overweight prevention, and prevention of infectious disease; and
WHEREAS:The Cambridge Public Health Department has been a leading partner in addressing communicable diseases, domestic violence, homelessness, literacy, and West Nile Virus. Furthermore, fostering a network of partnerships within the extraordinary community of Cambridge professionals in the ongoing provision of traditional and progressive public health services, programs, and prevention education; and
WHEREAS:The Cambridge Public Health Department celebrates National Public Health Week, April 1-7, 2002; and
WHEREAS:The City of Cambridge extends its appreciation to the Cambridge Public Health Department for the collaborative spirit of governance in achieving community health; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record recognizing April 1-7 National Public Health week in Cambridge; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Public Health Department on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-60
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Janice Bryant Grimes on March 25, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Janice was the beloved wife of the late Dennis Grimes; and
WHEREAS:Janice’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Danessa; her son Joseph Bryant; her parents Agnes Bryant and Fred Snuggins; her aunt Helen Moore and a host of other relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS:Janice will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Janice Bryant Grimes at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Grimes family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-61
March 25, 2002
MAYOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Viola Augustine Savage on March 23, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Viola was the beloved wife of the late Frank James Savage; and
WHEREAS:Viola’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Evelyn M. and her husband Philip J. Ternullo, Claire T. and her husband John E. Keon, Marilyn A. and her husband Michael J. Herrick; her sons Robert F. and his wife Jeanne Savage and Reverend James W. Savage; her sister Loretto Mary, O.F.M.; her twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS:Viola will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Viola Augustine Savage at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Savage family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-62
March 25, 2002
MAYOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Derek and Cathy Williams on the birth of their daughter, Brianna Williams who was born on March 21, 2002 at 3:29 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 13 ounces; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Council also congratulate the proud grandparents Teddy and Theresa Williams and Francis (Red) and Shirley McGrail; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Derek and Cathy Williams and also the proud grandparents on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-63
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Emilia A. Pimentel on March 23, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Emilia was the beloved wife of the late Jose J. Serpa; and
WHEREAS:Emilia’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children John Serpa, Jose Serpa, Helena Raposo, Maria Adriano, Antonio Serpa, and Evaristo Serpa; her thirteen grandchildren; her twenty-three great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS:Emilia will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Emilia A. Pimentel at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Pimentel family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-64
March 25, 2002
MAYOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record recognizing the week of April 1-7, 2002 as National Community Development Week.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-65
March 25, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record urging the public to be cognizant of the upcoming 16th Annual City Run, a five mile road race and three mile fun walk to be held on April 7, 2002.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-66
March 25, 2002
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record wishing all people of the Jewish faith a happy Passover.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-67
March 25, 2002
COUNCILLOR MAHER
VICE MAYOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR MURPHY
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
MAYOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Geraldine C. Burgess on March 18, 2002; and
WHEREAS:Geraldine was the beloved wife of the late John J. Burgess; and
WHEREAS:Geraldine’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Jane Burgess Epstein; her son Gregory J. Burgess; her brother Robert F. Callahan; and
WHEREAS:Geraldine will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Geraldine C. Burgess at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Burgess family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 25, 2002.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-68
March 25, 2002