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R-1.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: Democracy is the foundation of our society and in order for democracy to flourish, people must be able to communicate ideas, share opinions and get information; and
WHEREAS: A healthy, democratic society is founded on engaged, informed and included citizenry; and
WHEREAS: Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) media centers provide people with access to electronic communications training, equipment, facilities and delivery systems and encourage civic dialogue and participation and teach literacy; and
WHEREAS: Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) media centers serve their communities' needs and promote media democracy for all people regardless of their life circumstances, their political or religious beliefs or their ability to pay; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City of Cambridge proclaims March 18th through 24th as Media Democracy Week in honor of Cambridge Community Television and its contribution to the citizens of Cambridge and further supports the efforts of Cambridge Community Television in its activities during this week as it seeks to educate the community on the important role of media democracy in the perpetuation of liberty and freedom.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record wishing former School Superintendent Mary Lou McGrath a speedy recovery; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Mary Lou McGrath on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The North Cambridge Family Opera will be performing “The Coronation of Esther” on Saturdays March 10, 17 and 24 at 7:00 PM and on Sundays March 11, 18 and 25 at 3:00 PM at the Tobin School, located at 197 Vassal Lane, Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: “The Coronation of Esther” is a light opera for family audiences which is closely based on the first part of the Biblical story of Esther; and
WHEREAS: “The Coronation of Esther” is light opera by Cambridge composer David Bass; and
WHEREAS: The North Cambridge Family Opera company is made up of adults and children from the North Cambridge community; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council extend best wishes for a successful event to the North Cambridge Family Opera company for the premier presentation of “The Coronation of Esther”; 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 North Cambridge Family Opera on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Save A Life Foundation’s mission is to heighten public awareness and train individuals in basic life saving techniques for emergency situations; and
WHEREAS: The administration of basic life saving techniques, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillation (AED), helps to maintain life until professionals arrive, thus significantly reducing deaths and disabling injuries; and
WHEREAS: In concert with Fire/Police/Emergency Medical Services Professionals, Save A Life Foundation institutes the training of basic life saving first aid techniques to school age children and adults; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City of Cambridge does hereby proclaim May 20-26, 2001 as
SAVE A LIFE WEEK
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 Save a Life Foundation, Inc on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: On March 8, 2001, the 808-812 Tenant Association and Homeowner's Rehab, Inc. dedicated the computer learning center at 808 Memorial Drive as the Juanita Sanders Computer Learning Center; and
WHEREAS: This occasion commemorates a woman of spirit and action, who helped many and was much loved by her community; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record joining the 808-812 Tenant Association and Homeowner's Rehab, Inc. in celebrating the life of Juanita Sanders, as they dedicate the computer learning center in her honor; 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 808-812 Tenant Association and Homeowner's Rehab, Inc. on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Little Joe Cook turned 78 on December 29, 2000 and will be celebrating his birthday Saturday, March 10, 2001 from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM at the Silver Fox Restaurant & Functions, located at 2031 Revere Beach Parkway, Everett, Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS: The Master of Ceremonies will be Jack Shehan, as well as guest appearances from Good Fellos, Shirley Lewis, Weeping Willy, featuring Little Joe Cook & The Thrillers; and
WHEREAS: Little Joe Cook’s career has spanned six decades and he still today performs with great energy and devotion to his audience; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate and extend best wishes to Little Joe Cook on his 78th birthday and wish him health and happiness in the 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 Little Joe Cook on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Cambridge Cares About AIDS is a multi-service agency that reaches out and gives hope to the neediest people in our community: the sick, the homeless and the poor; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge Cares About AIDS is dedicated to providing services that limit the spread of HIV as well as offering quality, community-based programs for HIV-positive individuals and families; and
WHEREAS: While Cambridge Cares About AIDS continues to provide case management, housing and prevention education, currently some new programs include harm reduction, vocational counseling and employment, medication reclamation for Haiti and Youth on Fire, Cambridge Cares About AIDS program for homeless, runaway and throwaway youths; and
WHEREAS: An Unveiling and presentation of the Illuminator sponsorship honors, tours of Youth on Fire and breakfast by Iggy’s will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2001 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Vestry of the Harvard-Epworth Church, located at 1555 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council extend best wishes for a successful event on March 15, 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 Cambridge Cares About AIDS behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Frederick P. Douglas on February 26, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Frederick was the son of Sylvia L. (Hudson) Douglas and the late Clifford P. Douglas; and
WHEREAS: Frederick's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sons Frederick P. Douglas II and Joseph A. Douglas; his brother Steven C. Douglas; and his former wife Patricia (Fallon) Douglas; and
WHEREAS: Frederick 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 Frederick P. Douglas 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 Douglas family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR MAHER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Charles R. Condon on February 22, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Charles was a World War II Navy veteran; and
WHEREAS: Charles was the brother of the late Mary Clinton and James, George, John and Joseph Condon; and
WHEREAS: Charles’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Stella (Deveau) Condon; his sons Robert P., Paul C., and John K. Condon; his daughters Anne L. Gately and Patricia Conway; his brother Francis Condon; and his twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: Charles 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 Charles R. Condon 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 Condon family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Audna E. (Croney) Smith on February 25, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Audna was the beloved wife of the late Robert Smith; and
WHEREAS: Audna’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Thomas J. Larkin, Anna Brigida and Joanne Nelligan; and her nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: Audna 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 Audna E. Smith 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 Smith family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Dolores DeNunzio Gulla will be celebrating her 70th Birthday on March 6, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Dolores, born on March 6, 1931, is the daughter of Mary and Sabato DeNunzio; and her other siblings are Mary, Evelyn, Rita, Eleanor, Samuel and Gerri; and
WHEREAS: Dolores married Sal Gulla and the couple have a son, Anthony; and
WHEREAS: Dolores enjoys gambling and frequently travels to Las Vegas; and watching her favorite television show "The Price is Right" and anything on the Lifetime Television Network; and
WHEREAS: Dolores is a member of the "May I Group" in East Cambridge; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record proclaiming March 6, 2001 as "Dolores Gulla Day" in the City of Cambridge and further extend Happy 70th Birthday Greetings to Dolores on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all residents to be cognizant of St. Anthony's Church Country Store to be held on Sunday, March 25, 2001; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing St. Anthony's Church much success with the country store; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to St. Anthony's Church on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all residents to be cognizant of the St. Francis's Church Country Fair to be held on Sunday, March 18, 2001; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing St. Francis's Country Fair much success; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to St. Francis Church on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: The Greek Independence Day Parade will be held on March 25, 2001; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all residents to be cognizant of Greek Independence and the parade held in honor of Greek Independence and further extending congratulations to the Greek community.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: The Tenth Annual Summer Jobs Campaign Luncheon will be held on Wednesday,
March 21, 2001 at 12:00 noon at the University Park Hotel, 20 Sidney Street; and
WHEREAS: This event is sponsored by the Office of Workforce Development to secure workplace mentorships, summer job placements and school-to-career internships; and
WHEREAS: The keynote speaker at this event will be Professor Robert B. Reich, former Secretary of Labor; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record urging all residents and businesses to be cognizant of and participate in the 10th Annual Summer Jobs Campaign Luncheon; 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 Office of Workforce Development on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its best wishes and good luck to Ted Donlan as he competes in the 24th Marathon in Barcelona, Spain on Sunday,
March 18, 2001.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Gertrude M. (Corcoran) Fitzpatrick on February 28, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Gertrude was the beloved wife of the late Frank Fitzpatrick; and
WHEREAS: Gertrude’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Kevin Fitzpatrick and his wife Cheryl; her daughters Karen, Irene and Sheila Fitzpatrick; her two grandchildren; and her brothers Edward and James Fitzpatrick; and
WHEREAS: Gertrude 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 Gertrude M. Fitzpatrick 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 Fitzpatrick family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Anne L. (Nadeau) Levins on February 28, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Anne’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Francis C. Levins, Jr; her children Francis C. III, Stephen J., Michael and Donna A. Levins and Diane M. Luria; her brother Peter Nadeau; and her seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: Anne 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 Anne L. Levins 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 Levins family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: March is designated as Cambridge Women's History month to coincide with National Women's History Month; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge women of every race, class, and ethnicity and of every era of history have played and continue to play a critical economic, cultural, and social role in every sphere of the life of the City, Commonwealth, and Nation; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge women have been leaders, not only in their rights of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial safety movement, the civil rights movement, and other progressive movements, which create a more fair and just society; and
WHEREAS: Despite their many contributions, the role of American women in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued; and
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Women's Heritage Project, through on-going programs, initiatives and research is working to recognize the remarkable and ordinary women of Cambridge and their contributions, both past and present; and
WHEREAS: The Heritage Project has singled out for special recognition in 2001 the life and legacy of Cantabrigian Florence Luscomb, a life-long socialist, suffragist and political activist; and
WHEREAS: Ms. Luscomb was born in Lowell on February 6, 1887 and graduated from MIT in 1909, working in architecture until World War I, when she became executive secretary for the Boston Equal Suffrage Association and became famous for her open-air speeches. In 1915, she successfully pressured the Massachusetts Legislature to ratify a Federal Amendment on suffrage by canvassing for a quota of signatures of women equal to that of a majority for all male voters; and
WHEREAS: Florence was also known for her affiliations with the Massachusetts Civil League (concerned with prison reform), the Joint Board of Sanitary Control (policy factory safety), the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, the American League for Peace and Democracy; and
WHEREAS: Ms. Luscomb's contributions to Cambridge included living out the last 40 years of her life in communes until her death, and activities in the early 1970's picketing to free Angela Davis, speaking for the celebration of Women's Rights Day, and demonstrating against the U.S. involvement in Vietnam; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council re-confirms that March is designated as Cambridge Women's History month, to coincide with National Women's History Month; and be it further
RESOLVED: That in March, 2001, special recognition is given to the life and words of Florence Luscomb; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council recognizes International Women's Day on March 8 by encouraging all to attend a program from 1-3 PM at the Senior Center highlighting the life of Florence Luscomb and the suffrage movement in Cambridge.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the Cambridge City Council that the MBTA is considering the extension of bus service past its current 12:30 a.m. shutdown; and
WHEREAS: Extending this service would greatly benefit residents of Cambridge who work at night by providing convenient and affordable transportation; and
WHEREAS: Extending this service would also encourage people to drink responsibly, promote safety by minimizing the distance in which people walk home during the most vulnerable hours for pedestrians and protect our environment by reducing traffic; and
WHEREAS: Many residents and visitors of Cambridge would take advantage of the extended hours of operation, particularly in the densely populated and well-traveled areas of Harvard and Central Square and along Cambridge Street; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record supporting the efforts of the MBTA to provide late-night service in the Commonwealth; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Cambridge City Council extends its appreciation to the MBTA for considering the expansion of this service in Cambridge; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this order to the State Department of Transportation on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Fatima Martins will be honored for her lifetime dedication to the Portuguese speaking community with a Special Mass and banquet on April 21, 2001 at St. Anthony's Church; and
WHEREAS: Fatima has worked tirelessly on behalf of her community; and
WHEREAS: Fatima has organized and led countless classes, workshops and other events to encourage citizen participation in the civic affairs of their community; and
WHEREAS: Fatima has taught many classes of preparation for Portuguese speaking immigrants of all ages, both old and new, striving to become United States citizens and has organized many voter registration drives; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk go on record congratulating and thanking Fatima Martins for her many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Cambridge, and particularly to the Cambridge Portuguese speaking community, on the occasion of her being honored with a Special Mass and banquet at Saint Anthony's Church; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Fatima Martins on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: On Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at the Strand Theatre in Boston, Mayor Thomas M. Menino gave achievement awards to many of the city’s young leaders in recognition of Black History Month to honor their community contributions of the city; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge’s own George “Chip” Greenidge was one of the recipients who was honored at this event; and
WHEREAS: George “Chip” Greenidge has received many other awards including being named one of Ebony Magazine’s 30 young leaders to watch for in the year 2000; and
WHEREAS: George “Chip” Greenidge was also recognized as founder of The State of Young Black Boston, the National Black College Alliance and the Benjamin Banneker Charter School in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: George “Chip” Greenidge is doing work that makes a real difference and bringing new life to every neighborhood; and
WHEREAS: George “Chip” Greenidge’s work has proven to be highly effective and a true example of his labor of love; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City of Cambridge thanks Mayor Thomas M. Menino for recognizing the accomplishments of one of our own and congratulating George “Chip” Greenidge for his exemplary work and contributions to the community and his long hours of dedicated work; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City of Cambridge is very proud and the City Council wish George “Chip” Greenidge the best of luck in the future and that he continues to make a difference in the lives of all; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Mayor Thomas M. Menino and George “Chip” Greenidge on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: More than 75,000 foreign-born legally adopted children of United States citizens were granted citizenship by the Child Citizenship Act on February 27, 2001; and
WHEREAS: On this day Xia Rondeau, daughter of Councillor Jim Braude and his wife Kristine Rondeau, became a citizen of the United States; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Xia Rondeau on the occasion of her becoming a United States citizen; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Xia Rondeau on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Marie G. (Greniere) Simard on March 1, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Marie was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Simard; and
WHEREAS: Marie’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Joyce Kenney, Carol Frechette and Mary Hurl; her sons Kevin and Steven Simard; her sisters Louise Sabatino and Elaine Siggins; her brother-in-law Francis Sabatino; and her ten grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: Marie 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 Marie G. Simard 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 Simard family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Rose Ann (Agostino) Manganelli on March 1, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Rose’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Francis Manganelli; her children Carl Manganelli and his wife Kathleen, Mark Manganelli and his wife Theresa and Nancy Freehling and her husband Jim; her seven grandchildren Francis, Matthew, Jill Rose, Michael, Daniel, Nicholas and Scott; her brothers Francis and Salvatore Agostino; her sisters-in-law Bette and Sally Agostino; her aunt Celia Nicholas; and her many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: Rose 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 Rose Ann Manganelli 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 Manganelli family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Italian language students at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School have just completed a class trip to Italy, where they visited Forli, Italy; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record extending the greetings of the City of Cambridge to the City Council of Forli, Italy; 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 City Council of Forli, Italy on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Italian language students at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School have just completed a class trip to Italy, where they visited Fortipampoli, Italy; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record extending the greetings of the City of Cambridge to the City Council of Fortipampoli, Italy; 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 City Council of Fortipampoli, Italy on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: Claire Theresa Wood was born on March 15, 1921 in Connecticut; and
WHEREAS: Claire moved to Cambridge at the age of 5; and
WHEREAS: Claire married Joseph Versackas and this union produced six sons and one daughter, Bobby , Paul, Jay, Joseph, William, Michael and Patty; and
WHEREAS; Claire and Joseph Versackas are the proud grandparents of twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: Claire will celebrate her 80th Birthday on March 15, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Claire was a crossing guard for ten years and enjoys cooking; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy 80th Birthday Greetings to Claire Theresa Versackas on behalf of the entire City Council; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Claire Versackas on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary T. (Kurdzionak) Bergin on March 1, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late Edward A. Bergin; and
WHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Mary A. Bergin, Patricia Thomas and her husband Leo, Louise Fusco and her husband Roy, Jean Reynolds and John and Edward Bergin; her six grandchildren; her four great grandchildren; her brother Peter Kurdzionak and his wife Evelyn; and her many nieces and nephews; 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 T. Bergin 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 Bergin family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Carlos Alberto Cabral on March 2, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Carlos’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Ana Maria (Capelo) Cabral; his sons Patrick and Steven Cabral; and his siblings Luis and Graca Cabral; and
WHEREAS: Carlos 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 Carlos Alberto Cabral 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 Cabral family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Manuel H. Marcelo on February 27, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Manuel was a member of the Portuguese American Civic League, Santo Christo Center and Failense Sport Club; and
WHEREAS: Manuel was an employee of P.J. Spillane Company in Everett; and
WHEREAS: Manuel was the devoted son of Eugenia and the late Jose Marcelo; and
WHEREAS: Manuel’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Maria Eduarda (Pinheiro) Marcelo; his mother Eugenia Marcelo; his daughters Diane Rogers and Helena Sebastian; his granddaughter Victoria Sebastian; and his sisters Mary Lou Serpa and Dina Brum; and
WHEREAS: Manuel 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 Manuel H. Marcelo 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 Marcelo family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Major E. Brooks, Sr. on March 3, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Major was born in Stanford, Connecticut, and moved to Boston and attended public school there; and
WHEREAS: In 1956 Major married the love of his life, Velmer Bolden, and they moved to Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: Major served in the United States Air Force Reserves, where he rose to the rank of Master Sergeant from 1953-1973; and
WHEREAS: Major was a City of Cambridge Recreation Department employee; for many years he was the Director of the Hoyt Field Community Teen Center (The Mission); and
WHEREAS: At the Mission, Major was known by one and all as "Mr. B"; he treated every teen who came in with love and respect and in turn taught them to love and respect themselves, each other and the neighborhood they lived in; and
WHEREAS: After many years of devoted service at the Hoyt Field Teen Center, Major served as Recreational Supervisor and Administrator of city-wide programs until he retired in June, 1993; and
WHEREAS: Major was the lead singer of a '50's/60's R&B group, The Sophomores; they were one of the first black singing groups from the Boston area, and they appeared on Dick Clark's American Bandstand TV show in 1956; and
WHEREAS: Major was very active in the civic life of Cambridge; he was a member of the board and an officer of the Riverside Cambridgeport Community Corporation, the Advisory Board for the Cambridge Youth Resources Bureau, the Board of Directors of the Cambridge Community Center and a member of several other community organizations; and
WHEREAS: Major's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Velmer (Bolden) Brooks; his children Major E. Jr., Randy L., and Anthony S. Brooks, Julie G. Gardner and Loreyda Monroy; his siblings Gwendolyn Lisenby and Harriet and Raymond Gainville; his sister-in-law Jessie M. Bolden; his ten grandchildren; his one great grandchild; and his many relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS: Major 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 Major E. Brooks, Sr. 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 Brooks family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of June (Newman) Gordon on March 4, 2001; and
WHEREAS: June was a graduate of Wheelock College and received a Masters Degree in Education from Boston University; and
WHEREAS: June taught in the public schools of Brookline, Newton and Medford and was an Educational Consultant in Life Studies Foundation in Brookline; and
WHEREAS: June was the beloved wife of the late Frank S. Kitsis; and
WHEREAS: June’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Dr. David S. Gordon; her children Drs. Richard and Elizabeth Kitsis, Michael Kitsis; her step children Richard Gordon, Marjorie and Peter Albin and Howard and Carol Gordon; her grandchildren Jeffrey and Rebecca Kitsis, John and Lauren Albin and Robert, Lara, Sara, Alex, Lisa and Jeffrey Gordon; her siblings Shirley and Dr. Frank Heifetz; and her nieces Karyl Chalfin, Ellie Goldberg and Debra Stein; and
WHEREAS: June 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 June Gordon 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 Gordon family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Francis A. "Piney" Kenney on March 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Francis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Patricia (Carroll) Kenney; his children Donna, Lorraine, Michael, Richard and Thomas Kenney, Stacey Rogers and Shannan and Tara Kenney; his siblings Alice Silveria and Edward Kenney; his grandchildren Brittani and Joseph Rogers; and his many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: Francis 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 Francis A. Kenney 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 Kenney family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Tammy M. Kinzler on March 1, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Tammy’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Jeffery and Lindsay Eltringham and Chelsey Kinzler-Keegan; her mother Teri Poor; her granddaughter Chloe Love Dale; her sister Crystal Litwinsky; her brother William Kinzler; her nephew Thomas Litwinsky; and her nieces Brooke Litwinsky and Taylor Kinzler; and
WHEREAS: Tammy 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 Tammy M. Kinzler 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 Kinzler family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Robert F. Kelly on March 6, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Robert was the son of Edith (Hamilton) Kelly and the late Frank D. Kelly; and
WHEREAS: Robert's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Donna (Harrington) Kelly; his mother Edith Kelly; his children Donna Cassano, Deborah Maldonado and Frank and Robert Kelly; his sisters Sandra Darling, Eleanor McGloshing, Mary Higgins, Emily Antonitus and Deborah Bokuniewicz; his grandchildren Michael and Krystal Cassano, Frank and Jonathan Kelly and Tiana Maldonado; and his many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: Robert 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 Robert F. Kelly 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 Kelly family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR REEVES
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record congratulating Ned Colby, a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, on becoming City Editor of the Harvard Crimson; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council extend its best wishes to Ned Colby in his new position as City Editor of the Harvard Crimson; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Ned Colby on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Edward B. Shannon on March 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Edward was an Army Air Force World War II veteran and Army Captain; and
WHEREAS: Edward was a retired accountant for Phillips-Clemtex Corporation in Boston for many years; and
WHEREAS: Edward was the beloved husband of the late Pauline H. (Webber) Shannon; and
WHEREAS: Edward’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son Thomas F. Shannon; his daughter Bernardine S. Mercier; his grandchildren Dennis W. and Gregory E. Mercier and Stephanie Shannon; and his sister Mary Duggan; and
WHEREAS: Edward 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 Edward B. Shannon 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 Shannon family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Elizabeth C. Aldrich on March 6, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Elizabeth received a bachelor's degree in history from Radcliffe College in 1941, during which time she worked as a part-time reporter for The New York Times and the Boston Herald; and
WHEREAS: Elizabeth served as director of finance and state government for the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS: Elizabeth was a board member of the Friendly Aid Society and a member of Wellesley's town advisory committee; and
WHEREAS: Elizabeth served on the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women in the 1980's; and
WHEREAS: Elizabeth spent many hours as a volunteer comforting severely ill or abused children as she was so effective at calming inconsolable youngsters; and
WHEREAS: Elizabeth was a longtime board member of The Cambridge Homes and of the Longview Corporation; and
WHEREAS: Elizabeth was president of the Mothers' Club; and
WHEREAS: Elizabeth was the devoted wife of the late C. Duane Aldrich; and
WHEREAS: Elizabeth’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Ann Aldrich, Elizabeth Kaspar-Aldrich, Amy Geogan and Sarah Murray; her sons Peter, John, Stephen and Mark Aldrich; and twenty-two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth C. Aldrich 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 Aldrich family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record sending its speedy recovery wishes to City of Cambridge Traffic, Parking and Transportation employee John Connarton; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to John Connarton on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record thanking all essential employees who kept the City of Cambridge up and running during the recent snow storm.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its thanks to residents and businesses for their cooperation with the Snow Emergency and the shoveling of sidewalks.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
ORIGINAL ORDER
R-43.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record thanking the Department of Public Works for all of their hard work keeping the roadways safe and clean; 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 Department of Public Works on behalf of the entire City Council.
AMENDED ORDER
R-43.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record thanking the Department of Public Works for all of their hard work keeping the roadways safe and clean; 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 Department of Public Works on behalf of the entire City Council with the request that this resolution be read at staff meetings.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted as amended 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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: On Saturday, March 3, 2001, John Ruiz from Chelsea, Massachusetts defeated Evander Holyfield to become the first Latino World Boxing Association Heavyweight Champion; and
WHEREAS: In this rematch bout, Ruiz battled the champion through twelve grueling rounds, knocking him down with a critical blow in the eleventh round that clinched the win; and
WHEREAS: Ruiz was announced the unanimous winner of the title match before a cheering Las Vegas crowd; and
WHEREAS: This victory was the culmination of many years’ hard work, focus and determination; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulates John Ruiz on bringing the title back to the Commonwealth; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to John Ruiz on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: By Act of Congress of the United States dated June 14, 1777, the first official Flag of the United States was adopted; and
WHEREAS: By Act of Congress dated August 3, 1949, June 14 of each year was designated “NATIONAL FLAG DAY”; and
WHEREAS: The Congress has requested the President to issue annually a resolution designating the week in which June 14 occurs as “NATIONAL FLAG WEEK” and
WHEREAS: On December 8, 1982, the National Flag Day Foundation was charged to conduct educational programs and to encourage all Americans to PAUSE FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE as part of the celebration of National Flag Day throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS: By Act of Congress, dated June 20, 1985, Public Law 99-54 was passed to have the PAUSE FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE as part of the celebration of National Flag Day throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS: Flag Day celebrates our nation’s symbol of unity, a democracy in a republic, and stands for our country’s devotion to freedom, to the rule of all, and to equal rights for all; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council proclaim Thursday, June 14, 2001 as Flag Day in Cambridge and urge all citizens of Cambridge to pause at 7:00 PM EDT on this date for the 22nd annual National PAUSE FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG and join all Americans in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the Unites States of America; 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 National Flag Day Foundation, Inc. on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The Holocaust was the state-sponsored, systematic persecution and annihilation of European Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945. Jews were the primary victims – six million were murdered; Gypsies, the handicapped, and Poles were also targeted for destruction or decimation for racial, ethnic, or national reasons. Millions more, including homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Soviet prisoners of war and political dissidents, also suffered grievous oppression and death under Nazi tyranny; and
WHEREAS: The history of the Holocaust offers an opportunity to reflect on the moral responsibilities of individuals, societies, and governments; and
WHEREAS: We the people of the City of Cambridge should actively rededicate ourselves to the principles of individual freedom in a just society; and
WHEREAS: The Days of Remembrance have been set aside for the people of the City of Cambridge to remember the victims of the Holocaust as well as to reflect on the need for respect of all peoples; and
WHEREAS: Pursuant to an Act of Congress (Public Law 96-388, October 7, 1980) the United States Memorial Council designates the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be Sunday, April 15 through Sunday, April 22, 2001, including the international Day of Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah, April 19; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council proclaim the week of Sunday, April 15, through Sunday, April 22, 2001, as Days of Remembrance in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, and in honor of the survivors, as well as the rescuers and liberators, and further proclaim that we, as citizens of the City of Cambridge, should strive to overcome intolerance and indifference through learning and remembrance; 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 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of James F. Black, Jr. on March 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS: James was a veteran of World War II; and
WHEREAS: James was the owner of the Harvard Wine Company for 62 years; and
WHEREAS: James was a member of the North Cambridge VFW #7353; and
WHEREAS: James was the beloved husband of the late Estelle (Baye) Black; and
WHEREAS: James’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children James F. Black, III and his wife Paula and Sandra Sparks and her husband Gary; his grandchildren Hillary and James F. Black, IV and Robin and Gary Sparks, Jr; his sisters Gertrude Horgan and Jean King; and his many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: James 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 James F. Black, Jr. 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 Black family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of F. Estelle (Whitney) Callahan on March 7, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Estelle was an avid bingo player; and
WHEREAS: Estelle enjoyed spending time with her family; and
WHEREAS: Estelle was the beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Callahan; and
WHEREAS: Estelle’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, her children Daniel J., Francis W. and Marybeth Callahan, Diane J. Ludensky, Patsy A. Prentice and Denise J. Byrne; her sisters Virginia Biasi and Patricia Healey; and her grandchildren Aaron Ludensky, Corey Prentice and Daniel and Grace Callahan; and
WHEREAS: Estelle 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 Estelle Callahan 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 Callahan family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Edric R. Carrington on March 8, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Edric’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Iselma (Brathwaite) Carrington; his children Edric Jr. and Vanessa Carrington; his sisters Beverly Richards and Barbara Carrington; and his many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS: Edric 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 Edric R. Carrington 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 Carrington family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of John "Harry" Harrison on March 10, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Harry was the beloved son of the late Earl and Alice Harrison; and
WHEREAS: Harry’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his siblings Rosemary Napoli, Frances Foley, Earl F. "Jack" Harrison, Jr., Eunice Barnes, and William Harrison; and his many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: Harry 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
John "Harry" Harrison 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 Harrison family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Ann K. (MacDonald) O'Connor on March 9, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Ann was the beloved wife of the late Edward L. O'Connor; and
WHEREAS: Ann’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Edward L. O'Connor and Elaine K. Downie; her eight grandchildren; her ten great grandchildren; and her sister Rita H. Copp; and
WHEREAS: Ann 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
Ann K. O'Connor 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 O'Connor family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Lena Dorothy Sorrentino on March 10, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Lena was the beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and Philomena (Marino) Sorrentino; and
WHEREAS: Lena’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her siblings Mary Sorrentino, Rose Sette, Jean Presho, Louise Sette, Alice Bertolami, Mildred DiNatale, Phyllis Ferullo and Edith Sorrentino; and her many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: Lena 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
Lena Dorothy Sorrentino 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 Sorrentino family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Nuvart Rose Samourian on March 12, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Nuvart was the beloved daughter of the late Sumpad and Helena (Bozoian) Samourian; and
WHEREAS: Nuvart’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her; and
WHEREAS: Nuvart 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 Nuvart Rose Samourian 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 Samourian family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to Lawrence Summers on his appointment as President of Harvard University; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the incoming President be invited to meet with the City Council to discuss mutual interest between the City of Cambridge and the University; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to President Lawrence Summers on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Shirley A. English has retired from the Retirement Board effective March 6, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Shirley was employed at the Neville Manor on November 22, 1988 as an Assistant Supervisor of Payroll; and
WHEREAS: Shirley transferred to the Retirement Board on March 18, 1995 as a confidential secretary/receptionist; and
WHEREAS: Shirley is a hardworking, loyal, conscious employee; and
WHEREAS: Shirley is a proud mother and grandmother; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Shirley A. English for her twelve years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City 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 Shirley A. English on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Walter E. McCusker on March 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Walter was born in Cambridge and raised in Billerica; and
WHEREAS: Walter was a graduate of Boston University School of Business; and
WHEREAS: Walter played semiprofessional football and baseball; and
WHEREAS: Walter was a United States Naval veteran of World War II and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2005 in Marblehead; and
WHEREAS: Walter worked in the insurance industry where he was President of the Auger Insurance Agency in Salem and the Bay State Insurance Association in Boston; and
WHEREAS: Walter’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Barbara Lally; his daughters Mary Kathryn, Martha and Gretchen Lally and Sharon Lally Doliber; his sons Peter T., David M. and Michael Lally; his three sisters, one brother and seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: Walter 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 Walter E. McCusker 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 McCusker family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) 8th Annual Community Awards Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Charlestown; and
WHEREAS: Howard Koh, Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner, will receive the "Person of the Year" Award for his tireless work to improve health care in the state for the immigrant community; and
WHEREAS: The Mary and Manuel Rogers Lifetime Community Service Award will be presented to Jose Maria Barros for his assistance to the Cape Verdean community and his years of service to MAPS; and
WHEREAS: Sally Correia and Maria Alice Reis will receive the Manual N. Coutinho Outstanding Volunteer Award for their service to the Portuguese speaking seniors in the Lowell area; and
WHEREAS: The Community Service Awards will be presented to Marcia Loureiro, Deputy Consul of Brazil in Boston, for her support of the Brazilian community and to Professor Jose Ornelas for his work as an educator; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to the Award Recipients of the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers 8th Annual Community Awards; 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 Award Recipients on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Olive M. Erickson on March 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Olive was an alumna of Regis College Class of 1943; and
WHEREAS: Olive was a retired school teacher of the Cambridge Public Schools; and
WHEREAS: Olive was the beloved daughter of the late Nelson F. and Teresa B. (Galvin) Erickson; and
WHEREAS: Olive’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her siblings Marguerite Erickson, Jane Flanagan and Nelson F. Erickson; and her many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: Olive 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 Olive M. Erickson 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 Erickson family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of M. Gertrude (Glacken) Doolin on March 10, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Gertrude was the beloved wife of the late Warren J. Doolin; and
WHEREAS: Gertrude was the mother of the late Airman Second Class Joseph W. Donahue; and
WHEREAS: Gertrude's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and
WHEREAS: Gertrude 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 M. Gertrude Doolin 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 Doolin family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Alfonso Diaz will retire from the Public Works Department effective March 31, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Alfonso was hired on April 27, 1970 as a laborer at the Cambridge Hospital; and
WHEREAS: Alfonso transferred to the Public Works Department on March 3, 1986; and
WHEREAS: Alfonso received letters of commendation from the Department of Public Works Commissioner for perfect attendance for 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996; and
WHEREAS: Alfonso received many letters of commendation and recognition for his fine work; Police Commissioner Anderson recognized his good work in 1993 and 1994; City Manager and Public Works Commissioner recognized Alfonso for his outstanding performance in 1995; and in 2000 the Assistant to the City Council commended Alfonso for his hard work in preparing the City Council Chamber for the Inauguration of the new City Council members; and
WHEREAS: Alfonso was promoted to Park Maintenance Craftsperson on September 1, 1995; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Alfonso Diaz for his thirty-four 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 Alfonso Diaz on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: Fifty years ago on April 19, 1951, the deep affection of two young individuals Margaret A. Thibault and Richard C. Callahan culminated in the joining of their hands and hearts in the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony at St. Peter’s Church, Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: The Maid of Honor at the wedding was the sister of the bride, Teresa F. Thibault and the Best Man was the brother of the groom John “Buddy” H. Callahan; and
WHEREAS: Margaret and Richard have experience the joys and weathered the storms that life brings through their commitment, affection and concern for one another; and
WHEREAS: Margaret and Richard met at the Harvard Coop; and
WHEREAS: Both Margaret and Richard enjoy hobbies, Margaret enjoys volunteer work and shopping, Richard, reading, golf and fishing; and
WHEREAS: Margaret and Richard’s lives have been enriched through their children, Richard, Timothy, Susan, Laura, Mary and Dennis; and
WHEREAS: Margaret & Richard have been blessed with eleven grandchildren; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Margaret A. and Richard C. Callahan on the occasion of their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary and wish for them continued health and happiness in the future; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to prepare a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution for presentation to Margaret and Richard on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record wishing a speedy recovery to John DiGiovanni; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to John DiGiovanni on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending best wishes to Robert Brosnan on his impending retirement and migration to Florida; 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 Brosnan on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending best wishes for a speedy recovery to Jacqueline Sullivan and extending prayers that her medical treatment pass quickly and that she will be up and about in record time; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Jacqueline Sullivan on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Get Well wishes to Senator Robert Travaglini; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Senator Travaglini on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of James D. Martel, formerly of Cambridge, on March 7, 2001; and
WHEREAS: James was the son of the late Albert and Sarah (Carr) Martel; and
WHEREAS: James was the beloved husband of the late Anna L. (Maher) Martel; and
WHEREAS: James’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Trudy T. (Dirksmeier) Martel; his daughters Lynne Pardi, Grace Zizza and Judith Ray; his brothers Albert, William and Thomas Martel; and his many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: James 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 James D. Martel 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 Martel family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Jacqueline Kloss on March 10, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Jacqueline was a former board member of Cambridge Family and Children's Service; and
also a member of the agency's corporation; and
WHEREAS: Jacqueline was a member of the board of directors of Longy School of Music and the Home for Little Wanderers; and
WHEREAS: Jacqueline was a member of the board of directors of the Home for Little Wanderers; and
WHEREAS: Jacqueline’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Henry Kloss; her daughters Margot Rothmann and Jennifer Hummel; her son David C. Kloss; and her seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: Jacqueline 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 Jacqueline Kloss 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 Kloss family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
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 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to Ken Maguire, former editor of the Cambridge Chronicle, on his new position as a Washington correspondent for Associated Press; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Ken Maguire on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-69.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record sending its Get Well wishes to Rose Frisch; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Rose Frisch on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-70.
March 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helen "June" Johnson on March 14, 2001; and
WHEREAS: June was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ruth Johnson; and
WHEREAS: June’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Nathan Johnson; her siblings Nathan and Wayne Johnson; her grandchildren Nathan and Nicole Johnson; her two aunts; and many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: June 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 Helen "June" Johnson 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 Johnson family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-71.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its sincere condolences to the family of George Somarippa, former Democratic City Chair; 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 Somarippa family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-72.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Transkaryotic Therapies Inc. (TKT), a Cambridge biotech company, received a US patent for the treatment of a genetic disorder; and
WHEREAS: Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A is a genetic disorder that leads to skeletal deformities and progressive mental retardation; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Transkaryotic Therapies Inc. on receiving this patent; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Transkaryotic Therapies Inc. on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-73.
MAYOR GALLUCCIO March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Throughout the year Cambridge Taxi drivers greatly contribute to the quality of life for all our residents; and
WHEREAS: Most of their good deeds go unnoticed with little thanks or public acknowledgement; and
WHEREAS: Taxi drivers throughout the world are commonly referred to as the goodwill ambassadors of their respective cities or towns and therefore deserve to be properly thanked and appreciated; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has chosen from among its many nominations, Mr. Hisham Hegazy as the 2001 Cambridge Taxicab Driver of the Year; and
WHEREAS: Mr.Hegazy whose kind and courteous manner was cited by numerous residents is the owner/operator of an Accessible Taxi Van and has provided outstanding service to all, especially the elderly and disabled riders; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate and thank Hisham Hegazy on receiving the 2001 Taxi Driver of the Year Award and wish him good health, happiness and future success; and be it further;
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Hisham Hegazy on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-74.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: It has recently come to the attention of the City Council that Cambridge resident and Administrative Judge Carolynn N. Fischel was recognized for her artistic acumen on the front page of “The Boston Law Tribune"; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge cityscapes and the Longfellow Bridge are frequent subjects of her art; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this Council congratulates Administrative Judge Carolynn N. Fischel for being recognized for her art work, and expresses the hope for future good fortune and continued success in all endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED: The City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy this resolution to The Honorable Carolynn N. Fischel on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-75.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record declaring March as Women's History Month in Cambridge and encourage all to explore the contributions of women to the history of humankind.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-76.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record wishing a Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to Reverend and Mrs. Richard Richardson; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Reverend and Mrs. Richard Richardson on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-77.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council invite all Cantabrigians to participate in Cambridge's first Black/Jewish Seder on April 5, 2001 at St. Paul AME Church Christian Life Center.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-78.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Ice skating is a good outdoor sport for children in this northern climate; and
WHEREAS: Some children do not have ice skates; and
WHEREAS: A skating program has been created where all children can skate whether or not they own their own ice skates; and
WHEREAS: This program was created through the effort of Anne Strong with participation from the School and Police Departments, the McCartney Foundation, Christ Church and Senator Robert Travaglini; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing appreciation to Anne Strong, Senator Robert Travaglini, the McCartney Foundation, Christ Church, the Police Department and the School Department for all their efforts in coordinating this ice skating program that benefit all children and in particular children who do not own skates; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Anne Strong, Senator Robert Travaglini, the McCartney Foundation, Christ Church, the Police Department and the School Department on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-79.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record congratulating the Cambridge Rindge and Latin boys basketball team on defeating number-one ranked Brockton High School on March 12, 2001 at the Fleet Center, a win that put them in the final round for the Division One State Championship at the Worcester Centrum on March 17, 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 Cambridge Rindge and Latin boys basketball team on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-80.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cheerleaders on their championship award; 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 Rindge and Latin Cheerleaders on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-81.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its sincere condolences to the family of Paul Monahan, City of Cambridge firefighter; 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 Monahan family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-82.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all residents to be cognizant of the Giving Tree Foundation's Third Annual Comedy Night on March 31, 2001 at the East Cambridge VFW.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-83.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to the Harvard Square Business Association on their 90th Annual Dinner - the Cirque du Square to be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2001 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.; 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 Harvard Square Business Association on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-84.
March 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Theodore A. Brown on March 15, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Theodore was a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran; and
WHEREAS: Theodore’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Eugenia (McMakin) Brown; his sons Steven W. and Nelson W. Brown; his seven step-children; and his three grandchildren; 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 A. Brown 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 Brown family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-85.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS: The inclement weather of March 5 and 6 had the potential for temporarily limiting city services if it weren't for city essential personnel who kept the functions of the city up and running; and
WHEREAS: In appreciation for a job well done, the City Manager has informed city department heads that compensatory time will be given to the employees who worked on March 5 and 6 to keep the city running; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record thanking all employees who worked on March 5 and 6 to keep all the functions of the city up and running; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record supporting the decision of the City Manager regarding compensatory time as a means of thanking those employees who worked during the storm of 2001.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-86.
March 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Susan A. Silk on March 14, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Susan’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her brother John Silk; her sisters Mary Farren and Florence Maher; her nephews Ronald and Robert Silk; her nieces Marie and Catherine Farren, Joanne Gray and Mary Ellen Boutin; her several cousins; and her many grand nieces and grand nephews; and
WHEREAS: Susan 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 Susan A. Silk 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 Silk family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-87.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Shawn D. Patterson on March 16, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Shawn was a freshman at Massachusetts Maritime Academy where he was a member of the rowing crew and the ski club; and
WHEREAS: Shawn loved fishing and spent summers catching dogfish and running a 42 foot gill-netter; and
WHEREAS: Shawn's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his parents Douglas H. and Jill (Carchia) Patterson; his sister Katie Patterson; his grandparents Pat and Gil Patterson; and his many relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS: Shawn 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 Shawn D. Patterson 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 Patterson family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-88.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Louis J. Sarno on March 14, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Louis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Faith I. (Carney) Sarno; his daughters Denise F. Sarno-Bucca, Lisa H. Sarno-Bowen and Brenda C. McLoughlin; his sons Mark C., Gregory L. and Daniel T. Sarno; his mother Rose M. Sarno; his six grandchildren; his aunt; and his two uncles; and
WHEREAS: Louis 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 Louis J. Sarno 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 Sarno family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-89.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary M. (Malone) O'Brien on March 18, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. O'Brien; and
WHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Maureen Brooks, Marjorie DeFerrari and Eileen Mack; and her sons Robert, William and John O'Brien; 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 M. O'Brien 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 O'Brien family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-90.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that the CRLS production of the play "Hotel" has won at the semi-final round of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival, and will go on to compete in the final round at the John Hancock Hall in Boston in the first week of April; and
WHEREAS: Over 100 schools competed in the first round of this competition; and
WHEREAS: At the semi-final competition, the entire CRLS cast received an award for ensemble acting; and
WHEREAS: In the first round of the competition, CRLS students Jake Alexander and Alex Brown received individual awards for their acting; and
WHEREAS: At the award ceremony at the state finals, CRLS student Alex Brown will be awarded first prize for his performance in the statewide monologue competition, and Jake Alexander and David Bischoff will receive honorable mention for their monologue performances; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the CRLS cast and crew, along with the CRLS Drama Department, for winning the semi-final competition, and for the awards for individual acting, ensemble acting and the monologue competition; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its best wishes on the upcoming final competition; 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 CRLS Drama Program and the individual award recipients on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-91.
March 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Richard J. Blood, Jr. on March 14, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Richard was a retired Pipefitter of Local #537, Boston; and
WHEREAS: Richard’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Sarah (Thibault) Blood; his children Richard J. Blood III, Robert J. and Betty (Titchen) Blood, Ronald J. and Lisa (Lupo) Blood, and Roberta J. (Blood) and Arnold Brown; his grandchildren Chelsea and Taylor Blood; his brother Donald R. Blood; his several aunts; his one uncle; and many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: Richard 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 Richard J. Blood, Jr. 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 Blood family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-92.
March 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Thomas F. O'Connor on March 16, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Thomas was a retired Captain of the Stamford, Connecticut Fire Department; and
WHEREAS: Thomas was the beloved husband of the late Grace Reilly O'Connor; and
WHEREAS: Thomas was the son of the late Martin and Anne Connolly O'Connor: and
WHEREAS: Thomas’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son Thomas F. O'Connor, Jr., Deputy Superintendent of the Cambridge Police Department; his two daughters Lorraine O'Connor and Rosemary Ryan; his three grandchildren; and his two sisters Mary Nelson and Dorothy Cunningham; and
WHEREAS: Thomas 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 Thomas F. O'Connor 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 O'Connor family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-93.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the recent death of Albert Reilly at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS: Albert was a retired Boston police officer; and
WHEREAS: Albert was the father of Barbara, Joy, Rita and Albert Reilly; and
WHEREAS: Albert was the husband of Rita (Doherty) Reilly; and
WHEREAS: Albert was the grandfather of Scarlett Hubbard, Christopher Cosenza, Christian, Scott and Albert Reilly III; and
WHEREAS: Albert’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Albert Reilly 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 Reilly family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-94.
March 19, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending best wishes for a speedy recovery to Sandy Leone and that she will be up and about in record time; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Sandy Leone on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-95.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Kevin E. Callahan on March 18, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Kevin was the beloved son of the late Jeremiah and Rita Callahan; and
WHEREAS: Kevin’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his siblings Karen McKim, Mary Jeffres, Amy Thomas, Patricia Medeiros, Michael, Gerald and Renee Callahan, and Susan Scalese; and
WHEREAS: Kevin 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 Kevin E. Callahan 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 Callahan family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-96.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mae (Buzzelle) Bonitto on March 18, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Mae’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Frank L G Bonitto; and her many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS: Mae 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 Mae Bonitto 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 Bonitto family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-97.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Margaret E. (McNamara) Dunn on March 12, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Arthur H. Dunn; and
WHEREAS: Margaret’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sons Arthur L. and Richard W. Dunn; her daughters-in-law Jean and Tina Dunn; her grandchildren Allison, Jonathan, Jeffrey, James, Matthew and Ryan Dunn; and her sisters Patricia Hurley, Helen Pacheco and Jean Day; and
WHEREAS: Margaret 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 Margaret E. Dunn 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 Dunn family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-98.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all citizens to be cognizant of the upcoming street cleaning season that will commence on April 1st and urge all residents to cooperate by removing their cars so the street sweeper may clean the streets in the city.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-99.
March 19, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record thanking all of the City of Cambridge departments, including the Fire Department, Police Department, school offices and the municipal cable channel, which assisted the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School basketball program in celebrating their State Championship Title win.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-100.
MAYOR GALLUCCIO March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Rindge and Latin Boy’s Basketball Team earned a near perfect
end- of- season record of 24-1, with an undefeated record of 16-0 in the Greater
Boston League; and
WHEREAS: The Basketball Team roster includes Seniors:
Guard Louis Ford
Guard/Forward Shawn Barrows
Guard/Forward Stephen Passley
Guard Kiril Johnson
Center Teddy Ligon
Center Olrick Lucien
Guard George Rodriguez
Forward Jonathan Gillard
Center David Williams
Juniors:
Guard Anthony Johnson
Guard Mark Brathwaite
Forward Glen Steven; and
WHEREAS: This team was guided to the 2001 Massachusetts Division I Championship by
Head Coach Lance Dottin; Assistant Coaches Warren Ellcock, Damon Banks,
Peter Mugar, Frank Greenidge, Frank Cabral and Robert Cox; and Team
Managers Sara Morgan and Jessica Martinez; and
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Rindge and Latin Boy’s Basketball Team finished the year not
only number one in the state, but also ranked 10th in the east region by
USA Today, placing them among the top 40 basketball teams in the
country; and
WHEREAS: The Cambridge Rindge and Latin Boy’s Basketball Team defeated Everett
72-38, Acton/Boxboro 63-53, Central Catholic 76-55, Brockton 89-65; and
WHEREAS: In front of a charged crowd at a packed Worcester Centrum on
March 17, 2001, the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Boy’s Basketball Team
earned a redemptive victory by defeating Holy Name 73-69 in the 2001
Massachusetts Division 1 State Championship; and
WHEREAS: Following the victory the team was escorted by thousands of fans through the
streets of Cambridge for an energized victory parade and rally; and
WHEREAS: A banquet was held on Friday, May 25, 2001 at the University Park Hotel
on behalf of The Cambridge Rindge and Latin Boy’s Basketball Champions;
now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council extend its congratulations to the Cambridge Rindge
and Latin Boy’s Basketball Team for its commitment and dedication, which
culminated in bringing the State Title back to Cambridge and adding a new
banner to the dynasty which is Cambridge Rindge and Latin Basketball;
now therefore 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 Rindge and Latin Boys
Basketball Team on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-101.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending Happy 55th Birthday wishes to City Councillor Kathy Born; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to John and Kathy Born as they celebrate their 35th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to John and Kathy Born on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-102.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention that on Saturday, March 31, 2001, starting at 10:00 a.m. the Morse School will hold its Third Annual Book Festival; and
WHEREAS: The Morse School Book Festival will include a huge used book sale and a new book sale, crafts, food and fun; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the Morse School community on the Third Annual Book Festival and urging all Cantabrigians to be cognizant of this worthwhile and fun-filled 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 Morse School on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted as amended by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-103.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: On April 7, 2001, Pirandello Lyceum will hold its "I Migliori" (best in mind and deed) Awards Dinner beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Lombardo's in Randolph; and
WHEREAS: At that time the Pirandello Lyceum will present I Migliori awards to Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Francis X. Spina for Juris Prudence and to Jeannine Privitera, for her community involvement and legal authority; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Justice Francis X. Spina and Jeannine Privitera on the occasion of their being honored by the Pirandello Lyceum; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Justice Francis X. Spina and Jeannine Privitera on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-104.
March 19, 2001
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The "City-Wide Annual African American History Celebration" will be held at the House of Blues, 96 Winthrop Street on Saturday, March 24, 2001, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and
WHEREAS: Cheryl Morgan-Wilson will be the guest speaker at this exciting event presented by the Cambridge Department of Human Services; and
WHEREAS: The energetic and entertaining program will also feature "Ebony Jeopardy" and "Motown Renditions" and "Black National Athem Chorus," the Youth Leadership Program members; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating all of the organizers of this wonderful event and urging all Cantabrigians to be cognizant of the City-Wide Annual African American History Celebration; 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 Department of Human Services on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council March 19, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
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