Cambridge, Ma
R-1.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Harvard University has announced the grant recipients of the second round of the Harvard Housing Innovation Program; and
WHEREAS: These grants are awarded for innovation in affordable housing policy and practice; and
WHEREAS: The grants to our Cambridge non-profits include, Cambridge Affordable Housing Corp., Just-a-Start, and Transition House were announced on June 8, 2001; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council thank Harvard University and congratulate the Cambridge recipients and applaud them for their hard work in creating affordable housing units in Cambridge; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the grant recipients on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
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 Attorney Paul D. Doran on June 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Paul was the son of the late Attorney Edward Doran and Josephine Doran; and
WHEREAS: Paul’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Dragana Doran; his children Catherine Theresa and Paul D. Doran; and his siblings Susan O'Leary, Charles Doran, Attorney Edward Doran and Attorney William Doran; and
WHEREAS: Paul 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 Attorney Paul D. Doran 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 Doran family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 William M. Murphy on June 2, 2001; and
WHEREAS: William was the beloved son of the late James J. and Margaret (Sullivan) Murphy; and
WHEREAS: William’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Joanne , Robert, John and Daniel Murphy; and his siblings Timothy P., John J., Daniel F. and Catherine L. Murphy and Margaret Finnerty; and
WHEREAS: William 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 William M. Murphy 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 Murphy family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record urging all residents to cognizant of and participate in the benefit to be held on Saturday, June 23, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p. m. at the V.F.W. Hall, First Street, East Cambridge for the William Hahn Memorial Trust Fund.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending best wishes to the Portuguese American Civic League on the occasion of the Feast of the Holy Ghost which will take place on the weekend of July 8th, 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 Portuguese American Civic League on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy 72nd Birthday wishes to Adelcine Chamblin; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Adelcine Chamblin on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to Lisa Peterson on being appointed the Commissioner of the Public Works Department; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Lisa Peterson on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Frances H. (Winsky) Marcin on June 4, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Frances was the beloved wife of the late Alexander F. Marcin; and
WHEREAS: Frances’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Carole M. Feeney and Patricia M. Rudman; her siblings Anthony Winsky, John Winsky and Della Gracyalny; and her grandsons Matthew and Andrew Rudman; and
WHEREAS: Frances 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 Frances H. Marcin 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 Marcin family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN June 18, 2001
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 P. (Keefe) Bolger on May 23, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Ann was born in Boston on December 3, 1939 to Irish immigrant parents and grew up in Cambridge, where she graduated from Matignon High School; and
WHEREAS: Ann was a community activist with special interests in affordable housing and healthcare; she was also a talented artist; and
WHEREAS: Ann served for 27 years as the parent coordinator at Graham and Parks School, and the parent liaison positions that are now a universal feature of Cambridge Schools are based on the job she created, starting as a parent volunteer; and
WHEREAS: Ann's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Frank X. Bolger; her children Erin, Sean, Mairin, Sheilah and Colleen Bolger; her sister Margaret Umanzio; and her seven grandchildren; 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 P. Bolger 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 Bolger family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Sandra Ann (McSheffery) Lavallee on June 4, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Sandra’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Bruce Lavallee; her children Ian James and Rachel Kate Lavallee; her stepchildren Jennifer Lavallee and Bruce Lavallee and his wife Michelle; her grandson Timothy; her parents James and Alessandra McSheffery; her sister Joanne White; her nieces Dara Barth, Michelle LeJeune and Shannon and Jessica White; her nephews Bruce Barth and Brian LeJeune; and her great nieces and nephews Brandon and Hannah LeJeune and Henry Barth; and
WHEREAS: Sandra 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 Sandra Ann Lavallee 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 Lavallee family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Leonard Sargent has retired from the Neville Manor effective March 29, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Leonard was hired on January 22, 1987 as a grounds maintenance person; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Leonard Sargent for his many 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 Leonard Sargent on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Julia Keane will retire from the Public Health Commission effective July 4, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Julia was hired on April 9, 1973 as a General Duty Nurse in the Operating Room, the position from which she will retire; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Julia Keane for her many 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 Julia Keane on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Maureen Picariello has retired from the Public Health Commission effective May 18, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Maureen was hired on August 26, 1983 as a General Duty Nurse at the Neville Manor; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Maureen Picariello for her many 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 Maureen Picariello on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge is committed to improving air quality and reducing traffic congestion because of concern about the levels of automobile travel and congestion and; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge is encouraging the implementation of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) as a means of improving the environment and quality of life by encouraging the use of transportation options (walking, cycling, ridesharing, public transit); and
WHEREAS: The business community plays an important role in implementing TDM and many Cambridge businesses have already implemented a variety of TDM measures for their employees; and
WHEREAS: It is important to recognize these TDM efforts which have significant positive impact on Cambridge residents and the employees of these companies; and
WHEREAS: Forest City Enterprises, developer of University Park, a prominent mixed-use development located Sidney Street near Central Square, has approximately 50 employees in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: Forest City Enterprises provides a variety of programs to encourage the use of transportation options, including a public transit subsidy of up to $100, reserved carpool parking, provisions of bicycle parking, showers and changing areas, partnership in shuttle services to MBTA stations and other area businesses, and membership in the Charles River Transportation Management Association; and
WHEREAS: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the world's leading universities and a very important member of the Cambridge community, is located along the Charles River and has over 7,000 employees in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a leader in implementing trip reduction programs, including a significant public transit pass subsidy for both employees and students, a variety of shuttle services, a preferential and discounted carpool parking program, extensive bicycle facilities and an annual transportation fair to promote transportation options; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City awards FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES the GoGreen Business Award in the small business category, and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City awards the MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY the GoGreen Business Award in the large business category, and be it further
RESOLVED: That a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution be given to both GoGreen Business Award winners.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: Lesley University's Say Yes To Education Program will hold a celebratory end-of-year event on Wednesday June 20, 2001; and
WHEREAS: The Say Yes Program was conceived by philanthropist George Weiss who, in 1991, committed to pay college tuition for an entire class of then-third-graders at the Harrington School in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: The Say Yes to Education is a non-profit, comprehensive college tuition-guarantee program that aims to help inner-city students build productive lives by preparing them for college or advanced vocational training.
WHEREAS: Preparing inner-city youths for college is a complex and challenging task, requiring a long-term commitment to children’s development, multi-disciplinary interventions and extensive resources and it involves working with entire families, not just individual students; and
WHEREAS: The Say Yes to Education works as a four-way partnership between the Say Yes Foundation and local sponsors, Lesley University, the students and their families, and the Cambridge Public Schools; and
WHEREAS: Lesley University has coordinated this program by working closely with the students and their families to ensure their academic and social success; and
WHEREAS: The Say Yes to Education program director Professor Anne Larkin, program coordinator, Doctor Jose Ribeiro, and program manager Barbara Ulm have spent countless hours providing academic support, counseling and enrichment activities to these students; and
WHEREAS: Lesley University President Margaret McKenna has been a strong and consistent supporter of this program; and
WHEREAS: As a result of this program, many young men and women who otherwise might never have contemplated higher education will become first-generation college students in the fall; now therefor be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate the 49 participants in the Say Yes to Education Program who graduate from High School as members of the class of 2001 and wish them all the success they deserve as they head on to further their education; and be it further
RESOLVED: That this City Council thank George Weiss for his visionary decision to support these students and to contribute so much to our community; and be it further
RESOLVED: That this City Council thank Lesley University for its commitment to this program and thank all of those teachers, parents, family members and student advocates who have made this program a success; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk prepare a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution for Mr. George Weiss, Lesley University, and the student participants in the Say Yes to Education Program on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Robert W. Healy, City Manager, for the tremendous honor of the creation of the "Robert W. Healy, Jr. Scholarship Fund" at the Fifth Central Square Unity Dinner held on June 5, 2001 by an anonymous benefactor in admiration of the City Manager's love and commitment to the city of Cambridge which will benefit CRLS graduates who will be attending college in the fall; 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 W. Healy on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
MAYOR GALLUCCIO June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The Elder Service Plan of the Cambridge Health Alliance provides, coordinates and manages a comprehensive system of the highest quality medical care and services in order to maintain the health, dignity, autonomy, quality of life, functional ability an independence of frail, older adults so they may remain in their own home and in their own community; and
WHEREAS: Dr. Elisabeth Broderick has been the primary physician at the Elder Service Plan of the Cambridge Health Alliance for three years; and
WHEREAS: Dr. Broderick during her time of service has provided care to the programs 125 participants, as well as other geriatric patients in The Cambridge Health Alliance service area; and
WHEREAS: Dr. Broderick will be relocating to Milwaukee in July and will be sorely missed by all at the Elder Service Plan; and
WHEREAS: On Wednesday, June 27, 2001 there will be an Annual Caregivers Appreciation as well as a Farewell Breakfast for Dr. Broderick, held at 270 Green Street from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council recognize and thank the caregivers for the dedication and commitment they provide each day and also extend best wishes to Dr. Broderick in her new location; 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 Elder Service Plan and to Dr. Elisabeth Broderick on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
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 Richard W. Sarchioni, Jr. on, June 12, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Richard was the beloved son of the late Albert and Catherine (O'Brien) Sarchioni; and
WHEREAS: Richard was the devoted husband of the late Caroline (Boccuzzo) Sarchioni; and
WHEREAS: Richard was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS: Richard’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughter Sheila Sarchioni Farrell; his sons Richard, Jr. and Michael Sarchioni; his grandson Liam Patrick Farrell; his sisters Barbara Elderd, Alice Sarchioni and Catherine Furtado; his brothers Albert, Bernard, Robert, William and Michael Sarchioni; and
WHEREAS: Richard 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 Richard W. Sarchioni, 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 Sarchioni family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph Leary on June 12, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Joseph was a United States Veteran of World War II; and
WHEREAS: Joseph was the former Captain of the Cambridge Fire Department; and
WHEREAS: Joseph’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Agnes (Shea) Leary; his children Joseph J. Leary, Jr., Barbara Liberatore, Jean Bokuniewicz and Nancy Condelli; his grandchildren Sean, Brian and Erin Leary, Eliza and Peter Condelli and Adam, David Matthew, Joseph and Mark Bokuniewicz; and his two great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: Joseph 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 Joseph Leary 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 Leary family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Bertha F. Pierce on June 10, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Bertha was the devoted wife of the late Henry Pierce; and
WHEREAS: Bertha’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Dorothy Bond; her four grandchildren; her three great grandchildren and her Godchild Christine Bond; and
WHEREAS: Bertha 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 Bertha F. Pierce 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 Pierce family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Michael A. McLaughlin on, June 7, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Michael was the devoted father of Michael J. and Peter J. McLaughlin; and
WHEREAS: Michael was the brother of Ellen Tansino and the late David McLaughlin; and
WHEREAS: Michael is also survived by his six granddaughters; his nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: Michael 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 Michael A. McLaughlin 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 McLaughlin family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 (Gentile) McDermott on June 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Rose was the devoted wife of Michael J. McDermott, II; and
WHEREAS: Rose was the beloved mother of Michael J. McDermott, III; and
WHEREAS: Rose was the sister of Lucy Reale, Emily Saia, Maurice and John Gentile
WHEREAS: Rose is also survived by her 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 McDermott 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 McDermott family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 William M. Casey on June 7, 2001; and
WHEREAS: William was the devoted husband of the late Marylou (McMahon) Casey; and
WHEREAS: William’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughters Kathleen Conlon and Patricia Duggan; his sons James and William Casey; his sisters Ruth Dillon, Ethel VanShyck, Joan Figoli and Lillian Sharkey; and his ten grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: William 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 William M. Casey 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 Casey family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to Francis Belcher, S.J., on the occasion of his 40th Anniversary of his Ordination; 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 Francis Belcher, S.J. on behalf of the City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy 32nd Birthday wishes to Raj Singh; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Raj Singh on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: An important and symbolic dedication ceremony will occur on Tuesday, June 19, 2001; and
WHEREAS: The ceremony will include a Donor Wall Dedication and the unveiling of the "Rainbow of Hope, Love and Promise";and
WHEREAS: This event will occur at the Cambridge Hospital at 4:00 p. m.; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending best wishes to the Cambridge Health Alliance on this symbol of commitment to building healthy communities; 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 Health Alliance on behalf of the City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Beatrice M. (Troiano) McClintic on June 8, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Beatrice’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Forrest McClintic; her sons George and Alan McClintic; her grandchildren Corey, Colby and Ariana McClintic; and her many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: Beatrice 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 Beatrice M. McClintic 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 McClintic family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Boys Volleyball Team for winning the championship on June 11, 2001; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Boys Volleyball Team on behalf of the City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record thanking Sarah Klipfel for her service to the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce and further extending best wishes to her on her future endeavors as she moves to Washington, D.C.; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Sarah Klipfel on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Malaina Bowker, Deputy Director of the Community Development Department, will be leaving the employ of the City in the middle of June; and
WHEREAS: Malaina will be using her expertise in her new job for an environmental planning firm in the town of Maynard; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record thanking Malaina Bowker for all her diligent work for the City of Cambridge and further extending to her our best wishes for her in her future endeavor; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Malaina Bowker on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record thanking and acknowledging the service of Roger O'Sullivan as President of the Cambridge Teacher's Association; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to prepare a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution for Roger O'Sullivan on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing congratulations to Paul Toner on his position as the President of the Cambridge Teacher's Association; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Paul Toner on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing congratulations to Joe Sullivan on his position as Vice President of the Cambridge Teacher's Association; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Joe Sullivan on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending belated Happy 80th Birthday wishes to Bill Corkery; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Bill Corkery on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
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 Mary Travers; 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 Travers on behalf of the entire City Clerk.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending congratulations to Arthur Gilman on being elected Secretary of the Cambridge Teacher's Association; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Arthur Gilman on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending congratulations to Jack Haverty on being
elected Treasurer of the Cambridge Teacher's Association; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to froward a suitably engrossed copy of
this resolution to Jack Haverty on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The Charles G. Harrington Elementary School students and staff are visiting the Azores from June 19-26, 2001; and
WHEREAS: The Harrington children will visit the cities of Ponta Delgada on the island of Sao Miguel and Vila do Porto on the island of Santa Maria; and
WHEREAS: These generous host cities including the Direcgao Regional das Comunidades are also sponsoring the reception for these students at which they will meet government officials; and
WHEREAS: While they are in the Azores the Harrington students and staff will attend school at Escola Basica Integrada de Santa Maria, their sister school in the Azores; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record extending its official greetings and salutations to the cities of Ponta Delgada on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores and Vila do Porto, Santa Maria, Azores, along with its appreciation and thanks to these cities and to the Escola Basica Integrada de Santa Maria; 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 the city and school officials on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: In the year 2001, the month of September has been declared Prostate Cancer Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS: In the year 2001 approximately 198,100 men in the United States will learn that they have prostate cancer, and across the nation prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed nonskin cancer in men; and
WHEREAS: Approximately 31,500 men will lose their lives to this disease in 2001, and one in six men in the nation are at risk of developing prostate cancer during their lifetime; and
WHEREAS: It is known that about 25 percent of prostate cancer occurs in men under the age of 65 during their prime work years, and at any age prostate cancer devastates families through loss of income, partnership, and support; and
WHEREAS: Prostate cancer leaves too many parents, women, children and other family members without a man they love, and African American families are disproportionately affected due to African American men having the highest prostate cancer incidence and mortality rates in the world; and
WHEREAS: Prostate cancer has accounted, on average, for 15 percent of the nation’s cancer burden and 15 percent of male cancer deaths, but the disease has received, on average, only about 5 percent of the funds this nation commits annually to cancer research; and
WHEREAS: Research suggests that men could reduce their risk of prostate cancer mortality if they followed recommended prostate cancer screening guidelines, including, examination by a health care provider and increased awareness and use of early detection practices; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council proclaim September 2001 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Cambridge, and urge all men in our community and throughout the country to become aware of their own risks of prostate cancer, talk to their health care providers about prostate cancer, and, whenever appropriate, get screened for the disease; 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 U.S. Conference of Mayors, Director of Health Programs on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Lizzy and Jeff Mansfield are the proud parents of a precious bundle of joy, Emily Mary; and
WHEREAS: Emily Mary was born on April 8, 2001, weighing seven pounds and eleven ounces, and twenty inches in length; and
WHEREAS: Emily Mary will be welcomed with open and loving arms to her new home in West Newton, Massachusetts; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Lizzy and Jeff Mansfield on the birth of their daughter, Emily Mary and wish them all good health and happiness; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Lizzy and Jeff Mansfield on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
MAYOR GALLUCCIO June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: James and Lynne (DiGiorgio) Edgehill are the proud parents of a precious bundle of joy, Christopher James Edgehill; and
WHEREAS: Christopher James was born on June 7, 2001 at the Framingham Union Hospital in Framingham, Massachusetts at 12:19 PM, weighing nine pounds and fifteen ounces, and twenty-two and one-half inches in length; and
WHEREAS: Christopher James will be the new King of the Edgehill Castle in Franklin, Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS: Christopher James will be welcomed with open and loving arms to his new home by his big sister, Vanessa, three years old; and
WHEREAS: The loving and overjoyed grandparents are Anne and Henry DiGiorgio of Franklin and Walter and the late Joan Edgehill of Somerville; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate James and Lynne Edgehill on the birth of their son, Christopher James and wish them all good health and happiness; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to James and Lynne Edgehill on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Anne D. (Donnelly) McGaffigan on June 12, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Anne was the former owner of the Watertown Letter Shop; and
WHEREAS: Anne was the beloved wife of the late John F. McGaffigan, Sr; and
WHEREAS: Anne’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Donna M. Tarr and her husband Evan F., and John F. "Jack" McGaffigan, Jr. and his wife Patricia A.; and her grandchildren Elizabeth A., Kathryn F. and Margaret N. Tarr and Erin C. Moira C. and Michael D. McGaffigan; 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 D. McGaffigan 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 McGaffigan family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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-43.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
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 Santo P. Mangano on June 13, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Santo was a World War II Army veteran; and
WHEREAS: Santo’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Philip Mangano and Donna Sacco; his grandchildren Hannah and Maura Sacco; and his best friends James and Francis Pacheco; and
WHEREAS: Santo 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 Santo P. Mangano 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 Mangano family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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-44.
June 18, 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 Julianne T. (Tansey) Carlson on June 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Julianne was a long time teacher in the Cambridge Public Schools; and
WHEREAS: Julianne’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Charles A. Carlson; her children Richard Carlson, Charlene Molinari and Michael Carlson; her brothers James and Daniel Tansey; her sister Mary Jane Tomasello; her seven grandchildren; and her one great grandchild; and
WHEREAS: Julianne 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 Julianne T. Carlson 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 Carlson family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: PARENTS FORUM will hold a book party to celebrate the publication of “Where the Heart Listens”, the program handbook, by Eve Sullivan on Tuesday, July 17, 2001 from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM at Bergin Park, located at the corner of Haskell Street and Pemberton Streets; and
WHEREAS: PARENTS FORUM began in 1991 as a column in the bimonthly North Cambridge News; and
WHEREAS: In the ten years since its founding, PARENTS FORUM has given workshops at Haggerty School, Fletcher/Maynard Schools, Hildebrand Family Center among others, and has organized Book and Toy Exchanges with the support of the Cambridge Public Library Children’s Services to benefit local agencies serving families; and
WHEREAS: PARENTS FORUM has reached out to families with children in public schools, private schools, parochial schools as well as home-schooling families and been involved with the business community through the Chamber of Commerce and by speaking at Rotary Club meetings; and
WHEREAS: The workshops, designed by Eve Sullivan and Christine Bates, develop parenting skills and are suitable for various settings. This handbook serves as a “workshop in your pocket”; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Eve Sullivan on the publication of “Where the Heart Listens” and applaud her dedication to PARENTS FORUM; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Eve Sullivan on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The Home Furnishings Association of New England, now in its 68th year, represents over 400 members in the six New England states, including wholesale sales representatives, retailers, manufacturers and suppliers; and
WHEREAS: The Home Furnishings Association presents the Robert R. Richmond Award of Eminence in honor of the Home Furnishings Association of New England’s revered Past President, Robert R. Richmond, a gentle man, who was also a devoted husband and father, and truly personified the term “Professional Sales Representative”; and
WHEREAS: The Robert R. Richmond Award of Eminence is only given by the Home Furnishings Association of New England when an individual is deemed worthy; and
WHEREAS: This year the Home Furnishings Association unanimously chose to bestow the Robert R. Richmond Award of Eminence to Carl Barron of Putnam Furniture Leasing of Cambridge at a luncheon to be held on June 26, 2001 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Kernwood Restaurant located in Lynnfield; and
WHEREAS: Carl Barron was chosen for this honor because of his lifestyle and commitment to his family, faith, industry and community so equaled that of Bob Richmond; and
WHEREAS: Carl Barron has the respect of the Cambridge Community and of his peers in the home furnishing industry because of his leadership in the industry and community, his ethical standards and integrity in dealing with his fellow man; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council congratulate Carl Barron on receiving the Robert R. Richmond Award of Eminence and recognize the dedication and commitment to his family, faith, industry and community, also to wish him health and happiness in the future years; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Carl Barron on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The Reverend J. Bryan Hehir is the first Roman Catholic Priest to head the Harvard Divinity School; and
WHEREAS: Reverend Hehir will be leaving the position he has held for three years to assume the position of head of the Catholic Charities USA in Washington, D.C.; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Reverend J. Bryan Hehir as he assumes his new position of head of Catholic Charities, USA; 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 J. Bryan Hehir on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The Boston Chapter of the Women's Transportation Seminar recognized the City of Cambridge as Employer of the Year; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge was also recognized as the National "Employer of the Year" and received an award in California; and
WHEREAS: The collaborative and innovative transportation projects which have occurred in the city within the last ten years have made Cambridge a more livable community; and
WHEREAS: The city has attempted to balance the travel modes and the needs of the people in the city; and
WHEREAS: The national recognition the city has received has been largely due to women in city departments such as Community Development, Traffic, Parking and Transportation and Public Works; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council commend the City Manager and the employees in the Community Development Department, Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and Public Works Department for their collaborative efforts in making Cambridge a more livable community and thank these employees for the recognition that Cambridge has received as the "Employer of the Year," both locally and nationally for their effort balancing the needs of people using all modes of travel including public transportation, biking, walking and cars.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Bernard L. Cotter on June 12, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Bernard was a United States veteran of the Korean War; and
WHEREAS: Bernard was a retired Somerville Police officer; and
WHEREAS: Bernard’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Frances E. (Moore) Cotter; his children Edward Cotter, Maureen Mahoney, Kathleen Greer, Eileen Arsenault, Bernard "Dan" Cotter and John Cotter; his loving daughters- and son-in-laws; his grandchildren Kimberly, Coleen, Terry, Maureen, Erin, Kerry, Kaitlin, Little Bernie, Kevin, Danielle, John-John and Nicholas; his siblings John and Dan Cotter and Eileen Page; and his many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS: Bernard 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 Bernard L. Cotter 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 Cotter family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Ben Hamilton-Baille, Loeb Fellow, Class of 2001, Harvard University, for his generous service to Cambridge community, especially in the area of pedestrian and bicycle issues; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Ben Hamilton-Baille on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
MAYOR GALLUCCIO June 18, 2001
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 the City Council that Janet Rife is retiring from her position as a teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School (CRLS); and
WHEREAS: Janet began her career September 1, 1965 as a business education teacher at Cambridge High and Latin; and
WHEREAS: Janet has taught at Cambridge High and Latin and then at Cambridge Rindge and Latin for 36 years; and
WHEREAS: Janet was instrumental in the opening of the East Cambridge Savings Bank branch at CRLS as a business education project, and she has been the teacher-advisor for the program since its inception; and
WHEREAS: Janet has dedicated her career to teaching the high school children of Cambridge; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record thanking Janet Rife for her service to the children of Cambridge; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing Janet Rife and her husband Joseph Rife a happy and healthy 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 Janet Rife on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: The second floor of Cambridge City Hall currently houses a wonderful model of the City of Cambridge; and
WHEREAS: This miniature version of Cambridge was constructed in six different segments by the three first and second grade classes at the Cambridgeport School during the 2000-2001 school year; and
WHEREAS: The model building was the culmination of a study of Cambridge, during which the children explored Central Square, interviewed people at businesses, police and fire stations and health care centers, and used what they learned to design the model; and
WHEREAS: The teachers who guided this creative educational experience were Patrick Cunningham, Bela Bhasin and Nili Pearlmutter; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the first and second grade Cambridgeport students and teachers for their model of 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 Patrick Cunningham, Bela Bhasin and Nili Pearlmutter on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury, CityClerk.
R-53.
June 18, 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 John Walsh has retired from the Police Department effective May 21, 2001; and
WHEREAS: John was appointed to the Police Department as a patrol officer in December, 1969; and
WHEREAS: In July, 1975 John was promoted to Sergeant; and
WHEREAS: John was again promoted in September, 1981 to Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS: John retired on accidental disability in November, 1992; and
WHEREAS: John was reinstated as a Police Lieutenant in January of 2000; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to John Walsh for his thirty-three 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 John Walsh on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy Birthday wishes to Rhonda Dirado; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Rhonda Dirado on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Robert G. Purvis on June 13, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Robert was a United States World War II Army veteran; and
WHEREAS: Robert was a Captain of the Cambridge Auxiliary Police Department; and
WHEREAS: Robert’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Anna T. (Hepp) Purvis; his daughters Kathleen A. Purvis, Eileen M. Purvis and Marguerite T. Dunn; and his five grandsons; 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 G. Purvis 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 Purvis family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Edmund J.
Medeiros, Jr. on June 9, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Edmund was an employee of the Metropolitan District Commission; and
WHEREAS: Edmund was the beloved son of Judith (Santagate) Medeiros and the late Edmund J. Medeiros, Sr.; and
WHEREAS: Edmund’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his mother Judith Medeiros; his siblings Robert, Paul, Kenneth, Nancy and David Medeiros, Judith DaSilva and Donna Souza; his nieces and nephews; his aunts and uncles; and his many cousins; and
WHEREAS: Edmund 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 Edmund J. Medeiros, 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 Medeiros family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Agnes Tomczak on June 13, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Agnes was the beloved daughter of the late Alexander and Marianna (Prucik) Tomczak; and
WHEREAS: Agnes was the loving sister of the late Sophie Peluso, Chester Tomczyk and Stanley Tomsick; and
WHEREAS: Agnes’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her nephew Peter Tomczak; and her nieces Paula Egan and Patricia Tomsick; and
WHEREAS: Agnes 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 Agnes Tomczak 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 Tomczak family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 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 Benjamin Houston Brown on June 12, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Benjamin’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Marguerite D. Brown; his son Timothy B. Brown; his step-children Elspeth Macdonald and Mark Woodcock; his two grandchildren; and his four step-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: Benjamin 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 Benjamin Houston 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 June 18, 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.
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY June 18, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Lawrence "Larry" Burke, Sr. on June 15, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Larry was a World War II Navy veteran; and
WHEREAS: Larry was a former Chief of the Cambridge Auxiliary Fire Department; and
WHEREAS: Larry was the past President of the North Cambridge Crime Task Force; and
WHEREAS: Larry was the beloved husband of the late Alice (Oleffe) Burke; and
WHEREAS: Larry’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Cathie Maouncey, Louise Burke, Elizabeth Parise and Larry Burke, Jr.; his grandchildren Louise, Kathy, John and Allyson; his sister Irene Sparks; and his three great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS: Larry 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 Lawrence "Larry" Burke, 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 Burke family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
VICE MAYOR MAHER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Roy J. Roberts, Jr. on June 16, 2001; and
WHEREAS: Roy was the beloved son of Roseann (DeCandia) and the late Roy J. Roberts, Sr.; and
WHEREAS: Roy's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his mother Roseann Roberts; his siblings Sandra and Joseph; his grandmothers Sadie Roberts and Ann DeCandia; his nephews James Tivinis and Joseph Roberts, Jr.; and his niece Jessica Ryan; and
WHEREAS: Roy 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 Roy J. Roberts, 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 Roberts family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Kurt Gurdal-Friend of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School has been named the Boston Globe 2001 Player of the Year for Boys’ Volleyball; and
WHEREAS: Kurt Gurdal-Friend has been recognized as one of the state’s best outside hitters in the history of Massachusetts Scholastic Volleyball; and
WHEREAS: A senior, this is Kurt’s second All Scholastic team. He will leave Cambridge and head to the University of California at Irvine; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Kurt Gurdal-Friend on being named Player of the Year by the Boston Globe and wish him continued success in his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Kurt Gurdal-Friend on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Tarek Salameh of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School has been named Boston Globe 2001 All-Scholastic for Boys’ Volleyball; and
WHEREAS: Tarek Salameh is the state’s best setter, he broke the 50 assist-barrier in both the North Sectional final (66) and state title game (52); now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Tarek Salameh on being named All-Scholastic for the 2001 Boston Globe’s Boys’ Volleyball; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Tarek Salameh on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Kabir Mukaddam of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School has been named Boston Globe 2001 All-Scholastic for Boys’ Volleyball; and
WHEREAS: Kabir Mukaddam, a two year starter has two Eastern Alliance first-team bids and two state titles; and
WHEREAS; A National Honor Society student, Kabir averaged almost four kills a game and his three blocks per game was second on the team in the north Sectional Final. Kabir gave his career best performance, with 25 kills; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Kabir Mukaddam on being named Boston Globe 2001 All-Scholastic for Boys’ Volleyball; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Kabir Mukaddam on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Paul Poisson, Tim Dunphy and Hector Garcia of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School were named to the Boston Globe 2001 League All-Stars Baseball Team; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate these student athletes for their success and join them and their family, coaches, and friends in conveying best wishes on a successful Baseball season; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Paul Poisson, Tim Dunphy and Hector Garcia on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Melissa Levins, Kathryn DelVecchio and Robin Scott of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School were named to the Boston Globe 2001 League All-Stars Softball Team; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate these student athletes for their success and join them and their family, coaches, and friends in conveying best wishes on a successful Softball season; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Melissa Levins, Kathryn DelVecchio and Robin Scott on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS: Maria DiClemente has been named Coach of the Year for 2001 Boys’ Volleyball by the Boston Globe; and
WHEREAS: This spring, Cambridge captured its second straight state championship and third in six seasons under Maria DiClemente’s leadership; and
WHEREAS: In Maria DiClemente’s eight years as coach, the Falcons have won 142 matches and lost just 28, including a 43-1 mark the last two seasons; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council congratulate Maria DiClemente on being named Coach of the Year and wish her much success 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 Maria DiClemente on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Troyanah Evans, Nora Sullivan, Neressa Henry, Michelle Davis-Dottin and Nirva Guirand of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School were named to the Boston Globe 2001 League All-Stars Girls’ Track Team; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate these student athletes for their success and join them and their family, coaches, and friends in conveying best wishes on a successful Track season; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Troyanah Evans, Nora Sullivan, Neressa Henry, Michelle Davis-Dottin and Nirva Guirand on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Kate Silver-Heilman, Margaret Levy, Natalie Akula and Lucy Lindsay of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School were named to the Boston Globe 2001 League All-Stars Girls’ Tennis Team; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate these student athletes for their success and join them and their family, coaches, and friends in conveying best wishes on a successful Tennis season; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Kate Silver-Heilman, Margaret Levy, Natalie Akula and Lucy Lindsay on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Tim Harding, Isiah Dottin-Carter, Adam Ziesel, Zekarias Habtemichael, Daryl Crayton, Louis Ford and Stanley Pierre-Louis of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School were named to the Boston Globe 2001 League All-Stars Boys Track Team; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate these student athletes for their success and join them and their family, coaches, and friends in conveying best wishes on a successful Track season; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Tim Harding, Isiah Dottin-Carter, Adam Ziesel, Zakarias Habtemichael, Daryl Crayton, Louis Ford and Stanley Pierre-Louis on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: Liam Crane, Nikkias Stefanakis, Peter Crane, Ed Crane, Yannis Comtesse and Alex Lada of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School were named to the Boston Globe 2001 League All-Stars Boys’ Tennis Team; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate these student athletes for their success and join them and their family, coaches, and friends in conveying best wishes on a successful Tennis season; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Liam Crane, Nikkias Stefanakis, Peter Crane, Ed Crane, Yannis Comtesse and Alex Lada on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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.
June 18, 2001
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that the Right Honourable Justin Malewezi, Vice President of the African Republic of Malawi, will be visiting the Boston area this week; and
WHEREAS: Vice President Malewezi and a Malawi Delegation are here on a mission to seek help in ending the AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa; and
WHEREAS: The Right Honourable Justin Malewezi and the Malawi Delegation will be honored at a reception at the State House on June 22, 2001; and
WHEREAS: The reception is being hosted by the Massachusetts Black Legislative Caucus, the Office of Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Search for a Cure, and the Africa Health Initiative; and
WHEREAS: The AIDS crisis in Africa is not an African crisis; it is a world crisis, and the health and wellbeing of all of humankind will be determined by our ability to stand together to end this pandemic; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record welcoming the Right Honourable Justin Malewezi, Vice President of the African Republic of Malawi, and the Malawi Delegation, to the Boston area, and extending its best wishes for the success of their mission; 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 Right Honourable Justin Malewezi and the Malawi Delegation on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council June 18, 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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