Councillor Toomey

December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR TOOMEY VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: SEA Consultants, Inc. have been located in Cambridge since 1985; and

WHEREAS: SEA has been involved in the Cambridge Community and contributed to organizations such as the YMCA, St. Paul AME Church, Central Square Business Association, CCTV, CRLS, Harvard, M.I.T., Police Officers Association Domestic Violence Group and the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS: Being a good neighbor is important to SEA Consultants and is demonstrated in its corporate sponsorships and its staff of volunteers; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its appreciation to SEA Consultants for being a good neighbor to the Cambridge Community; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to SEA Consultants, Inc. on behalf of the entire City Council.

In City Council December 9, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of eight members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.

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D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-2.

December 9, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS

WHEREAS: Theo Epstein, a young fantastic baseball mind, has been appointed the eleventh General Manager in Boston Red Sox history; and

WHEREAS: Theo was born in New York City and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS: Theo is a 1991 graduate of Brookline High School, a 1995 graduate of Yale University and a 2000 graduate of San Diego Law School; and

WHEREAS: Theo’s baseball career began in 1992 as an intern with the Baltimore Orioles; and

WHEREAS: This talented young man masterminded the fabulous tribute to the Negro Leagues at the 1993 All- Star Game which was held at Camden Yards in Baltimore; and

WHEREAS: In 1995 Theo ran the music, public-address and scoreboard systems for the San Diego Padres; and

WHEREAS: Theo joined the San Diego Padres baseball operations staff in 1997 and soon became its director of baseball operations; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Theo Epstein in being named General Manager of one of the most storied franchises in baseball history; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing Theo Epstein great success as he enters his new career and hope he can bring a World Series Championship back the City of Boston; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of the resolution to Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the Cambridge Home for the Aged and Infirm, presently known as Neville Manor, on being placed on the National Register of Historic Places as of October 22, 2002; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of the resolution to Neville Manor on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Ida Delle Sherwin on November 7, 2002; and

WHEREAS: After putting her career on hold to raise her daughters, Ida became involved in Temple Ashkenaz of Cambridge where she successfully pushed for women to be allowed to sit with men rather than being relegated to the balcony; and

WHEREAS: In the 1950s Ida co-produced a radio show that battled discrimination; and

WHEREAS: Ida earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Boston State College while she continued to teach at the Harrington School in East Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: Ida was the devoted wife of the late Dr. Herbert Sherwin; and

WHEREAS: Ida’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Nancy E. Kaszynski and her husband Frank and Margaret (Didi) Weinblatt and her husband Alan; and her grandchild Sabre Kaszynski; and

WHEREAS: Ida 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 Ida Delle Sherwin 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 Sherwin family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR TOOMEY VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary J. O’Hare on November 26, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Joseph O’Hare III, Eileen Martins, Brian O’Hare and Patricia Keddy; her sisters Constance Gallup and Louise Caiazzo; her ten grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Mary will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Mary J. O’Hare 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’Hare family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Luella Wadsworth on November 26, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Luella was the beloved wife of the late George Proctor Wadsworth; and

WHEREAS: Luella’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Anne W. Pardo and her husband Felix; her grandchildren Alexander W. Pardo and his wife Phoebe, Geoffrey B. Pardo and his wife Lissa, and Jennifer Pardo; her great- grandchildren Sophia Luella Pardo, Henry Jay Pardo, and Louis Anthony Pardo; her niece Janice D. Smith; her nephew George Edwin Dudley; and

WHEREAS: Luella 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 Luella Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR REEVES VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: As we enter the December Holiday Season many members of the Cambridge Community seek opportunities to touch their neighbors in meaningful ways; and

WHEREAS: A group within the city is planning a special first time event. A first (and later annual) Christmas Party, which is a benefit for Cambridge children especially those who in this difficult economic time might not receive many of the gifts that they desire; and

WHEREAS: The Russell E. Hoyt Post #299 and members of the American Pool Association will host their inaugural Christmas Party on December 22, 2002 from 5-7 at 288B Green Street; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the people of Cambridge are encouraged to seek opportunities to help one another during this holiday season and to attend the planned Christmas Party; now therefore be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council congratulate the planners on their community spirit and their conviction that all Cambridge children deserve a gift filled holiday season and we wish the event to be a good success.

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Sondra M. Darling on November 24, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Sondra’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Thomas F. Jr., her daughters Lisa and Sheila, her son-in-law, Michael Smith, her son, Scott, her adopted son, Allen Moore, her sister Esther Williams, her brothers, Robert Pinkston and Marc Fontaine, and her grandchildren, Amanda and Jenna Darling; and

WHEREAS: Sondra 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 Sondra Darling 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 Darling family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Robert H. McGaughey on November 26, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Robert was a United States Army World War II veteran; and

WHEREAS: Robert was a member of the Mount Auburn Post #8818 V.F.W. and Tomas Cardinal O’Fiaich Division 14 A.O.H.; and

WHEREAS: Robert was a past President of the Sacred Heart Church Holy Name Society; and

WHEREAS: Robert was the devoted brother of the late Doris Giarusso, Thelma McKeon, Mary Lou Doherty, and Paul McGaughey; and

WHEREAS: Robert’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Eileen (Downing) McGaughey; his children Robert and James McGaughey and Ann Marie Gregory; his daughters-in-law Irina and Deborah McGaughey; his son-in-law James Gregory; his grandchildren James and Jennifer Gregory and Tanya and Cassandra McGaughey; and his siblings J. Raymond McGaughey and his wife Mildred, and Claire Welch and her husband Eugene; 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 H. McGaughey 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 McGaughey family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Anne C. McGinness on November 27, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Anne was the beloved wife of the late William H. McGinness; and

WHEREAS: Anne’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children William H., David R., Robert E., and John A. McGinness, Carolyn Root, and Joan Campbell; her twenty-five grandchildren; and her twenty-nine great 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 C. McGinness 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 McGinness family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Police department is proud to announce its new class of incoming police officers; and

WHEREAS: The new officers have received the best police training at the Lowell Police Academy, where a Cambridge Police Sergeant is an instructor; and

WHEREAS: These individuals have gone through twenty-four weeks of intense physical and criminal justice training, and have now earned the right to be called Patrol Officers for the Cambridge Police Department; and

WHEREAS: The new police officers are as follows: Patrol Officer James F. Diggins Patrol Officer Beth J. Cahill Patrol Officer Alysha L. Collins Patrol Officer David P. Collins; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating these men and women on graduating from the Lowell Police Academy and wish them good luck as the go out to protect and serve the City of Cambridge and its citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of the resolution to each of the new patrol officers on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Anna M. Bossolo on November 27, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Anna was the beloved wife of the late Raimondo Bossolo; and

WHEREAS: Anna’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Luigi and his wife Luisa, Nancy DiCiaccio and her husband Salvatore, Elisa DiBiase and her husband Giro, Rita Centrella and her husband Antonio; her brothers Pasquale and Saturno Toscano; her sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Anna 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 Anna M. Bossolo 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 Bossolo family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Barbara Adams on November 25, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Barbara was the beloved wife of Robert W. Adams; and

WHEREAS: Barbara’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children David P., Stephen W. and his wife Lauren; her brother Jonathan O. Cole; her grandson Evan Adams; and

WHEREAS: Barbara 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 Barbara Adams 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 Adams family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Deolinda Souza on November 25, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Deolinda was the beloved wife of the late Manuel A. Souza; and

WHEREAS: Deolinda’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Hilda and her husband Alder M. Domingos; her sister Almerinda Cordeiro; her godchildren Lucy and Edmund Sousa and many other nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Deolinda 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 Deolinda Souza 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 Souza family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joyce W. Bailey on November 27, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Joyce was the beloved wife of the late George Bailey; and

WHEREAS: Joyce’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Robert Zipf, Katharine Sandstrom and Joyce Harrington; and

WHEREAS: Joyce 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 Joyce W. Bailey 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 Bailey family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Peter P. Tavilla on November 29, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Peter was the beloved husband of Maria (Barbaro) Tavilla; and

WHEREAS: Peter’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Josephine Ranere and her husband Frank, Anthony and his wife Pam and Charles and his wife Dawn; his eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; his niece Lena D’Arigo; and

WHEREAS: Peter 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 Peter P. Tavilla 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 Tavilla family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Paul A. Kuhn on November 30, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Paul’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Margaret M. (Dwyer) Kuhn; his children Paul E. Kuhn, Sharon Poirier and her husband Thomas, Lorraine Alves and her husband John, and Kathleen Bonvie and her husband Stephen; his grandchildren Renee, Tessa, Trevyn, Felicia, Isabella and Declan; his siblings Lawrence S. and Michael E. Kuhn, and Patricia A. Kuhn Bonita; 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 Paul A. Kuhn 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 Kuhn family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Judge Francis P. Cullen on November 30, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Judge Francis P. Cullen was a United States Marine Corps veteran and a Purple Heart recipient; and

WHEREAS: Judge Francis P. Cullen was the Presiding Justice of the Woburn District Court; and

WHEREAS: Judge Francis P. Cullen was the brother of the late Anthony “Joe” Jr., Lawrence and Mary Bruno; and

WHEREAS: Judge Francis P. Cullen’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife, Dorothy (Maloney), his sons, Francis P. Jr., Brian M., Mark R., Michael C., his daughters-in-law, Annemarie, Michelle, Nancy, Susan, his brothers, John R., Jerome B., his sister-in-laws, Madeline and Patricia, his brother-in-law, James, his sisters, Kathleen Pattison and Jeanne Cronin, his grandchildren, Corporal Andrew Cullen, USMC, Alana, Mary, Kirstie, Paul, Erin, and Matthew Cullen; and

WHEREAS: Judge Francis P. Cullen 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 Judge Francis P. Cullen 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 Cullen family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Lillian R. Cutter on November 30, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Lillian was the beloved wife of the late Russell Cutter; and

WHEREAS: Lillian’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Patricia Jakimczyk and Pamela McElhinney; her siblings Mary Parks, Louise Hines, and Helen Tivnan; her five grandchildren; her eight great grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Lillian 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 Lillian R. Cutter 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 Cutter family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Sister Simon Morrissey C.S.J. on November 30, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Sister Simon was a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Bethany Community; and

WHEREAS: Sister Simon was a retired teacher and elementary school principal formerly missioned at St. Agnes in Arlington, St. Matthew in Dorchester, St. Paul in Cambridge, Our Lady School in Newton and St. John in Boston; and

WHEREAS: Sister Simon was the daughter of the late Maurice D. and Mary A. (Murray) Morrissey; and

WHEREAS: Sister Simon was the sister of the late John Morrissey OMI and Joseph Morrissey and Margaret Meconis and Gertrude Iddings; and

WHEREAS: Sister Simon’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her brother James Morrissey; and her many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Sister Simon 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 Sister Simon Morrissey C.S.J. 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 Morrissey family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR TOOMEY VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Ambrogio Minuno on November 28, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Ambrogio was the beloved husband of Mary L. (Cobiino) Minuno; and

WHEREAS: Ambrogio’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Maryann Heuston and her companion Richard Willette and Nancy J. Libardoni; his grandchildren Carl W. and David A. Libardoni; his brother Michael Meninno; his many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Ambrogio 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 Ambrogio Minuno 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 Minuno family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR MAHER MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record congratulating Nancy E. Glowa on her appointment as Deputy City Solicitor, effective December 2, 2002; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Nancy E. Glowa on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record congratulating Donald A. Drisdell on his appointment as City Solicitor, effective December 2, 2002; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Donald A. Drisdell on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record congratulating Louis DePasquale on his appointment as Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs, effective December 2, 2002; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Louis DePasquale on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the recent death of Edward J. Maloney; and

WHEREAS: Edward was the son of the late Alice (O’Connell) and the late Edward J. Maloney, Jr.

WHEREAS: Edward’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his many friends; 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 J. Maloney 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 Maloney family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary Ann Clarke on November 30, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the devoted wife of Victor Clarke, Sr.; and

WHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Dana, Victor Jr.; her sisters Celestine Giles, Eulene Harper, Avalene Henry, Janice Clements; her three grandchildren, Tiffani, Kristy & Anthony and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends; 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 Ann Clarke 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 Clarke family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the newly elected 2002-2003 Cambridge School Committee Student Representatives:

George Krebs, 10th Grade – School 2 Curt Perry, 12th Grade – School 2 Emma Lang, 12th Grade – School 3 Ketna Julmeus, 12th Grade – School 4 Jennah Epsteinkraus, 12th Grade – School 5; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to each newly elected member on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the newly elected 2002-2003 CRLS Student Government Leaders; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to each newly elected member on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: The Genzyme Corporation yearly gives generous support to the Cambridge Public Schools; and

WHEREAS: The corporation lends its membership to aid the children of the Cambridge Public Schools in many fashions: Reading Buddies at the Fletcher-Maynard Academy, Power Science Program at the Cambridgeport School, grades 5-8 and the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Science Awards; and

WHEREAS: Genzyme also makes tremendous donations to the school department and its enrollment by way of office supplies and free Exhibit Hall passes to the Museum of Science; and

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Danielle Rindone, Elisa Tang and Adriana Pardo as they receive the Massachusetts Association of School Committees Award; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council thank these individuals and the Genzyme Corporation for their generous work with the children of the Cambridge Public Schools and wish them continued 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 each of the award winners and the Genzyme Corporation on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:- D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-30.

December 9, 2002 COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Thomas M. Celata on December 4, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Thomas was the beloved husband of Nanci G. (Garcia) Celata; and

WHEREAS: Thomas’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Elizabeth, Nicholas, Kevin and Christine; his mother Elizabeth (Linnane) Celata; his brothers James, Robert and John Celata; his nieces and nephews Jillian, Courtney, John, Michael, Gregory, James, Alicia, Jillian, Suzanne, Diana, Marc, Sara, Kathryn and Lauren; and

WHEREAS: Thomas was a community leader and a friend to all in the Charlestown community well known for his generosity and involvement in neighborhood affairs; 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 M. Celata 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 Celata family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Mr. Billy Collins, United States Poet Laureate 2001-2002, will speak about poetry and recite his work on December 12, 2002 at the Harvard Graduate School of Education; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record welcoming Mr. Collins to the City of Cambridge and thanking Mr. Collins for his visit to Cambridge to share his talents and love for the written word; 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 Graduate School of Education for presentation to Mr. Billy Collins on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that the Cambridge Domestic Violence Program, specifically the Cambridge Domestic Violence-Free Zone, has been recognized by the National Crime Prevention Council as one of its top “50 Strategies to Prevent Domestic Crimes”; and

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Domestic Violence-Free Zone was singled out for its long-term citywide approach to preventing the nation’s fastest growing crime; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the Cambridge Domestic Violence Program, in coordination with the City Manager’s Office, the Cambridge Health Alliance, the Cambridge Police Department, and the Cambridge School Department, on this recognition; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record thanking those involved for their work to prevent domestic violence 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 Cambridge Domestic Violence Program on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Dr. David Osler, Associate Chief of Pediatrics at the Cambridge Health Alliance, is the first recipient of the “Extraordinary Service to MassHealth Members Award”; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Dr. David Osler on this recognition; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Dr. David Osler on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR MAHER VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Richard C. Jarvis, Sr. on December 5, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Richard was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Roberts) Jarvis; and

WHEREAS: Richard was the son of Dorothy I. Jarvis and the late Richard D. Jarvis; and

WHEREAS: Richard’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Lisa M., Richard Charles II and his wife Karla and David Russell Jarvis; his brothers Michael and his wife Connie Jarvis, Stephen and his wife Marlene Jarvis; his sister Trudy Taylor-Cross and her husband Reggie Cross; his three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends; 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 C. Jarvis, 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 Jarvis family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-35

December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: Luis Fernandes, Director of the Rio de Janeiro State Government’s Foundation for the Endowment of Scientific and Technological Research (FAPERJ), will be visiting the Boston Area on Tuesday, December 10, 2002; and

WHEREAS: He will speak at 7:00 p.m. on “Brazil: People’s Victory and the Road Ahead” at the Cambridge YWCA Silva Room, 7 Temple Street; and

WHEREAS: On October 27, 2002 the overwhelming majority of Brazilians awarded Workers Party (PT) candidate Luiz Inacio da Silva, known as Lula, a resounding victory in the nation’s presidential elections; and

WHEREAS: Luis Fernandes, who is a political scientist and activist and a member of the Central Committee and the International Relations Commission of the Communist Party of Brazil (CPdoB), will address the impact and significance of Lula’s victory and opposition to the Free Trade of the Americas Agreement (FTAA); now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record welcoming Luis Fernandes to Cambridge and urging all Cantabrigians to be cognizant of this worthwhile and informative 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 Luis Fernandes on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: The Out of the Blue Art Gallery was born in the fall of 1996 at the little blue storefront located at 168 Brookline Avenue through the efforts of Tom Tipton and a handful of artists; and

WHEREAS: This wonderful group of believed that artists should be nurtured on their creative path towards sharing their work with the public; and

WHEREAS: The goal of this group was to ensure an enhancing and affordable experience for both the artist and consumer; and

WHEREAS: The gallery has always been committed to displaying to the public, the artwork of people from the local and expanding community; and

WHEREAS: The Out of the Blue Gallery now has a new home located at 106 Prospect Street; and

WHEREAS: On December 7th and 8th, 2002 the artists of the Out of the Blue Gallery will be celebrating their grand re-opening; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the Out of the Blue Gallery on its grand re- opening and wish the membership continued 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 the Out of the Blue Gallery on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: Kwanzaa celebrates, family community and culture. Kwanzaa is a time of the ingathering of the people to reaffirm the bonds between them. How for Andover Academy perfect to invite and honor Mary “Mercy” Parkinson as part of this years Kwanzaa celebration at Andover Academy; and

WHEREAS: Mary Mercy Parkinson is Cambridge’s Ashanti Queen. She has made it her life mission to celebrate family, community and culture; and

WHEREAS: Mercy Parkinson has served as a cultural Ambassador in introducing countless Americans to the Continent of Africa, and particularly to her native homeland, Ghana; and

WHEREAS: Mercy Parkinson has distinguished herself as a notable businesswoman, operating successful businesses in both Cambridge, Massachusetts and Acera, Ghana. Her intelligence and energy are both palpable; and

WHEREAS: Mercy Parkinson has designed her line of African Haute Couture beginning in London and moving later to Massachusetts. She has also established a Company specializing in group tours of Africa. Her African Adventures use as a base her sizable bed and breakfast villa located in a vibrant section of Acura; and

WHEREAS: If you took the seven communitarian African values of Kwanzaa and placed them in a vessel you would pour out Mercy Parkinson. She personifies the faith, unity, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity collective work and responsibility, which are the basis of Kwanzaa; and

WHEREAS: Mercy has played a very special role in our community in introducing the African continent and African cultures to African Americans, particularly those who have a deep desire to reconnect with their African Ancestry; now therefore be it RESOLVED: In the spirit of Kwanzaa, in honoring Mary Mercy Parkinson, you honor the ancient, rich and varied common ground of Africanness, a common ground which Mercy epitomizes is love, grace and progressive ideals; 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 Mary Mercy Parkinson on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: Happy Birthday Mr. George “Chip” Greenidge, Jr. It is a pleasure to celebrate your birthday because about you there’s a lot to celebrate; and

WHEREAS: You are a joyous, intelligent, energetic, hip hopping, house music loving, instigator of good things who is indefatigueable and is unusually successful at bringing people together and making the important progressive programs happen; and

WHEREAS: You are also now a thin man model, promoting that the happening young black man can take good care of his health and wealth and live long to become a celebrated leader; and

WHEREAS: Mr. Chip, one could go on all night about you, but this aint no dull longwinded spoken word night up in here at the colored Elks Hall! These are supposed to be a few well chosen words to indicate how slammin your stuff is; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: Happy Birthday Mr. Cambridge and Mr. Boston. The world stage awaits you; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to George “Chip” Greenidge on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Carmine A. Vara on December 3, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Carmine was the beloved husband of Janice Vara; and

WHEREAS: Carmine was the son of the late Mr. Henry D. Vara and Angelina (Riccio) Vara; and

WHEREAS: Carmine’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family; his daughter Victoria L. Vara; his sons Mr. And Mrs. John D. (Donna) Vara and Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. (Nancy) Vara; his brother Henry D. Vara, Jr.; his seven grandchildren Vanessa, Andrea, Carmine, Angela, Adrianna, Karen, and Julia; his niece Holli Vara; his nephews Henry D. Vara, III and Christian D. Vara; and

WHEREAS: Carmine 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 Carmine A. Vara 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 Vara family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Bessie J. Demakis on December 6, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Bessie’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Charles E. Demakis; her children Joan, Thomas, Gregory and Paul Demakis; her daughters-in-law Debbie and Joan Demakis; her siblings Nellie Jenis, Demetra Perris, and George Jenis; and her seven grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Bessie 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 Bessie J. Demakis 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 Demakis family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Ruth M. Sullivan on December 6, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Ruth was the devoted wife of the late John F. Sullivan; and

WHEREAS: Ruth’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Charles R., Gary R., and John H. Sullivan; her daughter-in-law Marion Sullivan; her grandchildren Matthew and John; and her siblings David McGrath, Grace Speigel, and Olive Currid; and

WHEREAS: Ruth 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 Ruth M. Sullivan at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Sullivan family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph D. DeMartino on December 7, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was a resident Engineer at the M.B.T.A.; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was the beloved son of Eleanor (Crowley) DeMartino and the late Louis DeMartino; and

WHEREAS: Joseph’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his mother Eleanor (Crowley) DeMartino; his sister Jacqueline O’Neill; his brother-in-law Thomas P. O’Neill III; his niece Leigh Crowley O’Neill; his nephew Thomas P. O’Neill IV; and his aunts, uncles, and cousins; 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 D. DeMartino 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 DeMartino family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002 MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: The First Annual “Battle of the Bands” was held on Sunday, November 10, 2002 at the House of Blues in Harvard Square; and

WHEREAS: This event was a collaboration of the Cambridge License Advisory Board, MIT, Harvard College, the Cambridge Prevention Coalition, the Cambridge License Commission, the House of Blues and Lesley University: and

WHEREAS: The Battle of the Bands was created to sponsor the message “You can still have fun without alcohol. Let’s prevent underage drinking”; and

WHEREAS: The college’s selected campus bands to compete against each other to win the prize of being the opening act at the House of Blues; and

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating C.L.A.B., MIT, Harvard College, Leslie University, the Cambridge License Commission, the Cambridge Prevention Coalition and the House of Blues for their efforts to put a stop to underage drinking and create a fun filled environment for students; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of the resolution to the each of the participants on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: California Pizza Kitchen was created in 1985 by two attorneys, Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield; and

WHEREAS: Their innovative pizzas feature tastes from around the globe, from Thai to Tandoori; and

WHEREAS: California Pizza Kitchen is the originator of the BBQ Chicken Pizza; and

WHEREAS: This fabulous pizza chain has 116 full service restaurants in over 26 states and is proud to announce its newest Boston restaurant which will be located at the Cambridgeside Galleria in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS: The Grand Opening will take place on Monday December 16, 2002 with a special holiday party with children from the East End House community center; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the founders of California Pizza Kitchen in opening one of their fantastic restaurants in our City and wish it great success; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of the resolution to California Pizza Kitchen on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the graduates of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department’s 29th Basic Training Academy and wish them good luck in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of the resolution to the each of the graduates on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR TOOMEY VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Irene C. Vitiello on December 5, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Irene was the beloved wife of the late Amadeo L. “Babe” Vitiello; and

WHEREAS: Irene’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children David L. Vitiello and his wife Iris Haley, Linda G. Vitiello and her companion Arnout Fontein and Kathryn I. Vitiello DMD and her husband David Pladziewicz; her granddaughter Laura K. Pladziewicz; her brothers Bob Lodi and his wife Charlotte and Humbert “Bert” Lodi and his wife Joan; her sister Eleanor Resteghini; her several nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Irene will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Irene C. Vitiello 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 Vitiello family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

WHEREAS: Elio Centrella has owned and operated a hair salon in Cambridge for over twenty-five years; and

WHEREAS: Elio traveled from Naples, Italy to East Cambridge with his parents and siblings; and

WHEREAS: Elio married Ann Marie Ferdinand of Walden Street; and

WHEREAS: Elio and Ann Marie raised their children Christopher, Marc and Leah on Griswold Street; and

WHEREAS: Elio moved his business from Mount Auburn Street in Harvard Square to the corner of Holworthy Street and Mount Auburn Street many years ago; and

WHEREAS: Elio will be closing his shop at the end of December after serving three generations of some families; and

WHEREAS: Elio and Ann Marie will enjoy retirement in Woburn with their grandchildren; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: that the City Council go on record congratulating Elio Centrella on 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 Elio on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Crystal Johnson, Director of Positive Edge, has co-authored a book scheduled for publication and release in the near future; and

WHEREAS: Soul Sister’s Diary is a collaboration of three “thirty-something” women with diverse personal and work backgrounds; and

WHEREAS: The book is a collection of short stories and poems about struggles, triumphs and experiences; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Crystal Johnson on her co-authorship of the soon-to-be released book, Soul Sister’s Diary; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Crystal Johnson on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Tripp Jones is stepping down as Executive Director of MassINC. at the end of January, 2003; and

WHEREAS: Tripp Jones was a co-founder of MassINC. nearly eight years ago; and

WHEREAS: MassINC’s research, journalism, civic education and overall work to strengthen the development of public policy play an increasingly important part in the way Massachusetts thinks about critical issues; and

WHEREAS: Tripp Jones is leaving MassINC. for an exciting new opportunity as Senior Vice President and member of the executive committee of The Mentor Network, a Massachusetts-based provider of home and community-based care for persons with special needs in twenty-two states; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Tripp Jones for his innovative work developing and strengthening public policy in Massachusetts during his tenure at MassINC.; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk express its best wishes to Tripp Jones in his new position as Senior Vice President at the Mentor Network; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Tripp Jones on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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December 9, 2002

RESOLVED: That the City Council extending best wishes for a speedy recovery to Sylvia Piltch; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Sylvia Piltch on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR SIMMONS VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing Charles J. Ogletree a very happy 50th birthday; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Charles J. Ogletree on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-52A

December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR SIMMONS VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that the Cambridge NAACP has honored Carol Hill with its 2003 Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Community Service; and

WHEREAS: Carol has dedicated her career and her life to serving the community; and

WHEREAS: Carol worked for the Cambridge Department of Human Services for thirty-two years before she retired in December 2002; and

WHEREAS: Carol established the first afterschool programs under community school; and

WHEREAS: Carol worked with a coalition of Riverside groups to establish the King Day Care and worked to create a crimewatch group for the Riverside Community; and

WHEREAS: Carol promoted multicultural events including the Annual Kwanza celebration; and

WHEREAS: Carol brought arts, science and chess programs to the King Community School Enrichment Program; and

WHEREAS: Carol’s dedication, hardwork and generosity of heart and spirit have brought enormous benefits to the citizens of Cambridge, particularly to the children; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Carol Hill on being named the recipient of the NAACP’s 2003 Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Community Service.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

D. Margaret Drury City Clerk 52B

December 9, 2002

COUNCILLOR SIMMONS VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the Cambridge City Council that the Cambridge NAACP has awarded its 2003 Martin Luther King, Jr. Universal Humanitarian Award to Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.; and

WHEREAS: Charles is the Jesse Climenko Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, and he is a renowned law professor and practitioner who began his legal practice as a public defender and has never abandoned the fight for justice for the underdog and outcast; and

WHEREAS: Charles has a nine-page resume of accomplishments of which most people would be very proud to be able to claim one or two; he is the co-author of the book Beyond the Rodney King Story: An Investigation of Police Conduct in Minority Communities, the author of chapters of several distinguished books including The Tireless Warrior for Racial Justice in Reason & Passion: Justice Brennan’s Enduring Influence and Blind Justice? Race, the Constitution, and the Justice System, in African Americans and the Living Constitution, as well as the author of innumerable articles in distinguished professional journals and law reviews; and

WHEREAS: Charles has been the moderator of many public television programs on an impressive variety of topics ranging from “Conference on Building Police-Community Relationships” to “Ethical Choices” and “Political Correctness and the Media;” his professional and civic activities include founding and directing Harvard’s Saturday School, co-chairing The Cambridge Public Schools Blue Ribbon Guidance Committee, several board memberships, including the boards of the Roxbury Multi-Service Center, Concerned Black Men of Cambridge, Freedom House, Inc., and the Southern Center for Human Rights Committee;

WHEREAS: Charles is a true Cambridge treasure, a Cantabrigian with a big intellect and an even bigger heart; he is altruistic, articulate, brilliant, courageous and compassionate; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. on receiving the NAACP 2003 Martin Luther King, Jr. Universal Humanitarian Award; 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 Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

D. Margaret Drury City Clerk