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February 5, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR BRAUDE MAYOR GALLUCCIO

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing a Happy Half-Century Birthday to a very special Cantabrigian; and be it further

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

In City Council February 5, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.

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D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-2.

February 5, 2001

COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all residents to be cognizant of the Millers River Tenant Association's Annual Bazaar to be held on April 21, 2001.

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February 5, 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 its congratulations to Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. on his appointment as Chair of the Public Safety Committee; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001 COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Steve DiFillippo and Davio's Restaurant on their 10th year Anniversary; and be it further

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

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February 5, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Kerry Michaels on obtaining her Real Estate license; and be it further

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

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February 5, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the Cambridge Senior Volunteer Clearinghouse on the occasion of their reception honoring a major supporter.

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February 5, 2001

MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: The Agassiz Neighborhood Council will hold an opening reception on Friday, April 27, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on “Maud Morgan Prints and Other work from the 1960’s and 1970’s; and

WHEREAS: A celebration of Maud Morgan will be held on Sunday, May 6, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM; and

WHEREAS: All proceeds from the May 6th event will benefit the Maud Morgan Visual Arts Center, a program of the Agassiz Neighborhood Council; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council express best wishes to the Agassiz Neighborhood Council and wish them success on both events; and

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

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Patricia E. McMann will retire from the Public Health Commission effective February 17, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Patricia was hired as a Senior Clerk Typist in the Medical Records Department at the Cambridge Hospital on August 3, 1981; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Patricia E. McMann 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 Patricia E. McMann on behalf of the entire City Council.

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D. Margaret Drury City Clerk

February 5, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary Ellen Bruno on January 28, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Mary Ellen was the beloved wife of the late Anthony P. Bruno; and

WHEREAS: Mary Ellen’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sons Anthony P. and Robert J. Bruno; her daughters-in-law Marilyn and Vivian Bruno; her seven grandchildren; and her one great-granddaughter; and

WHEREAS: Mary Ellen 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 Ellen Bruno 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 Bruno family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 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 John F. Kenney on January 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: John was the beloved husband of the late Norma (McHugh) Kenney; and

WHEREAS: John was a retired Cambridge Deputy Fire Chief; and

WHEREAS: John’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children John J. and Norma Anne Kenney; his sister Beatrice Soverino; his grandsons John J., Jr., Stephen M., Shaun P., Brian M. and Kevin S. Kenney; and his great grandchildren Justin M., Joshua S. and Joseph L. and Stephanie R. Kenney; and

WHEREAS: John will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of John F. Kenney at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

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

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February 5, 2001

COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record welcoming Satchel Henry Sieniewicz born on December 19, 2000 to his first year in his City of Cambridge; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Satchel's parents Martha Eddison Sieniewicz and Tom Sieniewicz and his big sister Stella Sieniewicz; and be it further

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

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Lee E. Morris on January 29, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Lee’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his parents John P. and Gina (DeSimone) Morris; his sister Lauren N. Morris; his grandparents Blaise and Mary DeSimone and Patricia White; his nephew David; and his niece Olivia; and

WHEREAS: Lee 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 Lee E. Morris 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 Morris family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Inez M. (Iappini) Coppi on January 29, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Inez was the beloved wife of the late Frank Coppi; and

WHEREAS: Inez’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Rosemary McQuai and her husband Joseph; and her dear friends Sophie Stevens, Edward Savard and Dorothy Hibbert; and

WHEREAS: Inez 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 Inez M. Coppi 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 Coppi family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 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 the City Council that a very special Cantabrigian will celebrate a very special anniversary on Tuesday, February 6, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Theodora "Teddy" Arvanites began with Cambridgeport Bank on June 11, 1951 as a teller in the Central Square Branch, and she was there for thirty-five years working her way from the teller position to Vice President, Branch Manager. During these years, Teddy became a familiar face to Cambridgeport Bank's customers and the Cambridge community as a whole. Her strong ties in the Cambridge community led to her promotion to the position of Vice President, Community and Corporate Relations, a position she has held now for fifteen years; and

WHEREAS: Teddy excels in her current position of Vice President , Director of Community Relations; her title truly should be "Ambassador;" and

WHEREAS: Teddy is a member or on the board of nearly twenty community organizations in Cambridge and surrounding communities, including: CASPAR, Inc. (Cambridge and Somerville Program for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation), Cambridge Family YMCA, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Training Innovations, Inc. and the Central Square Business Association; and

WHEREAS: Teddy has been the "brain" and the "brawn" behind many of Cambridge's most successful charity events; and

WHEREAS: In recognition of her efforts, Teddy has been the recipient of numerous awards, of particular note: Tribute To Women Award presented by the Cambridge YWCA in 1992, Dow-Winslow Distinguished Service Award presented by the Cambridge Rotary Club in 1994, Margot P. Kosberg Award presented by the City of Cambridge in 2000 and the Grand Mentor Award presented by Training Innovations, Inc. in 2000; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record congratulating Teddy Arvanites on the occasion of the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of her employment at the Cambridgeport Bank on February 6, 2001; and be it further

RESOLVED: That in appreciation of her invaluable contribution to the Cambridge community, the City Council does hereby declare Monday, June 11, 2001 "Teddy Arvanites Day" 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 Teddy Arvanites on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record welcoming a new management and marketing consultant company to Somerville, Benoit Consulting, which will be located at 30 College Avenue, Somerville; and be it further

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

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: On Friday, February 16, 2001 from 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. the Seventh Annual Rays of Hope Awards sponsored by Ruah, Breath of Life, Inc. will be held at the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square; and

WHEREAS: This event honors outstanding persons in the community who make a difference in the lives of women living with HIV and AIDS; and

WHEREAS: Food will be provided by restaurants and caterers and a silent auction will be held; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record urging all residents to be cognizant of, and participate in, the Seventh Annual Rays of Hope Awards; and be it further

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

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February 5, 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 Francis P. Sylvester on January 31, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Francis was a retired Manager of New England Telephone Company; and

WHEREAS: Francis was a Consultant for the Customer Education and Analysis Training Center; and

WHEREAS: Francis was a veteran of the US Navy Korea; and

WHEREAS: Francis was a member of the Town of Norwell Advisory Board and Personnel Board member; and

WHEREAS: Francis was a past Chairman of Boston Telephone Workers Credit Union; and

WHEREAS: Francis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Dianne (Brennan) Sylvester; his siblings Clare S. Buckley, Mary Ann Tremblay and Charles McGuire; and William Slack Sylvester and Melissa Slack Sylvester; and

WHEREAS: Francis will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Francis P. Sylvester 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 Sylvester family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 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 Doris A. Martin has retired from the School Department effective January 2, 2001; and

WHEREAS: On October 2, 1969 Doris was hired as a two hour aide at the School Department where she worked in the cafeterias throughout the school system; and

WHEREAS: On September 3, 1974 Doris transferred to the War Memorial as a six hour instructional aide; and

WHEREAS: In 1984 Doris was assigned as a locker room attendant at the War Memorial; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Doris A. Martin 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 Doris A. Martin on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 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 Myrtle L. Byars has retired from the School Department effective February 1, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Myrtle began her employment at the School Department on March 2, 1970 as a Senior Typist; and

WHEREAS: In 1986 Myrtle transferred to the Affirmative Action Office in the School Department, the position from which she retired; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Myrtle L. Byars for her more than thirty 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 Myrtle L. Byars on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Michael J. Rudy on January 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Michael was the beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (Newman) Rudy; and

WHEREAS: Michael's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sisters Ann Walsh, Gloria Kilgour and Joan Pinsonneault; his many nieces and nephews and grand- nieces and grand-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 J. Rudy 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 Rudy family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001 COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: There are times in our lives that we all need prayers and peaceful tranquility to sustain us; and

WHEREAS: Even religious leaders of our community need peace and prayers; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record wishing Father William Walsh the peace of the Lord that surpasses all knowledge and understanding; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Father William Walsh on behalf of the entire City Council to let him know that our prayers and thoughts are with him.

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February 5, 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 Enrico "Henry" Ciampa on January 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Henry was a United States Naval Veteran of World War II; and

WHEREAS: Henry was the owner of Henry's Barber Shop located in Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: Henry’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Mary Ciampa; his daughter Evelyn Celona; his sons Ronald and Steven Ciampa; his brother Guy Ciampa; his sister Judy Pinto; his seven grandchildren; and his four great- grandchildren;

WHEREAS: Henry 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 Enrico "Henry" Ciampa 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 Ciampa family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Manuel Mendonca on January 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Manuel was a United States Veteran of World War II; and

WHEREAS: Manuel was the past president of the Amvets Post #122; and

WHEREAS: Manuel's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Ezaura Mendonca; his daughters Dolores Santoyanni, Adeline Meagher and Laura Wright; his sons Manuel, Jr., Larry and Adam Mendonca; his fourteen grandchildren; his two great- grandchildren and his brothers John and George Mendonca; and

WHEREAS: Manuel 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 Manuel Mendonca 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 Mendonca family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Idalina S. (Pacheco) Lima on January 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Idalina was the devoted wife of the late Jose Lima; and

WHEREAS: Idalina's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Guilherme Lima Medeiros, Emanuel, Henry, Herman, Laudalino, Frank, Dave, Maria and Lucy Lima; her sixteen grandchildren; her brother Henrique S. Pacheco; and her sister Maria J. Andrade; and

WHEREAS: Idalina 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 Idalina S. Lima 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 Lima family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: A welcoming reception will take place on Thursday, February 8, 2001 at the Engineering Center, 1 Walnut Street, Boston from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and

WHEREAS: The reception will welcome Cedestra L. Jordan, Esquire, the new General Manager for Safety and the Environment Northeast Corridor for Amtrak to his position; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record welcoming Cedestra L. Jordan as the new General Manager for Safety and Environment Northeast Corridor for Amtrak; and be it further

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

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: On March 2, 2001 Dr. Seuss will be honored; and

WHEREAS: At 11:00 a.m. a Birthday Party for Dr. Seuss will be held at the Harrington School; and

WHEREAS: The celebration, sponsored by the National Education Association, the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the Cambridge Teachers Association will focus on "Read Across America;" the goal is to have every child reading for thirty minutes with an adult; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record urging all residents, parents and children to be cognizant and participate in the Read Across America Program; 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 School Department on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Jeanne F. Brienze- Flynn on January 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Jeanne was the daughter of the late Daniel and Frances (Trani) Brienze; and

WHEREAS: Jeanne was the daughter-in-law of the late Patrick and Maureen Flynn; and

WHEREAS: Jeanne was the beloved wife of Bartholomew Flynn; and

WHEREAS: Jeanne was the devoted mother of Errol, Sean, Julie and Robert Flynn; and

WHEREAS: Jeanne was the dear sister of Anthony Brienze, Nancy Schievink and Frances Papsis; and

WHEREAS: Jeanne was the dear sister-in-law of Joan O'Sullivan, Crissie Ruffin, James Flynn, Mary Flynn, Breege Flynn and the late Kathleen Flynn and Sheila Kelleher; and

WHEREAS: Jeanne was the beloved friend of Mary Caporale; and

WHEREAS: Jeanne was the aunt of many loving nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Jeanne 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 Jeanne F. Brienze-Flynn 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 Brienze-Flynn family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Constance M. (Kochanski) Connerty on February 3, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Constance was the beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Connerty; and

WHEREAS: Constance's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sons Thomas, Paul and Patrick Connerty; her daughters Anne Maloney and Mary Connerty- Singer; her sister Josephine Kuntz; her nine grandchildren and her ten great- grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Constance 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 Constance M. Connerty 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 Connerty family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Carmen S. Gentile on February 3, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Carmen was the son on the late Frank and Marie (Gualtieri) Gentile; and

WHEREAS: Carmen’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his beloved wife Mary R. (Juliano) Gentile; his brothers Peter and Joseph Gentile; and his many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Carmen 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 Carmen S. Gentile 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 Gentile family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR REEVES

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Thomas I. Haddock on February 2, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Thomas’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Calvine C. (Bolduc) Haddock; his children Calvine Cook, Thomas I. Haddock, Jr., Martha Sennott and Joseph Haddock; his brother Joseph Haddock; and his ten loving grandchildren and eight grandchildren; 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 I. Haddock 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 Haddock family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Manuel Faria Pereira on February 3, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Manuel’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Inocencia (Goulart) Pereira; his children Carlos Manuel Neves Pereira, Lucia Pereira, Ludgero Neves Pereira, Zelia Neves Pereira, Antonio Manuel Pereira, Ana Maria Pereira, Joseph Pereira, Gina Furtado and Antonio Furtado; his five granddaughters, four great- granddaughters and four great-grandsons; and

WHEREAS: Manuel 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 Manuel Faria Pereira 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 Pereira family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Maria D. (Amaral) Teixeira on February 1, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Maria's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Ernesto Teixeira; her children Dionisio and Jose Teixeira, Raul Medeiros, Conceicao Correia, Florentina Fernandes and Joao Texeira; her brother Horacio Arruda; her fifteen grandchildren; and her twelve great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Maria 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 Maria D. Teixeira 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 Teixeira family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Eugene A. Walcott, Sr. on February 1, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Eugene was the devoted husband of the late Margaret (Wallace) Walcott; and

WHEREAS: Eugene’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Eugenia E. Coleman, Margaret L. Ellies, Tyrone D. and Eugene A. Walcott, Jr.; his brother Leroy Walcott; his daughter-in-law Joanne S. Walcott; and his nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Eugene 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 Eugene A. Walcott, 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 Walcott family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to prepare a suitable resolution congratulating Ed D'Angeli on his new book.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: Theresa Doiron and William Doiron both native Cantabrigian’s are the proud parents of a precious bundle of joy, Caroline ; and

WHEREAS: Caroline was born on January 18, 2001 Brigham & Womens Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts at 2:26 AM, weighing seven pounds and two ounces; and nineteen and one-half inches long; and

WHEREAS: Caroline will be the new queen of the Doiron castle in Milford, Massachusetts ; and

WHEREAS: Caroline will be welcomed with open and loving arms to her new home by her big brother Michael, nine years old; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate William and Theresa on the birth of their daughter Caroline 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 Theresa and William Doiron on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Birth Center has delivered over one-hundred seventy five babies since it was created by the Cambridge Midwives in 1997; and

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Birth Center specializes in caring for a culturally and economically diverse community and welcomes women from all over the world to the Center as a place where the experience of birth can empower women and their families; and

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Birth Center has a Doula Program that provides caring and effective assistance to women during and after the birth of their children; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate the Cambridge Birth Center on the receipt of the 2001 Sonia Smith Community Award presented by the Black History Awareness Committee at the Cambridge Health Alliance in recognition of outstanding commitment and contribution to the 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 the Cambridge Birth Center on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: Cambridge Pediatrics has served the Cambridge community for over twenty years, specializing in caring for patients from a wide variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds; and

WHEREAS: Cambridge Pediatrics offers their patients same day appointments and experienced and compassionate twenty four hour service; and

WHEREAS: Cambridge Pediatrics always attempts to accommodate the busy schedules of working parents and has repeatedly demonstrated that nothing is more important than the well being of patients and their families; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Cambridge Pediatrics for its receipt of the 2001 Sonia Smith Community Award presented by the Black History Awareness Committee at the Cambridge Health Alliance in recognition of outstanding commitment and contributions to the 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 Cambridge Pediatrics on behalf of the entire City Council.

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MAYOR GALLUCCIO February 5, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: Hellas United, a Cambridge Soccer Club is the Division 2 Champions of the Massachusetts State Soccer League and winner of the State Professional Open Cup; and

WHEREAS: Hellas United displayed a tremendous team effort while compiling an outstanding record of 19-6-1, scoring 72 goals (league high) while allowing only 28 goals (second lowest in the league); and

WHEREAS: Hellas United will be the first Cambridge team in more than a decade to represent the State of Massachusetts in the United States Professional National Cup where they will compete with the best teams from other states including teams from Major League Soccer (MLS); and

WHEREAS: Hellas United set a new state disciplinary record of six yellow and one red card in twenty-six games and for the first time ever the second division champions defeated the first division champions; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Alex Tsalagas, president of Hellas United Soccer Club as well as the players, coaches and supporters and wish them all good health, happiness and future success; and be it further

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

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of C. Mae Rudenstine on January 24, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Mae’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sons Neil and David; her daughters-in-law Zina and Angelica; her grandchildren Antonia, Nicholas, Sonya, Aaron and Sasha; her brothers Anthony J. and Victor J. Esperito; and her sister Susan Trathen; and

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

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

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February 5, 2001

COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Gabrielle Kovarna Raff on January 28, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Gabrielle’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Allegra and Arielle Raff; her former husband George Raff; her brother Anthony Drago; and her many cousins and friends; and

WHEREAS: Gabrielle 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 Gabrielle Kovarna Raff 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 Raff family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Ed O'Connell and Rita Colucci on the birth of their third child, Grace Camilla O'Connell, who was born on January 10, 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 Ed O'Connell and Rita Colucci on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its gratitude to Andrea Spears for all of her dedicated work on behalf of the City of Cambridge; and be it further

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its best wishes to Andrea in her 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 Andrea Spears on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy Birthday wishes to Nancy Galluccio, mother of Mayor Anthony Galluccio, who will celebrate her birthday on February 13, 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 Nancy Galluccio on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: Beatrice Levy Davis was born eighty years ago on Valentine's Day in Coney Island, New York and the daughter of Mary Schiller and Harry Levy; and

WHEREAS: Beatrice grew up in Dorchester and attended Jeremiah E. Burke High School; and

WHEREAS: After marrying Ralph Davis, Beatrice became the mother of three children - Mary Martha, Michael and Henrietta; and

WHEREAS: Beatrice made her family proud by earning her Bachelor's degree at Bentley College at the age of seventy-two; and

WHEREAS: Beatrice is now the grandmother of seven accomplished and becoming accomplished young men and one young woman - Gregory, Adam, Daniel, Sam, Bethany, Aaron and Benjamin; and

WHEREAS: Beatrice is known for her sharp wit, strong opinions and raucous sense of humor; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing Beatrice Levy Davis "Mazel Tov" and congratulations on her 80th Birthday and wish her many additional Valentine's Days of 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 Beatrice Levy Davis on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending speedy recovery wishes to Anita Delaney, mother of City Clerk D. Margaret Drury; and be it further

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

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February 5, 2001

RESOLVED: That the Assistant to the City Council develop a plan for providing refreshments to persons attending the City Council meeting.

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February 5, 2001

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy Birthday greetings to Gladys Hill who will celebrate her 102nd Birthday on Tuesday, February 6, 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 Gladys Hill on behalf of the entire City Council.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: Geneva Mitchell is a long-time Cambridge resident having come to Cambridge in 1929 to live with her brother; and

WHEREAS: Geneva was born on March 2, 1904 in Zebulon, North Carolina; and

WHEREAS: Geneva renewed an old acquaintance from Zebulon in Luther Mitchell; the two married on June 27, 1931; and

WHEREAS: The Mitchell's have four children Estelle Coleman of California; Gloria Moore of Boston; Robert Mitchell of Lynn; and Sandra Frasier of Maryland; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy 97th Birthday wishes to Geneva Mitchell, a special Cantabrigian; and be it further

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

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February 5, 2001

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy Birthday wishes to all Aquarians.

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February 5, 2001

WHEREAS: On February 15, 2001 at 6:30 PM a public forum will be held at the Cambridge Senior Center, First Floor Auditorium; and

WHEREAS: This will be a kick-off of Consumer Council Week with a “To Be A Smart Consumer” program featuring representatives from the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General and the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles; and

WHEREAS: This program will include a primer on smart consumer practices during automobile transactions; and

WHEREAS: The center point of the event is the public launching of CAR SMART 2001; a comprehensive guide including everything a consumer might need to know about automobile transactions; purchasing, leasing and repairing; and

WHEREAS: The CAR SMART 2001 booklet was developed by the Massachusetts Consumers’ Coalition, the state-wide consumer organization under the leadership of its chairman, Paul Schlaver, Executive Director of the Cambridge Consumers’ Council; and

WHEREAS: Three panelists will offer consumer advice and information relevant to their expertise and field questions. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and AAA of Southern New England will be represented; and

WHEREAS: The booklet will be distributed free to the general public by consumer agencies and others throughout the Commonwealth. In Cambridge, copies will be available through the Consumers’ Council office at 831 Massachusetts Avenue, and copies will soon be on reserve at all Cambridge Library branches; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council thank all who participated for their time and effort in this great publication that will provide important information to the Cambridge residents and residents throughout the Commonwealth about automobile transactions; and be it further RESOLVED: That this City Council thank Paul Schlaver, Executive Director of the Cambridge Consumers’ Council for his leadership in this important effort; 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 Consumers’ Council on behalf of the entire City Council.

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