Councillor Sullivan

July 30, 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 Tyrone Bridgeman on June 23, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Tyrone’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Tyrone 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 Tyron Bridgeman 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 Tyrone Bridgeman family on behalf of the entire City Council.

In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-2.

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Francis W. "Bubba" Coveney on June 24, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Francis was a Korean Conflict Navy veteran; and

WHEREAS: Francis was the son of the late Daniel F. and Helen (Fahey) Coveney; and

WHEREAS: Francis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Daniel and his wife Susan, David and his wife Donna and Loretta Avenell and her husband Rich; his grandchildren Ricky and Lisa Avenell and Katie, Stephen and Daniel Coveney; and his former wife Dolores (Cabral) Coveney; 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 W. "Bubba" Coveney 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 Coveney family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Frederick C. Langone on June 25, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Frederick was a World War II Army veteran; and

WHEREAS: Frederick was a former member of the Boston City Council; and

WHEREAS: Frederick's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Aurora (Gatto) Langone; his children Barbara Sutera and her husband Carl and Lorraine Passacantilli and her husband Daniel; his grandchildren Daniel Langone Passacantilli, Mark and Lea Sutera and Stephen and Alissa Passacantilli; his siblings Madeline Sarno, William Langone and Rita Franzese; and his several nieces and nephews; and

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

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-4.

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Rose C. (Pleteri) Mazzei on June 25, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Rose was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Mazzei; and

WHEREAS: Rose’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Peter, Carmen, Ralph, Susan and John Mazzei and Rosemary Natale; her thirteen grandchildren; her fifteen great grandchildren; her siblings James, John, Thomas and Michael Pleteri, Louise Scalese and Susan Stagliano; and her many nieces and nephews; and

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

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Michael T. Wells on June 24, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Michael’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his parents Richard and Dolores (Newton) Battle-Wells; his siblings Gregory Brothers and Albert Brown, Dawn Battle, Robin Battle-Deck, Shiela, Andrell and Sonia Vaughn and Tina Brown; his birth mother Mattlean Brown, his nieces and nephews Sache, Taj and Jarrell; and his aunt Jacquelyn Newton; 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 T. Wells 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 Wells family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Matthew B. Ginnetty on June 27, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Matthew was a World War II Army Sergeant; and

WHEREAS: Matthew was a member of the Rockland School Committee; and

WHEREAS: Matthew was a member of the St. Vincent dePaul Society at Holy Family Parish and Cantor at the Sacred Heart Church in Quincy and a member of the Mirimar Alumni Association; and

WHEREAS: Matthew’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Mary C. (Doherty) Ginnetty; his children Dr. Paul F. Ginnetty and his wife Carole, Matthew D. Ginnetty and his wife Katherine, Mary E. Humby and her husband Joseph, Eileen Ginnetty and Joyce Bickerton and her husband Richard; his eleven grandchildren; and his many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Matthew 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 Matthew B. Ginnetty 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 Ginnetty family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Hanron) Phelan on June 25, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Peggy was the daughter of the late James and Ella (Shea) Hanron; and

WHEREAS: Peggy’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Thomas A. Phelan; her children Mary Ann Spiro, Michael J., Thomas J. and Timothy J. Phelan; her sister Jane Warner; and her eight grandchildren; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Margaret Ann Phelan 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 Phelan family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Francis Ronchetti on June 27, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Francis was a World War II Army veteran; and

WHEREAS: Francis was the father of the late Francis Ronchetti; and

WHEREAS: Francis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Joanna (Gulino) Ronchetti; his daughter Roseann Ronchetti; his three grandsons; and his siblings Irene Fringillo, Rose Marino, Doris Tirico, and William and James Ronchetti; and

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Ann Rita (Contini) DeLuca on June 27, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Ann’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Richard "Frank"DeLuca; her children Michael DeLuca and his wife Gloria; Dana and Kevin DeLuca; her five grandchildren; and her siblings Lorraine McGrath and Ugo and James Contini; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Ann Rita DeLuca 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 DeLuca family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Brendan Peter Anthony Grant on June 27, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Brendan was the great grandson of the late Anthony and Rose (Comeau) Bucci; and

WHEREAS: Brendan’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his loving parents Casey and Cathy (Geary) Grant; his sisters Lyndsey and Shannon Grant; his grandparents Edward and Arlene (Bucci) Geary and John and Yvonne (Pratt) Grant; and his several aunts, uncles and many cousins; and

WHEREAS: Brendan 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 Brendan Peter Anthony Grant 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 Grant family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Jack Lemmon, one of the very best actors of his generation, on June 27, 2001 at the age of 76; and

WHEREAS: Jack grew up in Newton, Massachusetts and graduated from Phillips-Andover Academy and Harvard College where he excelled in his acting courses and served as president of Hasty Pudding; and

WHEREAS: Jack was an actor of immense talent and range; he executed outstanding performances in roles as disparate as the finicky Felix Unger in "The Odd Couple," the boastful Ensign Pulver in "Mr. Roberts," and a cross-dressing musician in "Some Like It Hot;" last year he won an Emmy for his performance as a dying professor in "Tuesdays with Morrie" and a Golden Globe for best actor; and

WHEREAS: Jack's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Felicia Farr, his son Chris, his daughter Courtney and his stepdaughter; and

WHEREAS: Jack 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 Jack Lemmon 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 Lemmon family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001 VICE MAYOR MAHER MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR REEVES

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Alfred J. McGreal on June 28, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Alfred was a World War II Navy veteran; and

WHEREAS: Alfred was a retired employee of New England Telephone Company, where he worked for thirty years; and

WHEREAS: Alfred’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Mary P. (Rowland) McGreal; his children William G. McGreal and his wife Mary Ann, Alfred J. McGreal, Jr. and his wife Mary, Richard R. McGreal and his wife Joan and Gerard T. McGreal and his wife Kathleen; his grandchildren Patrick, Coleen, Kaila, Alfred J., Corinne, Kathleen, Mary, Sean and Michael; his sister Patricia Hughes; and his many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Alfred 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 Alfred J. McGreal 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 McGreal family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph J. Murphy on June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was a World War II Army Air Force veteran; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was a retired firefighter for the City of Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: Joseph’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Anna (Bowse) Murphy; his children Corinne Willard and her husband Thomas, Joanne Nixon and her husband Robert and Galvin Murphy and his wife Barbara; his grandchildren Tom, Mark and Ryan Willard, Leigh and Lynn Nixon and Kristen and Galvin Murphy; and his great granddaughter Jessica; 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 J. Murphy at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: Ellen Kelly, a distinguished leader in the field of early education, is retiring as the director of the Cambridge-Ellis School; and

WHEREAS: Ellen Kelly was formerly a teacher of a kindergarten class at Tufts University before becoming the director of the Lesley-Ellis School; and

WHEREAS: Ellen Kelly started the Cambridge-Ellis School, a non-profit, independent pre-school and kindergarten, which is a highly regarded institution; and

WHEREAS: The Cambridge-Ellis School represents many diverse families in the City of Cambridge; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its gratitude to Ellen Kelly for her years of service to our community. We also commend her for her dedication to early education and for her commitment to diversity; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the Cambridge Girls Softball Major League Runner up team the Angels.

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Girls Softball Minor League Runner up team the Ruby Red’s finished second during their regular season with a record of 7-3-2, their best ever; and

WHEREAS: The Ruby Red’s roster includes: Rachael Allen, Lilly Benham, Tess Benham, Ashley Craig, Beth Doyle, Carina Fish, Grace Lee, Poppy Lynch, Micaela Michaels, Lila Knisely, Cassie Parise, Amanda Sherwood, Felicity Slater, and Danica Watson, and coaches Steve McAuliffe and Scott Slater; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the Cambridge Girls Softball Minor League Runner up team the Ruby Red’s and applaud them for their commitment and love of the sport; 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 players and coaches of the Ruby Red’s on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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MAYOR GALLUCCIO July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: On June 25th, 2001 at the Gore Street field, the Cambridge Girls Softball Major League team, the Unknowns, played the last in a series of three games and won the title of champions for the fifth consecutive year; and

WHEREAS: The series was one of the most competitive in the history of the league with the rival team, the Angels, winning the first of the three games and the Unknowns picking up a win in the second game; and

WHEREAS: The Championship win was a result of hard work and determination of the entire team right down to the last minutes of the game; and

WHEREAS: The 2001 team roster includes the following players: Ashley Goodwin, Helen Sullivan, Lauren McAuliffe, Minnie McMahon, Sade Johnson, Kelly Doherty, Kristen Doherty, Casey Gardner, Shaney Johnson, Grace Laubacher, Kristin McManus and Jessica Craig and coaches: Paul DelVecchio, Sal Bonacci, Frank DelVecchio and Steve McAuliffe; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the Cambridge Girls Softball Major League Champions, the Unknowns; 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 members of the team on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Francisco de Matos on June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Francisco was the beloved husband of the late Adelaide A. (Correia); and

WHEREAS: Francisco's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Adelaide, Frank "Fernando", Manuel, Jose, Antonio, Mario and Carlos Matos and Maria Santos; his fifteen grandchildren; and his eleven great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Francisco 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 Francisco de Matos 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 Matos family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helen P. (Perry) Lima on June 29, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Helen was the beloved wife of the late Frank I. Lima; and

WHEREAS: Helen's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Theresa J. Lima; her brother-in-law Melvin Caton; and her nephews Melvin and Ronald Caton; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Helen P. 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.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Anne T. (Castriotta) Hacker on July 3, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Anne was the beloved wife of the late Clayton Hacker; and

WHEREAS: Anne’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Patricia Hacker, Debbie Abruzzi and Teresa Maio; her grandchildren John Hacker and his fiance Jennifer Leahy, and Eric and Sara Maio; and her siblings Susan Brown and Lawrence, Joseph and James Castriotta; 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 T. Hacker 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 Hacker family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Robert A. Ford, Sr. on June 25, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Robert’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sons Robert A. Ford, Jr. and Richard A. Ford; his sister Enid (Ford) Adams; his niece Judy Ford; his nephews Charles and Stephen Downs; and his six grandchildren; 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 A. Ford, 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 Ford family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary G. Morris on June 29, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late William D. Morris; and

WHEREAS: Mary's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Gloria Coppola; her sister Ruth Nicolora; her granddaughter Lisa Moreira and her husband Manuel and Robert Coppola and his wife Heather Coppola; and her four great grandchildren; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Mary G. 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.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph A. Souza on June 28, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Paul) Souza; and

WHEREAS: Joseph's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son David Paul; his daughters Eileen Mank and Dorothy Anderson; his siblings Tina Wells, Manuel Souza, Raymond Souza, Bernard Souza, Alice McGurty and Mary Fernandes; his seven grandchildren; and his two great grandchildren; and

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Joseph A. 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.

A true copy;

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July 30, 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 Edward J. Doherty on June 29, 2001; and

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

WHEREAS: Edward was a member of the F.B.I. Agent Retirees Association and the Marsh Post American Legion, Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: Edward was a co-owner of P.I.C.; and

WHEREAS: Edward’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his devoted companion Lillian Plocharczyk; his children Edward J. Doherty, Jr., Maureen C. Raddell, Regina Burke and Daniel P. Doherty; his nieces Marion Oates, Patricia Centrella, Donna Warner, Madeline Gallo and Susan Cronin; his nephews Joseph Duwan and Paul Duwan; his nine grandchildren; and his seventeen grand nieces and grand nephews; 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. Doherty 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 Doherty family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Francis J. McCarthy has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Francis, an English teacher at CRLS, was hired on September 1, 1966 and began his employment with the School Department; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Francis J. McCarthy for his thirty-four years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Timothy F. Mahoney has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: On January 3, 1967, Timothy was hired by the School Department in the Language Arts Department; and

WHEREAS: Timothy was assigned to CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Timothy F. Mahoney for his thirty-three years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Lynda Mahoney has retired from the School Department on effective June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Lynda was employed at the School Department on September 1, 1975; and

WHEREAS: Lynda was the School Psychologist in the Office of Special Education at CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Lynda Mahoney for her twenty-five 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 Lynda Mahoney on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that John M. Kawadler has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2000; and

WHEREAS: John served the School Department since September 1, 1967 in the capacity of a Special Education teacher at CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to John M. Kawadler for his thirty-three years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Monaks Kanel retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: On January 2, 1980, Monaks began his employment with the School Department; and

WHEREAS: Monaks was a Bilingual teacher at CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Monaks Kanel for his twenty years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Thomas C. Haley has retired from the School Department effective February 3, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Thomas began his employment with the School Department on May 1, 1965; and

WHEREAS: Thomas was a Social Studies teacher at CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Thomas C. Haley for his thirty-five years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that George Greenidge has retired from the School Department effective July 1, 2001; and

WHEREAS: George began his employment with the School Department on January 1, 1967; and

WHEREAS: George was a Physical Education teacher at CRLS where he was an inspiration to all students; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to George Greenidge for his thirty-two years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that David F. Goodwin has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: David was hired by the School Department on September 1, 1965; and

WHEREAS: David held the position of Special Education teacher at CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to David F. Goodwin for his thirty-five years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Barbara Ehrlich has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Barbara worked in the CRLS Drama Arts Department and was employed by the School Department on September 1, 1978; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Barbara Ehrlich for her twenty-one 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 Barbara Ehrlich on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Margaret Cassidy has retired from the School Department effective July 1, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Margaret began her employment in the School Department on January 1, 1968; and

WHEREAS: Margaret served as a Math teacher at CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Margaret Cassidy for her thirty-two 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 Margaret Cassidy on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Vasco S. Caetano has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Vasco was employed by the School Department on September 1, 1973; and

WHEREAS: Vasco held the position of Bilingual teacher at CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Vasco S. Caetano for his twenty-seven years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Alfred Simmons has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Alfred was an Adolescent Mediation Specialist at CRLS; and

WHEREAS: Alfred began his employment in the School Department on September 1, 1970; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Alfred Simmons for his thirty years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Ralph Sennott has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Ralph was first employed by the School Department on September 1, 1966; and

WHEREAS: Ralph was a Guidance Counselor at CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Ralph Sennott for his thirty-four years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that John Sennott has retired from the School Department effective September 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: John, a reading teacher at CRLS, began his employment in the School Department on February 1, 1966; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to John Sennott for his thirty-four years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

D. Margaret Drury City Clerk

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Patricia Rizzo has retired from the School Department effective July 8, 2000; and

WHEREAS: On September 1, 1962, Patricia began her employment in the School Department; and

WHEREAS: Patricia was a business teacher at CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Patricia Rizzo for her thirty-eight 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 Rizzo on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Robert "Rob" Riordan has retired from the School Department effective December 1, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Rob was hired on September 1, 1977; and

WHEREAS: Rob taught English at CRLS and also served as the director of Language Arts; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Robert Riordan for his twenty-three years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Janet B. Rife has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Janet began her employment with the School Department on September 1, 1965; and

WHEREAS: Janet was a business teacher at CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Janet B. Rife for her thirty-five 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 Janet B. Rife on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Teresa Ragosta has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Theresa, a CRLS school psychologist in the Office of Special Education, was hired on September 1, 1968; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Teresa Ragosta for her thirty-two 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 Teresa Ragosta on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that William J. Morris has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2000; and

WHEREAS: William began his employment with the School Department as an English teacher at CRLS on September 1, 1969; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to William J. Morris for his thirty-one years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that William H. McGinness has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2000; and

WHEREAS: On September 1, 1972, William was hired by the School Department; and

WHEREAS: William was a science teacher at CRLS; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to William H. McGinness for his twenty-eight years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Sherry Trella has retired from the School Department effective July 31, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Sherry, a Coordinator of the Home Economics Department at CRLS, was employed by the School Department on February 26, 1973; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Sherry Trella for her twenty-seven 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 Sherry Trella on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Sarah V. "Sadie" (Theal) Dente on July 4, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Sadie was the beloved wife of the late Harry Dente; and

WHEREAS: Sadie’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her brother Clarence Theal; and her nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Sadie 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 Sarah V. "Sadie" Dente 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 Dente family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its best wishes for a speedy recovery to Senator Robert Travaglini; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of William H. Reardon on July 6, 2001; and

WHEREAS: William was a disabled World War II United States Navy veteran; and

WHEREAS: William was a retired member of Carmans Union Local 589; and

WHEREAS: William’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends, his wife Catherine T. (Barrett) Reardon; his children Cambridge Fire Chief Gerald R. Reardon and his wife Anna Marie and Robert P. Reardon and his wife Joan; his sisters Mildred T. Brannelly and Diane Cate; and his grandchildren Valerie, Brian, Cheryl, Bobby and Siobhan Reardon; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of William H. Reardon 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 Reardon family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Paul G. Brousseau on July 6, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Paul was the beloved husband of the late Rose M. (Cole) Brousseau; and

WHEREAS: Paul’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sister Marguerite Bourget; his two nieces; his one nephew; and his five great nieces and nephews; 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 G. Brousseau 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 Brousseau family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Kathleen M. (Coburn) Dukeman on July 4, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Kathleen was a World War II veteran of the Women's Army Corp; and

WHEREAS: Kathleen's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Frank Dukeman; her sisters Marguerite Sousa and Bridget Yauger; her brother Patrick Coburn; her brothers-in-law; her sisters-in-law; and her nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Kathleen 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 Kathleen M. Dukeman 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 Dukeman family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Augusta Farrell on July 8, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Augusta’s passing will leave a void in the life of her daughter Ann Hoppe; and

WHEREAS: Augusta 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 Augusta Farrell 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 Farrell family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Frank J. Morello on July 7, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Frank was a United States World War II Navy veteran; and

WHEREAS: Frank’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Stella R. (Sabatino) Morello; his children Ann Morello, Peter Morello and his wife Anne and Francis Morello and his wife Michelle; his grandchildren Rochele and Frank Morello; his brother Charles Morello; and his sister-in-law Jackie Sabatino; and

WHEREAS: Frank 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 Frank J. Morello 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 Morello family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Ruth A. (Doty) Mulcahy; and

WHEREAS: Ruth was the daughter of the late Dorothy DeMilia; and

WHEREAS: Ruth was the step-daughter of the late Ganio DeMilia; and

WHEREAS: Ruth was the sister of Lois Pearson, the late Ronald Doty, Margorie Verrocchi, Robert DeMilia and Susan Harris; and

WHEREAS: Ruth’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband William, her siblings and her many nieces and nephews; 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 A. Mulcahy 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 Mulcahy family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Charles J. Sharry on July 7, 2001; and

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

WHEREAS: Charles was a Somerville firefighter; and

WHEREAS: Charles was the beloved husband of the late Mary Virginia (O'Rourke) Sharry; and

WHEREAS: Charles's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughter Virginia Fitzgibbon; his grandchildren Jeremy, Shawn and Erin; his siblings James J. Sharry and Mary E. Sharry; and his many nieces and nephews; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Charles J. Sharry 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 Sharry family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Agnes T. (Baptiste) Simmons on July 6, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Agnes was the beloved wife of the late John J. Simmons, Sr.; and

WHEREAS: Agnes was the devoted mother of the late John J. Simmons; and

WHEREAS: Agnes’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Kenneth J. Simmons; her daughters-in-law Carolyn E. and Geraldine Simmons; her siblings Evelyn Dukeman, and Manuel and Joseph Baptiste; her ten grandchildren; her eleven great grandchildren; and her many nieces and nephews; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Agnes T. Simmons 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 Simmons family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Edith Blair Staton on July 7, 2001 at the age of 104; and

WHEREAS: Edith was born in the Blair House in Washington on September 6, 1896, granddaughter of a member of President Lincoln's cabinet; and

WHEREAS: As a young woman, Edith was interested in children and concerned that girls could not join the Girl Scouts until age twelve; after learning about English programs for younger girls while on a trip to England, she founded, with two companions, the Brownie Scouts, and she served as a local and national leader for many years; and

WHEREAS: When she was in her seventies, Edith moved to Cambridge to help raise her eight grandchildren after the death of their mother, Edith's daughter; and

WHEREAS: At the age of ninety-five, Edith's concern to truly live the values of her religion led to her decision to make a contribution to resolving the race issues we all face; and

WHEREAS: Edith, who could not participate in large meetings because of hearing difficulties, used her apartment as a place to invite students, mixed groups, many from Africa and other countries, for dinner and conversation, and for mutual learning; she often used a video "Healing the Heart of America," about an effort in Richmond, Virginia, to bring people together; and

WHEREAS: Edith's extraordinary life was filled with contributions to her family, friends, community and country; and

WHEREAS: Edith's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving friends and family, her three granddaughters , Kate Sapin, Louisa Ellis and Anne McCaben; her five grandsons, John, Matthew, Daniel, Alexander and Peter; and her eleven great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Edith 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 Edith Blair Staton 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 Staton family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Eugene Thorp on July 4, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Eugene was a United States World War II Navy veteran; and

WHEREAS: Eugene was a life member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078; and

WHEREAS: Eugene was the husband of the late Dorothy (Burns) Thorp; and

WHEREAS: Eugene was the father of the late Marie L. Smythe, Joan G. Pride and Doris M. Swartz; and

WHEREAS: Eugene’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Angeline M. (Furnari) Thorp; his daughter Shirley T. Quigley; his ten grandchildren; and his fourteen 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 Thorp 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 Thorp family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: Joseph F. D’Antonio who has worked as Providence College, NCAA compliance coordinator since 1997, has been promoted to assistant athletic director for compliance and administration in the Department of Athletics; and

WHEREAS: As compliance coordinator, Joseph has been responsible for ensuring that the college and its student-athletes are following NCAA rules and regulations; and

WHEREAS: Joseph will continue this work while assuming his new role, which additionally consists of serving as the liaison between the Department of Athletics and the offices of financial aid and admission; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Joseph F. D’Antonio on becoming assistant athletic director for compliance and administration in the Department of Athletics and extend best wishes for much success in this new position; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of resolution to Joseph F. D’Antonio on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: In the past 20 years medical science has made great strides in learning about substance use and the nature of addiction; and

WHEREAS: Addiction is a chronic, relapsing illness that involves a number of brain chemistry disorders. Treatment for addiction is as effective as treatments for other chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure; and

WHEREAS: Substance use and addiction result in hugh societal and economic costs. It was recently estimated that the cost of untreated addiction in the United States is $276 billion a year. Clearly, the toll substance abuse takes on the family and friends of the individual battling with addiction is immeasurable. But recovery is possible. Every day in every part of the United States, men, women, and youth are entering treatment and beginning the road to recovery and families seek hope and recovery in support programs and counseling; and

WHEREAS: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month celebrates the tremendous strides taken by individuals who have undergone successful treatment, families in recovery, and recognizes those in the treatment field who have dedicated their lives to helping people recover from addiction. This year, the national campaign focuses on supporting those in addiction treatment and recovery and those they directly or indirectly impact. It embraces the theme “We Recover Together: Family, Friends, and Community.” now therefore be it RESOLVED: That this City Council proclaim the month of September 2001 as

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

in the City of Cambridge and encourage all residents to promote the benefits of drug and alcohol addiction treatment and recovery and to support community treatments programs.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Julian Epps on July 5, 2001; and

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

WHEREAS: Julian’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Lenora (Clark) Epps; his children Julian, Jr., Steven, James and Eric Epps and Jocelyn Heisser; his brother Ernest Epps; his sister Theresa Wilson; his step-children Josephine "Josie" Clark and Christopher Clark; his ten grandchildren; his eleven great grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Julian 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 Julian Epps 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 Epps family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: The Boston Piano Amateurs was founded in November 2000 by pianist and engineer Robert Finley and a committee of music lovers; and

WHEREAS: The first ever Boston International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs will take place in Boston and Cambridge, on August 9-12, 2001; and

WHEREAS: This competition is targeted for highly talented pianists over the age of 35 who do not earn a living from playing or teaching the piano; and

WHEREAS: The preliminary and semifinal rounds will take place in Seully Hall at the Boston Conservatory of Music on August 10th at 10:00 AM and August 11th at 1:30 PM, and the final round will take place August 12th at 2:00 PM in Sanders Theatre, Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: There will be a distinguished jury of concert pianists, piano teachers and pedagogues; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council welcome the Boston International Piano Competition to Cambridge and extend best wishes to all participants in the Boston International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

MAYOR GALLUCCIO July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that the City Council of Galway Ireland elected Donal Lyons as Mayor of the City of Galway on July 3, 2001; and

WHEREAS: The cities of Cambridge and Galway, Ireland established a sister city relationship several years ago; and

WHEREAS: This relationship has brought individuals from these two great cities together on numerous occasions, including an annual visit by the Mayor of Galway to Cambridge, Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge was recently honored by a visit from the previous Mayor of Galway, the Honorable Martin Quinn; and

WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge looks forward to a visit by Mayor Donal Lyons during his term in office; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council join the Galway City Council, the people of the City of Galway and Donal Lyons's family and friends in congratulating Donal Lyons on his election as Mayor of Galway; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to prepare and send a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Honorable Donal Lyons on behalf of the entire Cambridge City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: Mamie Compton was born on the twenty-fifth day of July, 1900 on Prince Edward Island; and

WHEREAS: Mamie Compton later moved to Cambridge where she has resided for the past seventy years; and

WHEREAS: Mamie Compton and her late husband, Daniel Alexander Compton raised two children, Anne Lorraine Nicholson and Lorne Alexander Compton; and

WHEREAS: Mamie Compton is the grandmother of Susan Lorraine Young and Scott Lorne Compton and the great grandmother of Brian Alan Compton Young; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Mamie Compton on the occasion of her 101st birthday and wish her continued health and happiness in the future; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Richard T. Sleeper on July 7, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Richard’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Gail (Hillson) Sleeper; his sisters Sandra, Elaine, Susan and Connie; his brothers Peter, James and Donald; and his many nieces and nephews; 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 T. Sleeper 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 Sleeper family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

COUNCILLOR TOOMEY July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Manuel S. Barros on July 6, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Manuel was one of the first generation Portuguese immigrants who settled in East Cambridge in the late 1940's; and

WHEREAS: Manuel was a quiet man but very much respected and loved within the Portuguese and Cambridge community to which he belonged; and

WHEREAS: Manuel was the owner of the Central Bakery and the Joseph Marion Café, which later became the Portugalia Restaurant; and

WHEREAS: Manuel’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his devoted wife of fifty-nine years Maria Teresa (Cerqueira) Barros; his loving children Maria Valente, Manuel C. Barros, Daniel C. Barros and Maria Salvia; and his grandchildren Lauren, Jessica, and Christina Valente, Elizabeth and Joseph Salvia, Jr,, and Linda and Amelia Barros; 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 S. Barros 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 Barros family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Sylvia L. (Hudson) Douglas on July 10, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Sylvia was the beloved wife of the late Clifford P. Douglas; and

WHEREAS: Sylvia was the mother of the late Frederick P. Douglas; and

WHEREAS: Sylvia’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Steven C. Douglas; her brother Leonard Heywood and his wife Marie; her grandsons Frederick P. Douglas II, and Joseph A. Douglas; and her daughter-in-law Patricia Douglas; and

WHEREAS: Sylvia 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 Sylvia L. Douglas at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Anna R. Leonardo on July 10, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Anna was the beloved wife of the late John Leonardo; and

WHEREAS: Anna’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Theresa Leonardo, Mary Rosenthal, Anna Kangas, Dolores Kenney and Linda Gavilanes; her brother John Rezendes; her sister-in-law Mary Anderson; her fifteen grandchildren; her twenty great grandchildren; and her one great great grandson; 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 R. Leonardo 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 Leonardo family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Konstantinos Kapetanakos on July 4, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Konstantinos was the former proprietor of the Dairy Joy in Watertown and Lena's Original in Salem; and

WHEREAS: Konstantinos’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Maria (Kolokouris) Kapetanakos; his son Angelo G. Kapetanakos; his daughter Afrothidi Papathanasiou and her husband Chris; his siblings Achilles Kapetanakos, Helen Gousis, Tasia Stavrakopoulos and Polyxene Katchoulis; his grandchildren Kosta and Demetri Papathanasiou and Patrick O'Brien; and

WHEREAS: Konstantinos 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 Konstantinos Kapetanakos 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 Kapetanakos family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Edith A. (Moran) Witt on June 14, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Edith’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Nelson E. Witt; her sons Richard T., Robert N. and W. Steven Witt; her daughter Gertrude A. Bonner; her nine grandchildren; and her nine great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Edith 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 Edith A. Witt 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 Witt family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: On June 28, 2001 Cambridge firefighters conducted a daring rescue of a sixteen year old girl who had fallen 40 to 50 feet to the cement basin of a tower on the Longfellow Bridge; and

WHEREAS: Firefighters Kenneth W. Souza and Thomas F. Cahill rappelled approximately 50 feet within the zero visibility bridge pier structure to provide emergency medical care and to rescue the young victim; and

WHEREAS: Fire Lieutenant Thomas G. Cauchon took charge of the rescue operations sector and professionally directed the technical rescue operation while simultaneously ensuring the safety of the victim as well as the rescuers; and

WHEREAS: The Incident Commander, acting Deputy Fire Chief Pasquale J. DeMaio supervised and coordinated the well-run rescue operation; and

WHEREAS: As a technical rescue, this operation utilized complicated set-up and hauling systems, and its success depended upon the professional support work and teamwork provided by all of the following firefighters:

Engine 2 Fire Lieutenant Brian O'Regan Firefighter Edwin Cruz Firefighter Patrick Headley

Truck 3 Acting Fire Lieutenant Christopher G. Towski Firefighter John W. Hathaway Firefighter Brian D. Albert Rescue Company Firefighter Steven J. Kelley Firefighter Sean W. White Firefighter Christopher J. Melendy

Truck 4 Fire Lieutenant Edward F. Dahl Firefighter Michael Clinton Firefighter Bryan J. Trelegan

Engine 1 Fire Captain James Ferreira Firefighter Kenneth J. Albert Firefighter Simon S. Camelo

Division 1 Firefighter Daniel J. Maloney

Staff Deputy Fire Chief Michael J. Morrissey - Fire Investigation Unit Fire Captain Stephen G. Persson - Training Fire Captain Gerard E. Mahoney - Fire Prevention

Fire Alarm Operators Ronald Richard Thomas Landers

Auxiliary Firefighter Brian Herman

now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its commendation and appreciation to all of the courageous and professional firefighters who saved the life of a Cambridge teenager; 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 Fire Department on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Falcons Baseball Team went to the State Tournament for the first time in many years; and

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Baseball Team end of season record was 12-8; and

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Baseball team finished 4th place in the league with a total of 11wins and 5 losses; and

WHEREAS: The Baseball roster includes Steve Brennan, Omar Caceres, Randy Casey, Sam Hunter, Tim Dunphy, Hector Garcia, Paul Hinds, Max Johnson, Joel Kimaiyo, Zack Mays, Adam Nugent, Sam Perkins, Paul Poisson, Edgar Rodrigues, Shawn Rogue, Marquis Rose, Rick Salvia; and

WHEREAS: The team’s 11-5 record for the league was the result of the hard work of these players and the leadership of Head Coach Paul Sullivan, Coaches; George Alexander, Marc Giampa, Rawhl Adams and Paul Abreu; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the CRLS Falcons Baseball Team on qualifying for the State Tournament competition; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Baseball Team on behalf of the entire Council

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: On June 29, 2001 Acting Governor Jane Swift announced the reappointment of Marvin E. Gilmore Jr. to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council; and

WHEREAS: Marvin Gilmore, a native Cantabrigian, has been a pioneer of minority enfranchisement for more that three decades; and

WHEREAS: Marvin Gilmore co-founded Unity Bank and Trust in 1968, the first minority-owned commercial bank in New England. From 1971 to 1972, Gilmore was the assistant executive director of Roxbury Children’s Services. Since 1973, Gilmore has been president and CEO of Community Development Corporation of Boston, the oldest CDC in the Boston area; and

WHEREAS: Marvin Gilmore is currently on the Board of Overseers for the New England Conservatory of Music, the Board of Directors of Greater Boston Legal Services, and is a member of the Massachusetts Community Development Finance Corporation; and

WHEREAS: Marvin Gilmore has been a member of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council since 1977, serving on its executive committee for several years. The MAPC is the public umbrella agency that oversees development and municipal planning in 101 cities and towns in Massachusetts. It is the largest of 13 regional planning agencies. One hundred thirty-six members serve on the Council, including 21 people appointed by the governor. As a member of the Executive Committee, Gilmore is one of 25 members elected by the Council; and

WHEREAS: In recent years Gilmore has been honored by several civic organizations, including receiving the Frederick Douglas Public Service Awards from the Greater Boston YMCA. He was featured on NBC News’s “Home of the Brave” series with Tom Brokaw, honoring veterans who fought in the D-Day invasion of Normandy; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Marvin E. Gilmore Jr. on his reappointment to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and wish him much success in the future; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary R. (Viglione) Elibero on July 7, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Elibero; and

WHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Gerald E. Elibero; her sister Elizabeth Saccoccio; her grandchildren Terilyn and Wayne Elibero; her daughter-in-law Melody Elibero; her nieces Joy Sangster, Betty Lee Saccoccio and Marie Elena Saccoccio; and her nephew Daniel Saccoccio; and

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Mary R. Elibero 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 Elibero family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that the intellectual property law firm of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner is opening an office at 245 First Street in Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: With more than 250 attorneys, the Washington-based Finnegan Henderson is the largest United States firm specializing in intellectual property law; and

WHEREAS: The firm's clients already include several prominent local biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending a warm welcome to Cambridge to Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helen T. Ryan on July 12, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Helen was the beloved sister of the late Dorothy Balfe, Mary Connor, Joseph and John Ryan; and; and

WHEREAS: Helen’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Helen T. Ryan 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 Ryan family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Louis J. "Papa" Pellegrine on July 9, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Louis was a member of the American Legion Post 440, the Sons of Italy and the Newton Soccer Club; and

WHEREAS: Louis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sons Louis and Richard Pellegrine; his siblings Donato Pellegrine, Gerarda Napolitano and Anthony "Fats" Pellegrine; his three grandchildren; and his many nieces and nephews; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Louis J. Pellegrine 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 Pellegrine family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: On June 29, 2001 Acting Governor Jane Swift announced the reappointment of William L. Cobham to the Massachusetts Asian American Commission; and

WHEREAS: William Cobham is a Cambridge resident who has run a life insurance business since 1967; and

WHEREAS: William Cobham is best known in Cambridge for his work as an advocate for senior citizens; and

WHEREAS: For several years William has served on the board of the Cambridge Council on Aging. Today, he is a public health committee member for the Cambridge Health Alliance, and is a member of a local chapter of the American Legion; and

WHEREAS: William Cobham has advocated for senior citizens around issues such as prescription drug costs, HMO patient rights and premature discharge from hospitals; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate William L. Cobham on his reappointment to the Massachusetts Asian American Commission and wish him much success in the future; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Pericles "Porky" Copitas on July 14, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Porky was the beloved husband of the late Nancy (Becker) Copitas; and

WHEREAS: Porky's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughter Diane Poisson and her husband Paul; and his three grandchildren Paul, Danny and Andrea Poisson; and

WHEREAS: Porky 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 Pericles "Porky" Copitas 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 Copitas family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of John R. Sennott on July 13, 2001; and

WHEREAS: John was the son of the late Edward and Annie (McGuire) Sennott; and

WHEREAS: John was the brother of the late Edward, Frank, Fred and Ralph Sennott; and

WHEREAS: John was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (O'Toole) Sennott; and

WHEREAS: John’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son Jack P. Sennott; his granddaughter Gretchen Arthurs; and his two great grandchildren; 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 R. Sennott 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 Sennott family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Robert J. McElhenny on July 14, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Robert was a retired Division Vice President of Genuine Parts Company (NAPA); and

WHEREAS: Robert was the beloved son of the Henrietta (Bourque) McElhenny and the late James W. McElhenny; and

WHEREAS: Robert’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Norma M. (Bonin) McElhenny; his children Robin A., Robert J. Jr., John F. and David C. McElhenny; his mother Henrietta (Bourque) McElhenny; and his sibling James L., Rosemary McDonald, Patricia Devereaux and Judy Feeney; and

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Robert J. McElhenny 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 McElhenny family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Josephine (Cross) Daily on July 15, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Josephine was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Daily; and

WHEREAS: Josephine's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Richard Daily; and her daughter Mary Shackelford and her husband Greg; her three grandsons; her one great grandson; and her sister Bernie Barnes; and

WHEREAS: Josephine 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 Josephine Daily 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 Daily family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Wayne K. Forrest, Jr. on July 10, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Wayne was the devoted son of Hazel (Valentino) Forrest and the late Wayne K. Forrest, Sr.; and

WHEREAS: Wayne’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son Wayne K. Forrest III; his mother Hazel Forrest; his brother Michael Acevedo; his companion Jennifer Burke; his aunts, uncles and cousins; and his beloved Black Lab Papa Cita; and

WHEREAS: Wayne 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 Wayne K. Forrest, Jr. at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: On September 8, 2001, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will bestow a great and well-deserved honor on Edward J. Sullivan in a celebration renaming the Middlesex County Court House as the "Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse;" and

WHEREAS: Edward is a lifelong resident of Cambridge, born to Michael A. "Mickey the Dude" and Mary C. (Hart) Sullivan on February 25, 1921, the seventh of twelve children; and

WHEREAS: Edward is a World War II veteran and the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from New England Law School; and

WHEREAS: Edward learned politics and public service in his own home through his father's experience as a member of the Cambridge City Council; upon his father's death in 1949, he campaigned successfully for his father's vacant seat, and was elected to his first of four terms as a member of the Cambridge City Council; and

WHEREAS: Edward became the Mayor of Cambridge in 1956 when he was only 34 years old; thereafter, he continued as a City Councillor until 1959 (followed by his brother Mayor Emeritus Walter J. Sullivan and then by Walter's son, City Councillor Michael A. Sullivan); and

WHEREAS: In November of 1958 Edward was first elected Middlesex County Clerk of Courts, the first member of the Democratic Party to hold that position in the history of Middlesex County; and

WHEREAS: Edward is currently serving the eighth term of his 43 years of service as Middlesex County Clerk of Courts; he has served under six Chief Justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Court; and

WHEREAS: Edward has a strong reputation as an innovative leader in the court system; he was instrumental in implementation of the one-day one-trial jury system that was pioneered in Middlesex County, he initiated the computerization of the Middlesex court system and countless other systems improvements and modernizations; he created a diverse work force in the Clerk's Office long before affirmative action mandates; and WHEREAS: Throughout his entire career as an elected public official, Edward's public service has been characterized by genuine concern for those who need help and tireless efforts to get them that help; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Edward J. Sullivan on the occasion of the dedication of the Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse and expressing on behalf of the City of Cambridge enormous pride and pleasure for this honor bestowed on a truly extraordinary 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 Edward J. Sullivan on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its best wishes to Bill and Sheila King for a Happy Anniversary, as they celebrate 46 years of marriage; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph E. "Baldy" Griffin on July 9, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Anna (Lyons) Griffin; and

WHEREAS: Joseph’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Joseph E. Griffin 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 Griffin family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Margaret "Maggie" (Legere) Hachey on July 15, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Maggie was the beloved wife of the late Alexander; and

WHEREAS: Maggie's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Rita Wilson and Jeannette Bailey and her husband Harry; her nine grandchildren; her seventeen great grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren; and

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

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that CRLS Russian language teacher Lucinda Leveille has left the city's employ after thirteen years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS: Ms. Leveille founded the CRLS Russian program in 1987 at a time when citizens of the Soviet Union and the United States had not talked to each other for seventy years, the Cold War had discouraged Russian study in this country, and only ten percent of U.S. high school Russian programs were in public schools; and

WHEREAS: The lives of approximately 300 CRLS students were enriched over the course of 13 years by Ms. Leveille's love of Russian language and culture and by her exceptional ability to encourage and inspire teenagers; and

WHEREAS: Ms. Leveille's commitment to her students extended to organizing in 1989 the first privately- funded two-way exchange between a Soviet and a U.S. public high school, one that continued through April 2001 with St. Petersburg School #238, with the result that 60 CRLS students visited Russia and 84 Russian students and teachers visited Cambridge during the life of the CRLS Russian program; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council shall go on record thanking Ms. Leveille for her exceptional service to the students at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School and for her dedication to the goal of improved communication between Russians and Americans; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy 50th Birthday wishes to Rachel Wyon; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Monsignor Frank McFarland on July 17, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Monsignor McFarland was the long-time head of Boston Catholic Television; and

WHEREAS: When Monsignor McFarland began working as assistant director for Boston Catholic Television in 1970, it was broadcast only in Boston; today it airs in more than 130 cities, bringing daily Mass to homebound Catholics; and

WHEREAS: Monsignor McFarland was ordained on February 2, 1957 in Boston; and

WHEREAS: Among the many local parishes at which he worked was Sacred Heart in East Cambridge; he is remembered there, as elsewhere, for his loyalty, his love of laughter and his enthusiasm and joy in his service to God and his community; and

WHEREAS: Monsignor McFarland’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Monsignor McFarland 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 Monsignor McFarland 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 McFarland family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 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 Lucia "Lucy" (Bonacci) Pizzuto on July 17, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Lucy was the beloved wife of the late Dominick J. "Mickey" Pizzuto, Jr.; and

WHEREAS: Lucy was the devoted mother of the late Ann Camille and Robert Pizzuto; and

WHEREAS: Lucy was the loving sister of the late Carmella Bittelari and Salvatore and Mike Bonacci; and

WHEREAS: Lucy’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Dominick J. "Mickey" Pizzuto III and his wife Kathy; her grandchildren Derek Pizzuto and Jodi Kelley; and her siblings Connie Hazard, Sarah Daniels, Gene Bonacci, Tessie DelVecchio, Tony Bonacci and Frances Savarese; and

WHEREAS: Lucy 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 Lucia "Lucy" Pizzuto 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 Pizzuto family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary E. Fay on July 16, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the beloved daughter of the late George T. and Anna J. (O'Brien) Fay; and

WHEREAS: Mary was a retired employee of the Cambridge Hospital, where she worked as a nurse; and

WHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her siblings Robert Fay and his wife Norma and George T. Fay and his wife Patricia; her nieces Diana Vergato, Nancy Donahue, Paula Bourassa and Michele Blake; her nephews Tommy and Neil Fay and Christopher Bourget; and her several grand nieces and grand nephews; and

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Mary E. Fay 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 Fay family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Eleanor "Red" Galzarano on July 17, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Eleanor was the loving sister of John Maddalo; and

WHEREAS: Eleanor 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 Eleanor Galzarano 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 Galzarano family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Marla Perez-Selles on the occasion of becoming the first principal of the Amigos School; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of George R. Guscott on June 30, 2001; and

WHEREAS: George’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his beloved wife Dr. Carrie (Dickens) Guscott; his children Jennifer Jackson, Damola Curtis and Bayo Jegede; his grandchild Eden Dorff; his mother Rubena Guscott; and his siblings Cecil, Kenneth and Norman Guscott and Christel Watson; and

WHEREAS: George 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 George R. Guscott 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 Guscott family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Centro Restaurant in Central Square for being chosen by the Improper Bostonian Magazine as the best new restaurant in "Boston," thus confirming that the best food in Boston really is in Cambridge; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council also extending its congratulations to Master Chef René on the receipt of this honor; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Centro Restaurant and Master Chef René on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Daniel and Jean Clinton on the birth of their grandson, Liam Gregory Clinton on July 15, 2001; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating First Holiness Church as it celebrates its Eighty-Fifth Anniversary on October 20, 2001; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: Cambridge was the home of a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, Sergeant Alphonso M. Lunt; and

WHEREAS: Sergeant Lunt, 38th MVI Company F, carried his flag to the most advanced position where, left almost alone close to the enemy's lines he refused their demand to surrender, withdrew at great personal peril, and saved his flag; and

WHEREAS: In a ceremony to be conducted on September 15, 2001, Civil War Medal of Honor recipients will be invested in a Massachusetts Medal of Honor Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS: The ceremony will take place at the National Guard Military Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS: At this time, Sergeant Alfonso M. Lunt, who lived in East Cambridge, will be invested in the Medal of Honor Hall of Fame; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby goes on record honoring the memory of Cambridge's Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, Sergeant Alfonso M. Lunt.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record supporting the "Taste of Central Square" festival which will take place on September 20, 2001 at University Park; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all citizens to be cognizant of the "Taste of Central Square" festival on September 20, 2001.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing Councillor Marjorie Decker a very Happy Birthday on August 5, 2001, and a wonderful upcoming year in her final year as a "twenty-something;" and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: On Friday, September 21, 2001 the Dance Complex will be exactly ten years old; and

WHEREAS: Since founder Rozann Kraus opened the Dance Complex on September 21, 1991, talented Dance Complex teachers and performers have educated, entertained and exhilarated countless Cantabrigians with every kind of dance and movement, and then some; and

WHEREAS: The Dance Complex and the dance community will celebrate the tenth birthday of the Dance Complex with a full building event of festivities and performances at the Odd Fellows Building in Central Square that is home to The Dance Complex; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby go on record congratulating founder Rozann Kraus and the Dance Complex on the occasion of its tenth birthday and extending its best wishes for a birthday celebration full of the fun and sparkling performances for which the Dance Complex is so well-known and for a future full of dance and the celebration of dance; 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 Dance Complex on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its best wishes to Tom Rafferty on his decision to enter into delayed vocation at Pope John 23rd in Weston; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Dr. Alexander Mahlowitz on July 18, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Alexander was the beloved husband of the late Esther (Karnow) Mahlowitz; and

WHEREAS: Alexander’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Edward M. Mahlowitz and his wife Ellen, Naaman K. Mahlowitz and his wife Barbara and George S. Mahlowitz; his grandchildren Robert, Sara and David Lane and Jonathan, David, Lisa and Jeff Wixon; his great grandchildren Rebecca, Joshua, Aaron and Andre; and his siblings Sidney and Melvin Mahlowitz; and

WHEREAS: Alexander 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 Alexander Mahlowitz 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 Mahlowitz family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Esther (Karnow) Mahlowitz on July 18, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Esther was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Alexander Mahlowitz; and

WHEREAS: Esther’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Edward M. Mahlowitz and his wife Ellen, Naaman K. Mahlowitz and his wife Barbara and George S. Mahlowitz; her grandchildren Robert, Sara and David Lane and Jonathan, David, Lisa and Jeff Wixon; her great grandchildren Rebecca, Joshua, Aaron and Andre; and

WHEREAS: Esther 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 Esther Mahlowitz 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 Mahlowitz family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Frederick P. Ikels on July 21, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Frederick was the devoted son of Carl and the late Gertrude (O'Brien) Ikels; and

WHEREAS: Frederick was a retired Cambridge firefighter; and

WHEREAS: Frederick’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son Frederick Ikels; his father Carl Ikels; his sister Charlotte Ikels; and his former wife Theresa (Kunerth) Ikels; and

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

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Barbara McKelleget on July 18, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Attorney George F. and Barbara E. (Sullivan) McKelleget; and

WHEREAS: Barbara’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sister Mary Merdinger; her brother Richard J. McKelleget; her nieces Anne M. Kern, Joan, Susan, and Jane Merdinger; and her four grandnieces and two grandnephews; 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 McKelleget 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 McKelleget family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Phyllis L. (King) Mello on July 21, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Phyllis was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Mello, Sr.; and

WHEREAS: Phyllis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Herbert Jr., Gary and David Mello and Dorothy Sherwood; her daughters-in-law Marie, Susan and Clair Mello; her son-in-law William Sherwood; her grandchildren Christopher, Kerri-Lynn, Steven and Ian Mello and Jenna, Billy, Amanda, Matty and Michael Sherwood; and her brother William King; and

WHEREAS: Phyllis 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 Phyllis L. Mello 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 Mello family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Manuel I. Costa on July 22, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Manuel was a United States World War II Army Air Corp. veteran; and

WHEREAS: Manuel was the founder and coach of the Malden Catholic Soccer Team; and

WHEREAS: Manuel was a member of the North Suburban YMCA, Woburn; and

WHEREAS: Manuel was the beloved husband of the late Jean M. (Heagney) Costa; and

WHEREAS: Manuel’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughters Debra M. Wilson and Robyn L. Mooradian; his dear companion Helen Botelho; his grandchildren James and Jon Mouradian, Julie Remache, and Brian, Andrew and Lauren Wilson; his great grandchildren Emma, Casey and Jackson Mouradian; his siblings Mary Carreiro, Emelia Mello, Joseph Costa, and John "Scoop" Costa; 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 I. Costa 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 Costa family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph W. Barringer on July 17, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was the beloved son of Walter and Joan (Szulewski) Barringer; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was the brother of Joan Siegel and her husband Howard; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was the uncle of Christopher, Alex and Sarah Siegel; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was the grandson of Helen Barringer and Mary Szulewski; and

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Joseph W. Barringer 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 Barringer family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Bernes "Beansie" Aruda on July 19, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Bernes was a World War II United Stated Navy veteran; and

WHEREAS: Bernes was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Barros) Aruda; and; and

WHEREAS: Bernes’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sons Brian and Kevin Aruda; his sister Gilda Domigan; his grandchildren Kevin Aruda, Jr. and Melanie Foster; and his great grandchildren Kevin Spires, Jr. and Eddie Foster; and

WHEREAS: Bernes 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 Bernes Aruda 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 Aruda family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all Cantabrigians to be cognizant of the Cambridge Sisters Program "Still We Rise" performance on August 3, 2001 at the Fletcher Maynard Academy; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its best wishes to the Cambridge Sisters Program on the occasion of their "Still We Rise" performance; 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 Sisters Program on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its thoughts and prayers to Youssef Jilal; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy Birthday wishes to 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 this special person on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Valerie Fredericks on July 21, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Valerie’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Raymond Andrews, and Ryan, Kevin and Christopher Fredericks; her sister Carol Mitchell; and her nephew Jason Mitchell; and

WHEREAS: Valerie 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 Valerie Fredericks 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 Fredericks family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of James F. "Sticky" Coughlin on July 21, 2001; and

WHEREAS: James was a United States Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict; and

WHEREAS: James’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Chris (Vieno) Coughlin; his children Derek Coughlin, Deborah Bingel and her husband Scott, and Dawn Muise; his grandchildren Joseph, Christopher, Breanna, Cori-Devon and Brandon; and his sisters Marie Hasbrouck and Carol Surrette; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of James F. Coughlin 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 Coughlin family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Robert E. McCleery has retired from the Fire Department effective June 14, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Robert was appointed to the Fire Department on March 4, 1973 and was assigned to Engine Company Number Five; and

WHEREAS: On January 27, 1974, Robert was assigned to Rescue Company Number One; and

WHEREAS: Robert was later assigned back to Engine Company Number Five on May 5, 1985; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Robert E. McCleery for his thirty years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy Birthday wishes to Mary Ferguson; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Kenneth Waite has retired from the Public Works Department effective June 9, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Kenneth was hired as a skilled laborer from the CETA Program; and

WHEREAS: On March 28, 1977 Kenneth was hired as a bricklayer at the Public Works Department, the position from which he will retire, and from which he received commendations for an access analysis from the Inspectional Services Department, the Public Works Commissioner and a Cambridge resident; and

WHEREAS: Kenneth also received commendations for perfect attendance for 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1995; and

WHEREAS: Kenneth was also nominated for the Commissioner of Public Works Awards in 1998, 1999 and 2000; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Kenneth Waite for his twenty- six years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Sheila Tierney has retired from the Cambridge Hospital effective June 16, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Sheila was initially hired as a per diem contract nurse on June 5, 1989 and became a permanent employee on June 10, 1991; and

WHEREAS: Sheila was elevated to Clinical Nurse on January 7, 1993; and

WHEREAS: Sheila was the recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation from the Patients Education Committee in February, 1997; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Sheila Tierney 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 Sheila Tierney on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Dorothy Martin has retired from the Cambridge Hospital effective July 7, 2001; and

WHEREAS: On February 4, 1991 Dorothy was hired as a Registered Nurse; and

WHEREAS: Dorothy was promoted on July 1, 1996 to the position of Nurse Manager; now therefore be it

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Barbara Darlington has retired from the Public Health Commission effective May 19, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Barbara was employed on November 19, 1991; and

WHEREAS: Barbara held the position of a Registered Nurse; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Barbara Darlington 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 Barbara Darlington on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

R-122.

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Dorine W. Yard on July 22, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Dorine was the beloved wife of the late Carol T. Yard; and

WHEREAS: Dorine’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Stephen, Robert, and Phillip N. Yard, Carolyn M. Robinson and Sharon J. Heywood; her brother Carlton Walthrust; her son-in-law Charles W. Robinson; her daughters-in-law Linda, Elnora, and Anne Yard; her special friends Brunette (Bonnie) Murrell and Richard R. (Wist) Murrell; her fourteen grandchildren; her nine great grandchildren; and her five great great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Dorine 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 Dorine W. Yard 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 Yard family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Robert P. Bentley, Jr. on July 20, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Robert’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Joyce (Sallet) Bentley; his daughter Elisabeth Bentley O'Neal; his son Michael Bentley; and his grandson Isaiah; and

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Robert P. Bentley, Jr. at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its best wishes for a speedy recovery to Shannon T. Henry; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

R-125.

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Jane A. Gately on July 25, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Jane was the beloved daughter of the late James E. and Alice (Sells) Gately; and

WHEREAS: Jane was the sister of the late James E. Gately, Jr.; and

WHEREAS: Jane was the aunt of the late James E. III, Paul M. and Thomas A. Gately; and

WHEREAS: Jane’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends, her nieces Patricia Ferolito and Jane Ellen Rossi; and her many great nieces and great nephews; and

WHEREAS: Jane 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 Jane A. Gately 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 Gately family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Florence (Nardone) Monaco Mosca on July 23, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Florence was the beloved wife of the late Dominic Monaco and Anthony Mosca; and

WHEREAS: Florence’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Mary Mosca-Carbone, James and Nicholas Mosca, and Angela Witt; her ten grandchildren; and her eleven great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Florence 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 Florence Monaco Mosca 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 Mosca family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: Susan-Ann Doran and James M. McGlennon were married on June 30, 2001 at Our Lady of the Cape Catholic Church; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. James M. McGlennon on the happy occasion of their wedding; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing a very Happy Birthday to Vice Mayor David P. Maher on August 8, 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 Vice Mayor David P. Maher on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending a heartfelt Happy Birthday to Catherine V. Cremens on the occasion of her 75th birthday to be celebrated on August 9th; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending a heartfelt Happy Birthday to Phyllis Vera on the occasion of her 75th birthday to be celebrated on August 3rd; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Caribbean Carnival will celebrate its ninth birthday with a weekend festival beginning Saturday, August 11, 2001; and

WHEREAS: The Caribbean Carnival will feature a "Street Band Panorama and Showcase" on Saturday, August 11th at University Park; and

WHEREAS: The second day the Carnival will feature a parade and festival, with elaborate costumes representing Puerto Rico, Brazil, Haiti, Trinidad and many other cultures; the parade will feature the Area 4 Kids' Costume Camp; and

WHEREAS: As always, The Caribbean Carnival will dazzle Cambridge with fabulous live music, including soca, reggae, salsa, calypso, meringue and many other marvelous musical offerings, irresistible crafts and delicious ethnic foods; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record thanking the organizers for their efforts to bring the people of Cambridge this exciting cultural offering; 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 Caribbean Carnival organizers on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: The stately sweep of verdant lawn brings a new elegance, or rather, returns the historic elegance, to the setting of City Hall; and

WHEREAS: The simple and handsome landscaping provides a perfect complement to the dignified, decorous building; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to the many city employees who contributed their hard work and expertise to the creation of the gorgeous new green and sloping City Hall lawn; 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 Commissioner of Public Works with a request that she communicate, on behalf of the entire City Council, the Council's thanks to the many staff who brought about this transformation.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 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 Lawrence Peter D'Onofrio on July 10, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Lawrence was the son of Geraldine and the late Lawrence P. D'Onofrio; and

WHEREAS: Lawrence’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Linda Garmon; his sister Corinne McDonnell; his brother Stephen D'Onofrio; his brother- in-law Edward McDonnell; his sister-in-law Deborah D'Onofrio; his niece Megan McDonnell; his nephew Nikolas; and his 101 year-old grandmother Florence Ciarcia; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Lawrence Peter D'Onofrio 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 D'Onofrio family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helene R. (Fitzgerald) Harrington on July 25, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Helene was the beloved wife of the late John H. Harrington; and

WHEREAS: Helene was the mother of the late Margaret Harrington; and

WHEREAS: Helene’s passing will leave a void in the lives of her surviving family, her sons John H. and Robert M. Harrington; and

WHEREAS: Helene 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 Helene R. Harrington 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 Harrington family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary "Rita" Kirby on July 26, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Rita's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her nephews Ronald J. and Richard J. Gray; her niece Jeanne (Gray) Murphy and her husband Thomas; her great nephew Brian Murphy and his wife Laurel, and Brendan Gray; and her nieces Melissa and Kerry Murphy; and

WHEREAS: Rita 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 "Rita" Kirby 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 Kirby family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 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 Arnold J. Olenick on June 4, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Arnold’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Bernice (Rosenblum) Olenick; her sons Philip R. and Steven Olenick; and his granddaughter Jean Olenick; and

WHEREAS: Arnold 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 Arnold J. Olenick 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 Olenick family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Anne Tannehill.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of John Torci on July 26, 2001; and

WHEREAS: John was a United States Korean War Marine veteran; and

WHEREAS: John’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Jeannette (Cajolet) Torci; his children Susan Giannotti and her husband Joseph, Linda Nicholas and her husband Lawrence, Joanne McCarthy and her husband William, Renee Brogan and her husband Steven; Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Stephen, and Janet Lee and her husband William; his brother Dominic Torci; his sister Mary Ciampa; and his nine granddaughters and eight grandsons; 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 Torci 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 Torci family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Diane (MacDonald) Benoit on July 28, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Diane was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Benoit; and

WHEREAS: Diane’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Laura Benoit and Mary Anne and Sean MacDonald; her siblings Linda MacDonald, Sharon Proia, Milissa Kivlehan, and Jack and Kevin MacDonald; and her aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Diane 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 Diane Benoit 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 Benoit family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary (Corso) DeMango on July 26, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late Benedetto DeMango; and

WHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Serefina DiCeglie and her husband Leo, Sr. and Lucy M. DeMango; her grandchildren Nicholas DiCeglie, Sr. and his wife Peggy, Benedict and Diane DiCeglie; her great grandchildren Nicholas DiCeglie, Jr., Gina Colby and her husband Walter; William DiCeglie and his wife Rebecca and Amy DiCeglie; her great great grandchildren Madison Elizabeth Colby and Nathan DiCeglie; and her brother Demetro "Mim" Corso; and

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of J. Newton Esdaile on July 26, 2001; and

WHERAS: Newton was the son of the late Minnie (Devlin) and James Newton Esdaile; and

WHEREAS: Newton’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Dorothy (Merrill) Esdaile; his son James N. Esdaile, Jr. and his wife MaryAnn; and his grandsons James N. Esdaile, III and Charles D. Esdaile; and

WHEREAS: Newton 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 J. Newton Esdaile 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 Esdaile family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Christina Ladas on July 27, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Christina was the beloved wife of the late Demetere Ladas; and

WHEREAS: Christina's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Elias and Bill Ladas, Angeliki Maniatis, Athanasia Konstantopoulos, Elini Bertone and Penny Ladas; her ten grandchildren; and her two great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Christina 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 Christina Ladas 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 Ladas family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph J. Padellaro on July 25, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was a World War II United States Army Air Corps veteran; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was the son of the late Guiseppe and Pasqualina Padellaro; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Elsie M. Padellaro; and

WHEREAS: Joseph’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sons Brian, Joseph, Jr., Marc, John and Andrew Padellaro; his brother Frank Padellaro; and his grandchildren Joseph, Amanda, Christopher, Nicole, John and Alexandra; and

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Joseph J. Padellaro 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 Padellaro family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Emily M. (Manganelli) Salines on July 28, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Emily was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Salines; and

WHEREAS: Emily’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Josephine Vessella and Marie Slonina; her grandchildren Stephen, David, Bernice, Emily, Anthony, Mary and Hank; great grandmother of Joseph, Michael, Lindsey, Lisa, Anthony, Christopher, Jennifer, Joseph, and Michael Henry; and her great granddaughter Antonia; and

WHEREAS: Emily 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 Emily M. Salines 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 Salines family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Rhonda H. "Ronnie" Lebensbaum on July 29, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Ronnie was the daughter of Samuel Lebensbaum and the late Marion (Mittleman) Lebensbaum; and

WHEREAS: Ronnie's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Michael S. Kirschenbaum; her father Samuel Lebensbaum; and her sister Marion Lebensbaum; and

WHEREAS: Ronnie 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 Rhonda H. "Ronnie" Lebensbaum 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 Lebensbaum family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Cornelius M. Hanrahan on July 29, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Cornelius was the beloved son of the late Cornelius and Nora (Mahoney) Hanrahan; and

WHEREAS: Cornelius’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his siblings Helen Hoban, Reverend Edward J. Hanrahan S.J., Nora Hollis, and and Mary K. Myers; and his several nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Cornelius 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 Cornelius M. Hanrahan 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 Hanrahan family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing a speedy recovery to Sheldon Cohen; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing a speedy recovery to Mary Travers; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: In times of distress Psalm 121 tells us that the Lord will preserve our soul and that the Lord is our keeper; and

WHEREAS: A burden is lighter when it is shared; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending our prayers to Father William Walsh in his hour of need; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That the citizens of Cambridge be cognizant of the 4th Annual Jeffrey Curley 5 mile Memorial Run on Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.; the start and finish of the race is at the VFW Post at First and Thorndike Streets.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

VICE MAYOR MAHER

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Peter and Cynthia Joensuu on the birth of their daughter on July 30, 2001; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council also go on record extending their congratulations to big brother Brien Joensuu and grandparents Ginny and Ed McNulty; 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 Joensuu family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending welcome to Lisa Stuardi to Cambridge in her new position as the Director of Government and Community Affairs at the Chamber of Commerce; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

COUNCILLOR DECKER

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy 37th Birthday wishes to Bob Neer, Jr.; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

COUNCILLOR DECKER

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy Birthday wishes to Cathy Decker; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record wishing Frank Blanciforti peace and best wishes for a speedy recovery; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Francis D. Burke on July 22, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Francis was a United States Army veteran; and

WHEREAS: Francis was a graduate of Babson College and Suffolk Law School; and

WHEREAS: Francis was former President of Vesper Properties, Inc. and Hemenway Management, Inc. and Senior Vice President of Cannon; and

WHEREAS: Francis was former President and Board member of the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association, Chairman of the Board of Utility Marketing Corporation; and

WHEREAS: Francis was a member of the Hatherly Golf Club, the Scituate and Indian Creek Country Club in Florida; and

WHEREAS: Francis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Joan (Riley) Burke; his children Kathleen Burke Howie, Mary Burke Roth, Lynne Burke Lahive, Christine Burke Jones, Denise Burke Brisbane, and Ann, Joan and Michael Burke; his brother James Burke; his sister Mary Fadden; and his grandchildren Alix, Christina, Nicholas, Madison, Mackenzie and Lilly; and

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Francis D. Burke at this time of such personal loss; and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Burke family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its surprise Happy 90th Birthday wishes to 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 this special person on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

WHEREAS: Mary Donlan and Joseph Curtin were married on August 3, 1938 and held their reception at the Hotel Commander; and

WHEREAS: The wedding expense in 1938 was under $100.00 for a celebration which hosted fifty friends and family, and included the wedding dinner, wedding cake and entertainment; and

WHEREAS: Mary and Joseph's wedding song was "Would You Like to Take a Walk;" and

WHEREAS: On August 3, 2001, Mary and Joseph will celebrate their 63rd Wedding Anniversary with a celebration at the Sheraton Commander Hotel; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy 63rd Anniversary Greetings to Mary and Joseph Curtin; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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R-159.

July 30, 2001

COUNCILLOR REEVES

WHEREAS: Mayor Thomas Menino showed not only leadership, but also true heroism by stepping in to raise money to cover the liver transplant operation of Belynda Dunn; and

WHEREAS: Mayor Menino's actions spoke more loudly than words ever could about the role that government can play in caring for our most vulnerable citizens; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Mayor Menino for his humanitarian and heroic actions on behalf of Belynda Dunn; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

COUNCILLOR REEVES

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing Belynda Dunn, AIDS activist and citizen extraordinaire, best wishes and a good recovery as she goes to Philadelphia for a liver transplant operation; and be it further

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

A true copy;

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July 30, 2001

MAYOR GALLUCCIO

WHEREAS: Steve Buckley Old Time Baseball Benefit for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America will take place on Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Field; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its best wishes for a fun-filled and successful event and urging all Cantabrigians to be cognizant of the entertaining and worthwhile benefit; 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 organizers of the Steve Buckley Old Time Baseball Benefit on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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D. Margaret Drury

City Clerk R-162.

July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This year the S.S. Cosmas e Damian festival celebrates its 75th birthday; and

WHEREAS: S.S. Cosmas and Damian are the patron saints of Gaeta, Italy, a Sister City of Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: In honor of the city of Gaeta, the city of origin of many Cambridge families, and the wonderful S.S. Cosmas e Damian Celebration which has come to Cambridge from Gaeta, the City Council has dedicated the corner of Warren Street and Porter Street "Gaeta Square;" and

WHEREAS: As part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Feast of S.S. Cosmas e Damian, Gaeta Square will be rededicated on September 8, 2001; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating all of the organizers, supporters and participants of the annual S.S. Cosmas e Damian festival on the rededication of Gaeta Square and the 75th anniversary of this unique and truly wonderful Cambridge festival; 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 organizers of the S.S. Cosmas e Damian festival on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

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