Mayor Galluccio

October 29, 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 Catherine V. "Kay" (Sullivan) O'Dea on October 17, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Kay was a retired employee of Jordan Marsh for over thirty years; and

WHEREAS: Kay was the beloved wife of the late Arthur O'Dea; and

WHEREAS: Kay’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her siblings Donald Sullivan, Margaret Loud and Theresa Cruz; her nephews Stephen and Robert Cruz; her nieces Patricia Gardner, Bridget Nickerson, Peggy Barry and Mary Ellen Ruggieri; her several grand nieces and grand nephews; and her devoted dog Shamus; and

WHEREAS: Kay 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 Catherine V. O'Dea at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

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

In City Council October 29, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.

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D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-2.

October 29, 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 Peter Paul LaRocca Sr. on October 16, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Peter was a United States World War II Navy veteran for which he received a Presidential Commendation; and

WHEREAS: Peter was a member of the Warren Pals, and the Polish American Club, and a life member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Cambridge Elks; and

WHEREAS: Peter’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Teresa (Teresavich) LaRocca; his children Susanne, Jeffrey, Annette and Peter Paul LaRocca Jr.; his siblings Charles and Carmine LaRocca and Anna DiMaria; and his grandchildren Julie Ames-Farren, Justin Ames, Anthony Shaheen, Jessica Bush and Marcus LaRocca; and

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

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

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D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-3.

October 29, 2001

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its congratulations and good wishes to Tom Lucey, President of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, and his wife Teresa on the birth of their second child, Olivia Jean Lucey, who was born on October 17, 2001; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council also extend congratulations to Olivia's big brother, Thomas Lucey 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 the Lucey family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

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

WHEREAS On Tuesday, October 16, 2001 the voters of the Massachusetts Ninth United States Congressional District elected Steven Lynch as their representative; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Steven Lynch on his election to the United States House of Representatives and wish him well as he begins to serve the people of the Massachusetts Ninth Congressional District; and be it further

RESOLVED That the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Congressman Steven Lynch on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 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 Jutta (Georgi) Callinan on October 15, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Jutta was the devoted daughter of the late Gerhard Georgi and Elsa Zirkler; and

WHEREAS: Jutta’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Paul F. Callinan; her sons Michael Georgi, Paul, Donald, Lawrence, John, Daniel, Joseph, and Edward Callinan; her daughters Helen Gettman, Jutta Boliver, and Kathleen Callinan; her sons-in-law Kurt Gettman and David Boliver; her daughters-in-law Kathleen, Kristine, Jean and Theresa Callinan; her siblings Gerhard Georgi, Ursula Sustr, and Lohtar Georgi; and her sixteen grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Jutta 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 Jutta Callinan 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 Callinan family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 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 June N. (McCollem) Miele on October 16, 2001; and

WHEREAS: June was a member of Foxwoods Casino; and

WHEREAS: June was the daughter of the late Gertrude Martin; and

WHEREAS: June was the sister of the late Millie Risola and Gert Alfieri; and

WHEREAS: June was the loving mother of the late Eddie Miele; and

WHEREAS: June’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her devoted husband of sixty years Francis "Midge" Miele; her children Pat Munro, Diane Carroll and Jim, Joe and Frank Miele Jr.; her son-in-law Dick Carroll; her daughters-in-law Nini, Jane and Joanne Miele; her grandchildren Tom and Maribeth Munro, Joe and Mary Munro, Richard, Jim and Denise Carroll, Alyson and Richard Gibbons and Jimmy and Katie Miele; her great grandchildren Samantha, Sarah, Tommy, Olivia, Joseph, Maura and Sean Munro, and Niko Angelesco; her siblings T.Q. and Russell McCollem; and her many nieces and nephews; and

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

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

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October 29, 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 Rui "Roy" de Jesus Camara on October 13, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Roy’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his parents Jose and Aida (Cabral) Camara; his siblings Marina Santos, Nellie Amato, Gand Gina and Teresa Camara; his nephew Jeffrey Santos; his nieces Jessica Santos and Jackie Grandoir; and his aunts, uncles and cousins; and

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Rui de Jesus Camara 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 Camara family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mary E. Bradway; 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 E. Bradway on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this Council that the Cambridge Local Emergency Planning Committee has received an award for outstanding achievement from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency; and

WHEREAS: This award was presented on October 23, 2001 at the Second Annual Certified Local Emergency Planning Committee Conference held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel located in Marlboro, MA; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate the Cambridge Local Emergency Planning Committee on receiving this award and thank them for their commitment and dedication to serving the Cambridge Community; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Local Emergency Planning Committee on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge continues to work to provide exceptional services to its seniors; and

WHEREAS: This commitment has been recognized by the Massachusetts Council of Aging which has awarded the Citywide Cambridge Senior Center the Senior Center Excellence Award for 2001; and

WHEREAS: This award recipient is chosen by colleagues from other Councils on Aging in the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS: This City Council is proud that the excellent work of the Citywide Cambridge Senior Center has been recognized by those who provide similar services throughout Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Senior Center was recognized for its wide array of quality services and its successful work with seniors from many diverse backgrounds; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate the Citywide Cambridge Senior Center on receiving the Senior Center Excellence Award 2001 and thank and applaud the staff for all their dedication and commitment in serving the elderly citizens of the City of Cambridge; and be it further

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

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October 29, 2001

VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO 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 Beverly (Kaiser) Spartichino on October 19, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Beverly was the beloved wife of the late William Spartichino; and

WHEREAS: Beverly’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Linda Cronin and her husband Timothy, Maryann and Dominic Spartichino, Rosanne Aruda, and William Spartichino and his wife Cheryl; her eight grandchildren; and her siblings Herman, Bruce and Clayton Kaiser; and

WHEREAS: Beverly 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 Beverly Spartichino 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 Spartichino family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO 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 Francis X. Trant on October 19, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Francis was the late President and Manager of the North Cambridge Little League; and

WHEREAS: Francis was a member of the Cambridge Historical Society and the Society of Cincinnati; and

WHEREAS: Francis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Barbara (Allen) Trant; his sons Francis X. Jr., John A., and Kevin B. Trant; his daughter Anne Sirois; his grandchildren Heather, Kimberly, Hilary, Trant and Amanda Sirois; and his sisters Esther Miele and Tresa Hammond; 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 X. Trant 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 Trant family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 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 Mary J. (Murray) Horan-Haviland on October 20, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late William Horan and Edward Haviland; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the mother-in-law of the late Raymond E. Arthur; and

WHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Janet Arthur; her step-children Margaret Campbell, and Jane and Peter Haviland; her daughter-in-law Charlotte Haviland; her grandchildren Holly and Marc Janverin, Heather and Darrin King, Heidi and Michael Cronin, Hope and Donald Perreault, Janet and Stephen Woodman, Raymond W. Arthur, June and Joseph Barrell, Julie and Jennifer Cambell, and Colin and E.J. Haviland; and her twenty-five 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 J. Horan-Haviland 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 family of Mary J. Horan-Haviland on behalf of the entire City Council. In City Council October 29, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.

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October 29, 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 Anna (Piccione) Fusco on October 20, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Anna was the beloved wife of the late Rizziero "Jerry" Fusco; and

WHEREAS: Anna was the sister of the late Tina Merlonghi, Pauline Vitrone, Evelyn Carrabis, Elizabeth Lavenia, and Anthony, Roy, Mary, Matthew and Joseph Piccione; and

WHEREAS: Anna’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Salvatore and Theresa Fusco, Francis and Jean Fusco and Rosario "Roy" and Louise Fusco; her nine grandchildren; her fifteen great grandchildren; her sisters-in-law Connie and Shirley Piccione; and her brothers-in-law Charles Lavenia and Guy Fusco; 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 Fusco 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 Fusco family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Finny Christiana on October 17, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Finny was born in Rome, Italy and was a longtime resident of Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: Finny was a registered nurse at many Boston area hospitals before her retirement; and

WHEREAS: Finny’s passing will leave a void in the lives of her surviving family, her brother Albert Christiana and her close friend Joan T. Dunton; and

WHEREAS: Finny 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 Finny Christiana 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 Christiana family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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D. Margaret Drury City Clerk

October 29, 2001

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

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of John M. Russell on October 18, 2001; and

WHEREAS: John’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children John M. Jr., Joseph A. and Sheila Russell and Charlene Dunbar; his siblings Edwin "Pumpkin" Chubba and William Russell, Judith Hernandez, Gail Russell and Jane Fahey; his four grandchildren; and his many nieces and nephews; 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 M. Russell 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 Russell family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 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 Paul T. Flynn on October 18, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Paul was the beloved husband of the late Bertha (Small) Flynn; and

WHEREAS: Paul was the loving father of the late Clifford and Robert Flynn; and

WHEREAS: Paul was the brother of the late William and John Flynn; and

WHEREAS: Paul’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Paul T. Flynn Jr. and his wife Laura and Alan Flynn and his fiancee´ Cathleen Norton; his siblings Francis Flynn, Mary Dell'Olio, Margaret Costa, Ann Bray, Joan Reid, Alice Fitts, and Helen Ellson; his aunt Marguerite LaBlanc; and his ten grandchildren; 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 T. Flynn at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

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

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: Do It Your Damn Self National Youth Video and Film Festival featuring, youth- produced videos from around the country selected by the youth of the Teen Media Program, will hold an Evening of Inspiration and a Public Gala Screening; and

WHEREAS: The Evening of Inspiration will be held on Friday, November 16, 2001 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM at the Community Art Center located on 119 Windsor Street, Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: Guest Speaker for the Evening of Inspiration will be Judy Richardson, “Eyes on the Prize” Series Associate Producer and civil rights movement activist; and

WHEREAS: A Public Gala Screening will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 6:00 PM at the MIT Campus, Wiesner Building (Building. E-15) located at 20 Ames Street, Cambridge; Dinner and Reception 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, Viewing and discussion 7:00 PM–10:00 PM; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council extend best wishes to the Do It Your Damn Self National Youth Video and Film Festival and a wish them much success with their upcoming events; an be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Do It your Damn Self on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: Since 1994, November 1st has been declared National Family Literacy Day and both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Cambridge have made similar declarations over the past three years; and

WHEREAS: Using National Family Literacy Day as a springboard, the City Council wants to heighten the Cambridge community’s involvement and support of family literacy; and

WHEREAS: Research has proven that families serve as literacy models for their children as well as play a pivotal role in stimulating literacy at home; and

WHEREAS: A family’s well-being is vital to the strength of our community; and

WHEREAS: The City Council wishes to support the Agenda for Children whose mission is to ensure Healthy Children & Success in School & Strong Community and support their concern that “All children and their families should be able to read;” and

WHEREAS: The City Council wishes to support the Cambridge School Department’s goal of “all children reading on grade level by grade three and every year thereafter;” and

WHEREAS: The City Council wishes to support Cambridge’s Title I and Even Start Programs who would like to expand what they have done in the past with the help of newly created Cambridge Family Literacy Collaborative. The mission of this collaborative, founded in January 1998, is to organize and expand family literacy activities and events in elementary schools, neighborhoods and programs around the City; and

WHEREAS: The City Council wishes to support all of the above in their efforts to increase family literacy; and WHEREAS: The Council feels that special events organized on or around National Family Literacy Day will specifically accomplish the following: provide families with an opportunity to “celebrate" spoken and written literacy; give free books to students and families that may not have books in their homes; and strengthen or develop collaboration between different City agencies and departments that serve families or provide literacy support to them; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council does hereby proclaim the month of November, Cambridge Family Literacy Month; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council support the Day of Family Fun on Saturday, November 3rd, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cambridge City Hall to celebrate Cambridge Family Literacy Month; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, and businesses to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and programs in appreciation of our community’s families.

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October 29, 2001

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

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Arts Council will convene a conference on the Conservation and Maintenance of Contemporary Public Art on October 26 - 28, 2001; and

WHEREAS: This conference is co-sponsored by the Cambridge Center for Adult Education and the Harvard University Art Museum and is funded through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts; and

WHEREAS: On Friday, October 26, 2001 a special event will be hosted at the new Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility to showcase Cambridge's One-Percent for the Arts Program as well as to dedicate the Mags Harries/Lajos Heder work entitled "Drawn Water;" now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its best wishes for a successful conference on the Conservation and Maintenance of Contemporary Public Art; 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 Arts Council on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: Sprint PCS, a major Head of the Charles Regatta corporate sponsor, will sponsor the G- ROW girls rowing team; and

WHEREAS: G-ROW is a joint effort of Community Rowing and Row as One and is dedicated to bringing the camaraderie, teamwork and work ethic of rowing to urban girls; and

WHEREAS: On October 11, 2001, the second annual Sprint Sprints event was held at Northeastern University's Henderson Boathouse to raise funds for a new G-ROW team van; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending best wishes to the fund raising effort for G-ROW girls rowing; and be it further

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

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: "How Do You Spell Hope?" is a play that weaves together inspiring stories of courage and compassion and celebrates the power of reading and the culture of the book; and

WHEREAS: This play is presented by the Underground Railway Theatre, in collaboration with the Arlington Center for the Arts; and

WHEREAS: This play will be presented October 19-27, 2001; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending best wishes for a successful run of the play "How Do You Spell Hope;" 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 Underground Railway Theatre and the Arlington Center for the Arts on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: On Sunday, October 14, 2001, the new President of the Longy School of Music, Kwang- Wu Kim was inaugurated; and

WHEREAS: The Inaugural Ceremony was held at Edward M. Mickman Hall at 27 Garden Street; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending congratulations to Kwang-Wu Kim on his new position as President of the Longy School of Music; and be it further

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

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: Roxie Coicou has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Benjamin Banneker Charter School; and

WHEREAS: A welcoming ceremony in honor of Roxie Coicou took place on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Benjamin Banneker School; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending welcome and congratulations to Roxie Coicou on her new position as Executive Director of the Benjamin Banneker Charter 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 Roxie Coicou on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Katherine (Quinn) Kelleher on October 19, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Katherine was the beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Agnes (Reynolds) Quinn; and

WHEREAS: Katherine was the devoted wife of the late Thomas F. Kelleher; and

WHEREAS: Katherine's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sons Richard and Thomas F. Kelleher Jr., her daughters Nancy McCallum, Rita Swadel, Mary Mooney and Kathleen Pacheco; her twelve grandchildren; and her nine great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Katherine 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 Katherine Kelleher 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 Kelleher family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of William A. McNamara Jr. on October 21, 2001; and

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

WHEREAS: William was the beloved husband of the late Helen G. (Hynes) McNamara; and

WHEREAS: William’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughter Elaine M. McKinnon; his sister Eleanor Sullivan; and his grandchildren David, Lauren, Susan and Shaun Farrell; 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 A. McNamara 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 McNamara family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN October 29, 2001 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 Josephine (Nappi) "Grammy" Rogers-Giglio on October 19, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Josephine was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Giglio; and

WHEREAS: Josephine was the mother of the late Delores Zirngiebel; and

WHEREAS: Josephine was the sister of the late Michael Nappi, Christina DePhillipo, Antonette Brogan, Lucri Troiano and Mildred Visco; and

WHEREAS: Josephine’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son, former State Representative Anthony P. Giglio and his wife Mary Ruth; her four grandchildren; her five great grandchildren; her siblings Milliette Ciafia and her husband Tony and Marty Nappi; her brother-in-law Peter Giglio; her sister-in-law Antonette Modica; and her many nieces and nephews; 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 Rogers-Giglio 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 Rogers-Giglio family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Paul H. Donato on October 20, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Paul was a forty year member of Local #537 Refrigeration Division; and

WHEREAS: Paul’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his devoted wife Thea (Nelson) Donato; his sons Paul, James, John and Marc Donato; his daughter Diane Moran; his daughters-in-law Sharon, Sandra and Corrie Donato and Karen Griffin; his son-in-law David Moran; his grandchildren Lauren and Marcus Moran, Paul and Amanda Donato, and Michael and James Sammarco; his siblings Richard Donato and his wife Norma and Carolyn Tamer; his brother-in-law Jim Nelson; and his sister-in-law Joan Nelson; 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 H. Donato 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 Donato family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Raymond J. Rocha on September 11, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Raymond’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his loving parents Ann M. (Kilfoyle) and Manuel J. Rocha; his brothers Ronald J. and Randal J. Rocha; his sisters Pamela A. Ledbury and Polly A. O'Brien; his grandmother Clara (Landano) Rocha; his three nieces; his two nephews; and his aunts, uncles and cousins; and

WHEREAS: Raymond 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 Raymond J. Rocha 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 Rocha family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Nemi F. Pizzotti on October 22, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Nemi was the beloved daughter of the late Abdon and Adelcisa (Castignoli) Pizzotti; and

WHEREAS: Nemi was the sister of the late Abdon and Diana Pizzotti; and

WHEREAS: Nemi’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her siblings Miro Pizzotti and his wife Gloria, Richard Pizzotti and his wife Catherine, Mother Mary Mark Pizzotti, DM, and Lola Fasano and her husband Nicholas; her sister-in-law Tina Pizzotti; her sixteen nieces and nephews; and her twenty-eight great nieces and great nephews; and

WHEREAS: Nemi 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 Nemi F. Pizzotti 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 Pizzotti family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Rosemary (Mardirosian) Grieco on October 21, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Rosemary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her devoted husband Anthony V. Grieco Sr.; her children Laura and Anthony V. Grieco Jr., and Barbara Minnelli; her daughter-in-law Cindy Grieco; her son-in-law James Minnelli; her siblings Susan Amaral, Eileen Gloade, Laura De Amato, Judy Hawks, and Joseph and Nelson Mardirosian; her granddaughters Lea Grieco and Nicole Minnelli; and her many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Rosemary 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 Rosemary Grieco 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 Grieco family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Frank Pace on October 21, 2001; and

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

WHEREAS: Frank was the devoted husband of the late Phyllis (Nardone) Pace; and

WHEREAS: Frank's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Frank, Paul and Diana Pace; his daughter-in-law Carol Pace; and his grandchildren Frank, Paul, Melissa and Marc; 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 Pace 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 Pace family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001

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

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary wishes to Joseph and Johnnie Bourne; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

MAYOR GALLUCCIO October 29, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: The Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center 4th Annual Weaving Dreams Gala fundraiser will be held on November 2, 2001 at the Radisson Hotel in Cambridge, featuring Liz Walker as the special guest and featured speaker; and

WHEREAS: Founded in 1984 as part of the outreach ministry of St. Paul A.M.E. Church of Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Hildebrand became incorporated in 1988 as an independent, not-for-profit organization committed to housing the community’s neediest families; and

WHEREAS: The Hildebrand is dedicated to providing shelter and restoring hope to homeless families. Their goal is to give families the tools they need to once more become contributing members of their community; and

WHEREAS: Through education, family stabilization, career counseling or job training, the Hildebrand helps people help themselves; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council extend best wishes on a successful event to the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center 4th Annual Weaving Dreams Gala and thank them for their dedication and commitment in serving the citizens of the Cambridge community; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of the resolution to the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: On November 2, 2001 the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center will hold the 4th Annual Weaving Dreams Gala at the Radisson Hotel in Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: The Hildebrand has been a part of the City of Cambridge’s network of services for homeless families for the past fourteen years and has helped many families restore their dignity and self-sufficiency; and

WHEREAS: The special guest and featured speaker for this event will be award winning journalist Liz Walker news anchor for WBZ-TV 4; and

WHEREAS: Liz Walker joined WBZ-TV 4 in 1980 and distinguished herself as anchor for the station’s evening newscasts. In June 2000, she chose to anchor the noonday newscast in order to spend more quality time with her family; and

WHEREAS: Ms. Walker received the prestigious Governor’s Award from the New England branch of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 1977. She has also hosted and co-produced several documentaries for WBZ 4, including “Friends Like These”, for which she received recognition from the prestigious Gabriel Awards; and

WHEREAS: An award winning community activist, Ms. Walker has served on committees and boards of the Big Sister Association, Boston’s Children’s Museum, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts and the Pediatric AIDS Charitable Trust of Boston. She has also spent much of her personal time speaking to young people about the importance of education and setting goals. In addition, she has supported AIDS awareness, breast cancer prevention and homelessness. She has also been involved with numerous groups such as the Project Hope Housing Project in Dorchester and the Newton Police Department Project D.A.R.E.; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That this City Council welcome Liz Walker to the City of Cambridge and thank her for participating in the 4th Annual Weaving Dreams Gala event; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

COUNCILLOR TOOMEY October 29, 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 Arthur F. "Archie" Prendable on October 22, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Archie was a retired employee of the Cambridge Police Department; and

WHEREAS: Archie was a member of the Bunker Hill Council #62 Knights of Columbus and the Irish American Club of Malden; and

WHEREAS: Archie was the brother of the late Charles and Frederick Prendable; and

WHEREAS: Archie’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his devoted wife Agnes K. (McKenna) Prendable; his daughters Donna Prendable and Michele Chandler; his son-in-law Jeff Chandler; his grandchildren Erin Bussell and Shane Chandler; and his siblings Gertrude Nichols, Margaret Kevlin, and Edward Prendable; and

WHEREAS: Archie 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 Arthur F. Prendable 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 Prendable family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

MAYOR GALLUCCIO October 29, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: The Lady Falcons volleyball team, led by second-year coach Pam Leete captured the Greater Boston League championship with a record of 16 wins and 3 losses; and

WHEREAS: The Lady Falcons were led by a solid core of six seniors, Gwendolyn Browne, Celina Vital, Katie Gladfelter, Dalin Trivella, Susan Bairos, and Veronica Mourado who were supported by five members of the junior class, Danika Oriol-Morway, Frances Preffer, Jen Materazzo, Fallon McDavitt and Michaelle Joseph and two very impressive freshman, Maxime Summit and Rachel Mun; and

WHEREAS: The Lady Falcons will be entering the State Tournament, scheduled to begin the first week of November, on a very positive note with a crushing defeat of Arlington Catholic, 15-1 and 15-6; and

WHEREAS: Coach Leete is extremely proud of her team and the effort they put forth and grateful to her assistant coaches, Renee Mello and Sharon Benzan for their dedication, hard work and perseverance; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate The Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School Lady Falcons Volleyball Team on a very successful season and wish them further success in the upcoming Massachusetts State Division I Volleyball Tournament; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School Lady Falcons Volleyball Team on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-38.

COUNCILLOR TOOMEY October 29, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: The City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph E. McCain on October 22, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was a Metropolitan Police detective who was shot in the line of duty in 1988 and who was decorated for his bravery; and

WHEREAS: Joseph's wounds ended his 30 year career as an MDC officer; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was awarded the George Hanna Medal of Honor, the state's highest honor for law enforcement officers, in 1989; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was a United States Navy veteran; and

WHEREAS: Joseph’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his devoted wife Helen (Dunn) McCain; his son Joseph McCain; his sister Estelle O'Brien; and his three grandchildren; and

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

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

A true copy;

October 29, 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 Anthony M. Colonna on October 22, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Anthony was a former legislator as well as a civic leader in his hometown of Framingham; and

WHEREAS: Anthony retired from his position of Framingham District Court clerk-magistrate in April, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Anthony was elected to the Massachusetts House in 1954; and

WHEREAS: In 1963 Anthony was appointed as clerk of courts by Governor Peabody; and

WHEREAS: Anthony also served as the Framingham Public Works Commissioner; and

WHEREAS: Anthony’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Dorothy Ann Colonna; his children James Colonna and Judith Dallamora; his fourteen grandchildren and his four great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Anthony 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 Anthony M. Colonna 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 Colonna family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: Emma Watkins, Director of the Cambridge Citywide Senior Center has been awarded the Nancy P. Kahn Award by the Somerville Cambridge Elders Services at the recent Employee Recognition Luncheon held on October 17, 2001; and

WHEREAS: The accomplishments and improvements in which Emma Watkins has made a difference include working with Cambridge College to get access to computers at the senior center; working with Cambridge Police Department on security issues at the senior center; holding regular Town Meetings inviting appropriate people and organizations to participate, working with churches and helping with Health Fair; and

WHEREAS: Emma Watkins has demonstrated such commitment and collaborated with other community agencies to strengthen the availability of services for older people; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Emma Watkins on receiving the well-deserved Nancy P. Kahn Award for and thank her on behalf of the Cambridge Community for her dedicated service; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001 MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: William Cobham, President of the Cambridge Chapter of the Massachusetts Senior Action Council, has been awarded the John Phillip Sousa Advocacy Award by the Somerville Cambridge Elders Services at the recent Employee Recognition Luncheon held on October 17, 2001; and

WHEREAS: William Cobham also currently serves as the Board Secretary of the Council on Aging, as well as the chair of the Board’s Advocacy Sub-Committee; and

WHEREAS: Within the past two years William Cobham, working along with staff from Massachusetts Senior Action Council, has been instrumental in forming a Cambridge Chapter of the Massachusetts Senior Action Council; and

WHEREAS: William Cobham has successfully organized Cambridge Seniors to State House rallies for issues such as Prescription Advantage, the Homecare Bill due to his tireless advocacy for elder rights; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate William Cobham on receiving the well-deserved John Phillip Sousa Advocacy Award and thank him on behalf of the Cambridge Community for his dedicated service; 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 Cobham on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

COUNCILLOR REEVES October 29, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: On Friday, October 26, 2001, the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center will feature an evening devoted to showcasing the virtuosity of our local treasure, Griot and Kora Player Balla Tounkara; and

WHEREAS: Balla Tounkara ventured from his native Mali in West Africa to share his music and his message with people across the world; and

WHEREAS: This gifted artist has struggled with many obstacles and many triumphs to achieve an audience which embraces his energy and his message; and

WHEREAS: Balla has inherited the great tradition of his African ancestry in the form of the Griot's commandment to sing the songs of our present strivings and of our ancestors dreams; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this profound man of Africa - a man gifted with so much talent and commitment to a better world, is properly honored with a Performance Evening which focuses on the range of his talents. Balla, we here in Cambridge know that you are an African man of great music who has come into our midst to help make our hearts sing and our minds embrace the brotherhood and sisterhood of human kind. We salute you and bid you to remain with us and play on; and be it further

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

A true copy;

October 29, 2001

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

WHEREAS: The women of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church will host the Women of Purpose On One Accord Spiritual Enrichment Conference on Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Through two days of praise, worship and study, the conference will enhance the power, purpose and productiveness of the participants as daughters of God and sisters of Christ, ministering to others and really touching women's lives; and

WHEREAS: The talent of the women speakers and ministers who will lead worship and "wordshops" at this conference is truly extraordinary; and

WHEREAS: Patricia Russell-McCloud, JD is a professional orator and motivational speaker. Her mission is to inspire others to attain their highest potential and make a positive difference in the world. She is the president of Russell-McCloud and Associates, a lifetime member of the NAACP, a member of the National Urban League, and immediate past national president of Links, Inc. and the Links Foundation, Inc. Patricia Russell-McCloud is a graduate of Howard University School of Law who has also studied at Harvard University School of Law; and

WHEREAS: Minister Maureen P. Hughes is a scriptural-based speaker, writer and workshop leader and serves as facilitator and teacher at women's conferences and retreats. Minister Hughes is Associate Minister of Women at the historical Concord Baptist Church in Boston, Massachusetts where her husband, the Reverend Conley Hughes Jr., serves as Pastor. She has taught in the Boston Public Schools and is employed in the Haverhill Public Schools. As a participant with the International Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows, Inc. (IAMWMW), she is active at the local, state and national levels and she is on the teaching staff for the Annual International Convention which convenes in international locations. She is the recipient of many awards including the Outstanding Community Service award presented to her on behalf of the Women's Ministry of Concord Baptist Church; and WHEREAS: Minister Pamela Rutherford is an ordained preacher and a minister of dance. Her mission is to usher others into a more intimate relationship with God, to set captives free, and to be God's ambassador of dance to the nations. Her ministry offers opportunities for intimacy in worship, spiritual deliverance, and inner healing. Minister Rutherford is the director of dance at Hillcrest Church in Texas, a member of the National Board for Christian Dance Fellowship UYSA, founder and director of Set Free Evangelistic Ministries, and a nationally and internationally know conference presenter. She is the recipient of a master degree in dance; and

WHEREAS: Theresa Jones is a soloist, composer, and music director. Her mission is to share the good news through the power of words and music. Theresa Jones has directed church choirs since a teen and is founder of a four-women vocal ensemble "Shades of Him," which performs her original songs. She was the choral director at the renowned Buckingham, Browne and Nichols and Newton Country Day schools and has directed three of St. Paul A.M.E. church's choirs. She is currently Minister of Music at her California church, has received a songwriting contract with EMI recording studio and has been solicited by several gospel artists to compose songs on their behalf. Theresa Jones is a graduate of Berklee College of Music; and

WHEREAS: Reverend Dr. Cheryl Townsend Gilkes is an ordained minister and educator. Her mission has been to research, teach and write on issues pertaining to ways black women and their experiences shape the culture and consciousness of the black religious experience. She is an Assistant Pastor for Special Programs at Union Baptist Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Colby College in Maine, and a member of the Congress of Christian Education. She has also served as a volunteer chaplain at the Suffolk County House of Corrections in Boston. She received a doctorate degree in Sociology from Northeastern University and has pursued graduate theological studies; and

WHEREAS: Reverend Dr. Imani Sheila Newsome-Camara is the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and an Assistant Professor of Theology at Boston University. For a number of years, Dean Newsome has served in higher education as a professor, academic counselor, and consultant. Her research interests include the womanist idea and spiritual disciplines, and the role of African-American women in church and mission history. Reverend Newsome, who previously served as Associate Dean of Marsh Chapel, the Church at Boston University, was raised in the Church of God in Christ and ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Reverend Newsome recently became a member of the United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS: Another of these gifted leaders is the Reverend Dr. Gwendolyn Long-Cudjoe. Reverend Dr. Long-Cudjoe is an Assistant pastor at St. Luke Community Methodist Church in Texas. She is a former ministerial staff member of St. Paul A.M.E.; now therefore be it

WHEREAS: Yet another gifted leader is the Reverend Clovis Turner. Reverend Turner is on the ministerial staff of Grace Church of All Nations, Boston; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record welcoming these speakers for the Saint Paul A.M.E. Church Women of Purpose on One Accord Spiritual Enrichment Conference; 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 Saint Paul A.M.E. Church on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 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 M. Barbara King on October 24, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Barbara was the beloved wife of the late William F. King; and

WHEREAS: Barbara’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son William F. King; her daughter-in-law Nancy King; and her grandchildren William, Deborah and Donna King; 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 M. Barbara King 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 King family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN October 29, 2001 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 Robert E. Smith Sr. on October 24, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Robert was the former President of Harwell Homes, Inc.; and

WHEREAS: Robert was associated with Saint Mary's Annunciation Drum & Bugle Corps.; and

WHEREAS: Robert was the beloved husband of the late Olive H. (Dolloff) Smith; and

WHEREAS: Robert was the father of the late Olive Silva; and

WHEREAS: Robert’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sons Robert E. Jr. and David A. Smith; his daughters-in-law Karen and Linda Smith; his son-in-law George D. Silva; his grandchildren Robert Smith III, Lynn Williams, Stacie Canavan, April McCrea and George Michael Silva; his great grandchildren Mackenzie and Kelsey Silva; and his many nieces and nephews; and

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

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 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 Charles L. Donnelly Sr. on October 25, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Charles’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Charles L. Jr., United States Navy, and Denise Donnelly; his parents Leonard and Catherine (Kennedy) Donnelly; his brothers Dennis, Joseph, Brian and Richard Donnelly; his nieces Michelle and Amanda; and his nephews Michael and Dennis; 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 L. Donnelly 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 Donnelly family on behalf of the entire City Council.

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Margaret E. (Baranauskas) Ferguson on October 28, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Margaret’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Melinda and Cheryl; her siblings Robert, James, Paul, and Rose Baranauskas and Marie O'Brien; and her several nieces and nephews; and

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

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Francis E. "Frank" Jarvis on October 22, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Frank’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Dorothy (Williams) Jarvis; his children Patricia Coakley, James, Francis E. Jr., Paul and Gail Jarvis; his siblings Patricia Morris, Arthur "Buzz," and Eugene Jarvis; his grandson Douglas Coakley; and his many nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 Francis E. Jarvis at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helen G. (Russell) O'Grady on October 26, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Helen was the beloved wife of the late Arthur O'Grady; and

WHEREAS: Helen was the sister of the late Esther Curtis, Josephine Morton, James, Patrick V., John and Edward Russell, Lillian Huntoon, Elizabeth King and Alice Sylvester; and

WHEREAS: Helen’s passing will leave a void in the lives of her surviving family, her sister Agnes Guthrie; and her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; 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 G. O'Grady at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

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

A true copy;

ATTEST:-

October 29, 2001

MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR TOOMEY 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 Anna (Costa) Remeika on October 27, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Anna was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Remeika; and

WHEREAS: Anna’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sons Michael, Robert, Daniel and Paul Remeika; her daughters Carol Ann McKenzie and Joanne and Linda Remeika; her daughters-in-law Cheryl, Susan and Jeannette Remeika; her son-in-law Leon McKenzie; her grandchildren Kim and Colleen Mickle, Christian and Shaun Myers, and Paul Michael, Chivonne, Daniel, Richard, Matthew and Craig Remeika; and her special friends Mary Jeffries and Judy Remeika; 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 Remeika 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 Remeika family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001 COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: Barefoot Books, Cambridge's newest bookstore, located at 1771 Massachusetts Avenue in Porter Square, will celebrate its Grand Opening on Thursday, November 8, 2001, from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.; and

WHEREAS: Barefoot Books is more than just an enchanting new bookstore for children and their families and teachers; and

WHEREAS: The mission of Barefoot Books is to celebrate art and story with books that open the hearts and minds of children from all walks of life, inspiring them to read deeper, search further and explore their own creative gifts; and

WHEREAS: Barefoot Books will celebrate its grand opening with music, storytelling and an original art exhibition; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record welcoming Barefoot Books to Cambridge; and be it further

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to Barefoot Books on the occasion of its Grand Opening on November 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 Barefoot Books on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

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

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Mayor Anthony D. Galluccio on being awarded the 2001 Fenn Young Leaders Award, which is co- sponsored by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation's New Frontier Society and the Massachusetts Municipal Association, for his outstanding political leadership; 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 Anthony D. Galluccio on behalf of the entire City Council.

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October 29, 2001

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

WHEREAS: Ruth Hamilton lived a gloriously simple life that was rich in the important areas:- church, family, friends, community. She loved all of us and was able to evidence that love by her cheerful demeanor and Christian example. She led a bold and brave life. She accepted the things she could not change and she used the splendid gift that God gave her to celebrate and praise the God who gave the gift to her; and

WHEREAS: She was the formidable Ruth Hamilton, the Christian singer who shared her gifts with Christians and Jews, Muslims and Communists and Humanists and poor souls who could claim no polity; and

WHEREAS: She was first and foremost a Christian woman and everything else flowed from that. She flowed like a river engulfing her family and friends with her love and her celebration of the love of God, which defined her life; and

WHEREAS: Those who never met Marion Anderson—those who never heard Leontyne Price or Paul Robeson or Roland Hayes, met in Ruth the essence of them all—artistic genius as true and pure as could be. She gave her all for God. The world could applaud her but her eyes looked toward the heavens in thanksgiving and praise; and

WHEREAS: She was God’s woman—and for the doubting, learn well that you have, in Ruth Hamilton, known a woman who exemplified love, who suffered long, who was not puffed up, who was faithful in small things and in large things; and

WHEREAS: Our Ruth, Aunt Baby Ruth has closed her eyes now to take her rest. She has gone home to God. Halleluiah, Halleluiah, Halleluiah—Praise God for giving us the example of such a formidable religious woman. She was a rock that man, nor fire, nor sickness nor death could move; now therefore be it RESOLVED: Thank you God for sending this angel to dwell in our midst. We shall not hear her true voice again but we shall remember the sound, her sound, that sonorous contralto which filled the heart and touches the soul. That presence which filled the room and the area which all and a sudden transported us to the depth of the soul; and be it further

RESOLVED: Dear Ruth—thank you for blessing us with each day of your life. Thank you for your example; and be it further

RESOLVED: In your own words, you thought back to the time when African Americans were slaves and were not able to express themselves in any other way but through their Spirituals. You were not there in body, but their Spirit came to you and passed through you when you sang. You expressed their joys and sorrows, hopes and desires for future generations.

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October 29, 2001

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Crystal Johnson on being appointed Executive Director of Positive Edge; and be it further

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

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D. Margaret Drury City Clerk