FEB 1 9 2020 Councilmember, 9,H District
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Resolution Jacquelyn-Marie Horton WHEREAS, with a passion for empowering and motivating citizens, South Los Angeles native Jacquelyn Marie Horton uses her knowledge of government policies and procedures to advocate for marginalized communities. For more than a decade she has designed effective programs for populations including gang-involved youth, homeless, domestic violence victims and the labor industry; and WHEREAS, Jacquelyn holds a Bachelors in Political Science from Hampton University and a Masters in Behavioral Science from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is also a certified Gang Intervention and Prevention Specialist, Community Mediator, Court Advocate, Domestic Violence Counselor, and graduate of the Los Angeles African American Women's Public Policy Institute (LAAAWPPI) and Emerge California. She serves on the boards of LAAAWPPI and The Black Women’s Democratic Club, the latter of which she co-founded. In addition to her professional commitments, she is a proud and active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Faithful Central Bible Church; and WHEREAS, as a South Bureau Community Resource Specialist, in the Safe Neighborhood & Gangs Division, Neighborhood Prosecutor Program in the office of Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer, Jacquelyn Provided trainings; workshops; created action plans and safety initiatives addressing the needs of the Bureau’s 640,00+ residents on affordable housing, homelessness, local hire, cannabis regulation, and criminal diversion programs; and WHEREAS, in her role as Director of Public Infrastructure Development with Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price, Jr., Jacquelyn managed multi-million dollar capital projects related to arts, parks, and public safety, including: the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum renovation; the construction of the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art South LA Expansion Project; and WHEREAS, Jacquelyn’s expertise ranges from working with organizations from the Los Angeles Urban League to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Jacquelyn has served diverse communities such as Watts, Westwood and East Los Angeles. She welcomes challenges and takes pride in her ability to mobilize people to make a difference in their lives and communities; and WHEREAS, Jacquelyn holds a Bachelors in Political Science from flampton University and a Masters in Behavioral Science from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is also a certified Gang Intervention and Prevention Specialist, Community Mediator, Court Advocate, Domestic Violence Counselor, and graduate of the Los Angeles African American Women's Public Policy Institute (LAAAWPPI) and Emerge California. She serves on the boards of LAAAWPPI and The Black Women’s Democratic Club, the latter of which she co-founded. In addition to her professional commitments, she is a proud and active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Faithful Central Bible Church; and WHEREAS, Jacquelyn was also appointed to the 2016 Democratic National Committee (DNC) Platform Committee and currently served on the National Finance Council for The Collective PAC and as Commissioner for the Los Angeles County Commission for Children and Families. In 2017, she was named a “40 Under 40 Emerging Civic Leader” of Los Angeles and was inducted into Hampton University's Forty Under Forty Society in 2018: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles City Council thanks Jacquelyn Horton for her exemplary service and dedication to the City and Community, and we wish her all the best in new endeavors in North Carolina. PRESENTED BY z URREN D. PRICE, JR. FEB 1 9 2020 Councilmember, 9,h District r SECONDED BY. RESOLUTION Piatigorsky International Cello Festival Week WHEREAS, the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music and the Los Angeles Philharmonic will be presenting the Third Quadrennial Piatigorsky International Cello Festival from March 13th through March 22, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Festival is named in honor of cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, who is considered one of the greatest musicians of all time, and who heralded a period of incredible vibrancy in the cultural life of Los Angeles when he settled in the city for the final years of his legendary international career, teaching at USC until his death in 1976; and WHEREAS, widely acclaimed cellist Ralph Kirshbaum, the holder of the Gregor Piatigorky Chair in Violoncello at the USC Thornton School of Music, serves as the Artistic Director of the Festival; and WHEREAS, this Festival will bring together masters of the cello and young cellists from around the world to Los Angeles for a unique 10-day celebration of the cello, its music and its musicians, including orchestral concerts, chamber music performances, master classes and interactive events; and WHEREAS, the Festival’s roster includes some of the world’s most celebrated cellists—Steven Isserlis, Mischa Maisky- Jean-Guihen Queyras, Frans Helmerson, Maria Kliegel, David Geringas, Quirine Viersen, Istvan Vardai, and Giovanni Sollima, among others; and WHEREAS, an ensemble of over 100 cellists, including professionals and advanced students from all over Los Angeles will perform in a special concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall; and WHEREAS, the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival will welcome visiting students from Europe, China, and Australia who will join young cellists from American universities and conservatories for master classes and performances throughout the Festival; and WHEREAS, five of Piatigorsky’s outstanding former students, Terry King, Laurence Lesser, Mischa Maisky, Jeffrey Solow, Raphael Wallfisch, and special guest, Piatigorsky’s grandson, Evan Drachman, moderated by KUSC Senior Director of Community Engagement Gail Eichenthal, will be appearing on March 14 at Alfred Newman Recital Hall to celebrate Piatigorsky’s life and teaching through film and discussion: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Los Angeles City Council along with the Mayor, City Attorney, encourage all Angelenos to enthusiastically celebrate and support the convergence of talent and experience offered at the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that in recognition of this world-class event, the Los Angeles City Council along declare the period of March 13, 2020 through March 22, 2020 as Piatigorsky International Cello Festival Week in the City of Los Angeles. PRESENTED BY / CURREN D. PRICE, JR. Councilmember, 9"' District SECONDED BY: 4^ fBB 1 9 2020 Resolution Robert William Stewart WHEREAS, Robert William Stewart was bom into slavery in Kentucky on March 1, 1850; and WHEREAS, by 1886, Stewart, his wife, Louise, and their son, William M.E., moved to Los Angeles; and WHEREAS, On March 30, 1889, Stewart and a second African American, Joseph Henry Green, were both appointed to the Los Angeles Police Department by the Police Commission; and WHEREAS, Green only remained with the Department until February 17, 1890, when the number of officers was reduced and he was one of several patrolmen dismissed; and WHEREAS, Throughout Stewart’s career, the manner in which he comported himself during his work hours drew positive attention from the community. Area newspapers published several articles memorializing Stewart’s arrests and general policework of note; and WHEREAS, Stewart did, however, suffer personal setbacks. His career was marked by ongoing financial difficulties outside of work which required the Police Commission intervening to direct Stewart to pay his debts; and WHEREAS, in 1892, Stewart was nominated as the Republican candidate for Los Angeles Township Constable and he resigned from the Department to pursue a political career. Steward went on to lose the election; and in January 1893, after four and a half months away, he was reappointed to the Department; and WHEREAS, Stewart continued his work as a patrolman until his arrest on May 10, 1900, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15 year-old girl. In its reporting of Stewart’s arrest, the Los Angeles Times noted, “Stewart has long been one of the foremost men of his race in this city.”; and WHEREAS, within two weeks of Stewart’s arrest, the Police Commission met and voted 3-2 to fire Stewart despite an 1894 city ordinance which forbade dismissing police officers without giving them an opportunity to answer the charges against them; and WHEREAS, Stewart endured two trials, the first of which ended in a mistrial after the jury was deadlocked 7 to 5 to acquit. Stewart’s testimony during the second trial remained unchanged from the first trial; and on December 31,1900, the second jury needed only 40 minutes to reach a verdict of not guilty; and WHEREAS, though Stewart was acquitted of the charges against him, the false accusation cost him his reputation, his job, and any opportunity for a police pension. Rather than being eligible to receive a police pension in 1910, Stewart continued to work as a laborer and janitor until his death at 81 on July 27, 1931; and WHEREAS, there is no record of Stewart’s only child having children of his own. It is currently presumed that Stewart has no living heirs: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this resolution, the Los Angeles City Council hereby recognizes OFFICER ROBERT WILLIAM STEWART’S rightful place within the Los Angeles Police Department’s history and Chief Michel R. Moore’s formal reinstatement and honorable retirement of him. v FEB 1 9 2020 FUTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that, from this day forward, the