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WHEREAS, Edwin Lawrence Williams, Jr. was born on June 21,1955 in Los Angeles, to Reverend Edwin Lawrence Williams, Sr. and Allene Celestine Maddox Williams, He received his education in the Los Angeles Unified School District and was a proud graduate of Crenshaw High School; and

WHEREAS, Edwin Lawrence Williams, Jr. attended West Los Angeles College, Los Angeles Bible Training School and Reed's Christian College. He was a Sunday School teacher and member of the Music Ministry, singing in the men's chorus and mass choir for the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church of Los Angeles; and

WHEREAS, Edwin Lawrence Williams, Jr. was licensed to preach on December 19 1982 and ordained as a Baptist Minister in May 1983. He served as Pastor of the Southwest Institutional Baptist Church in Los Angeles for 16 years and the community affectionately called him "Pastor E and the "Mayor of Broadway"; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Williams was appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti as liaison to the City and Broadway Corridor to convene 87 churches to discuss important South Los Angeles matters; and WHEREAS, he served as the President of the Southeast Los Angeles Police-Clergy Council, the first Vice President of the California Bible State Convention, and the Dean of the Congress of Christian Education and the California Bible State Convention; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Williams was a member of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches and was co-host of the Haven in the Hood, a community outreach Internet radio broadcast to enrich empower, and educate the residents of South Los Angeles. He volunteered, organized, and served as Director of the Windsor Hills Math/Science/Aerospace Magnet School Gospel Choir and was former Moderator of the Los Angeles Central District Bible Association; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Williams was the recipient of numerous awards, such as the MLK Drum Major for Just Award, became a member of The California Democratic Party Black Caucus, and was inducted into the Lowriders Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Williams partnered with the.Office of Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson the Southeast Neighborhood Council, Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Tech Academy High School, the Los ’ Angeles Police Department Southeast Division, and the Los Angeles Fire Department Station 64 to bring a 40-foot tall Christmas tree to the Broadway Corridor. Thanks to his leadership, this annual community celebration brings joy during the holiday season to hundreds of South Los Angeles families and children; and

WHEREAS, the hearts of our City are heavy in mourning the loss of a community leader, an activist, mentor, friend, husband and father who spoke truth to power and will forever be cherished for * dedicating his life to God's work and improving the conditions for disenfranchised Black and Brown communities:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that by the adoption of this resolution, the Los Angeles City Council does hereby honor and will always remember the legacy of Pastor Edwin Lawrence Williams, Jr. His passion for preaching, teaching love and caring for our communities inspire all who had the pleasure and blessing of knowing him. May he rest in power and live on in our hearts forever.

Presented By:___^ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON NOV i o 2023 Councilman, Eighth District

Seconded by: Seconded By: CURREN PRICE(verbal) Councilmember, 9th District ALL COUNCIL RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Fred J. Ali led the Weingart Foundation for 22 years and is stepping down to start a new chapter in his lifetime of service; and

WHEREAS, Fred's innovative vision drove the transformation of the Weingart Foundation into a leading advocate for equity and justice in the region; and

WHEREAS, his leadership influenced significant policy changes that have profoundly impacted the field of philanthropy and the nonprofit community; and

WHEREAS, during the Great Recession in 2008, Fred led efforts to provide unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations, enabling the sector to strengthen its infrastructure and increase its effectiveness; and

WHEREAS, over the past two decades, the Weingart Foundation has granted over $745 million to nonprofits providing critical services in low-income communities of color; and

WHEREAS, Fred convened key civic leaders to take on large-scale, cross-sector initiatives to address structural racism and advance systemics change; and

WHEREAS, Fred is an effective champion of public-private partnerships. In 2010, he led the effort to establish the first Office of Strategic Partnerships in the City of Los Angeles and a similar effort with the County of Los Angeles; and

WHEREAS, his commitment to equity and justice led to bold initiatives in impact investing, where the Foundation utilizes its endowment to support social and environmental justice and promote diversity among entrepreneurs and asset managers; and

WHEREAS, under Fred's leadership the Weingart Foundation has nurtured local leadership through the John Mack Movement Building Fellows Program, where he has been a mentor and supporter of emerging leaders; and

WHEREAS, Fred has helped build a stronger and more effective Southern California social justice sector at the Weingart Foundation; and

WHEREAS, during Fred's tenure, the Weingart Foundation changed its internal practices, recruiting staff with nonprofit operating experience and becoming one of philanthropy's most racially diverse institutions at the Board, staff, and leadership levels:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that by the adoption of this resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby honors FRED J. ALI, for 22 years of service and accomplishments as Chief Executive Officer of the Weingart Foundation and congratulates him for his outstanding leadership in social change.

Presented By: MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilman, Eighth District

Seconded By: NOV 1 0 2020 ALL COUNCIL NURY MARTINEZ (verbal) Councilmember, 6th District Kenneth E. Lane M.Ed., Founder & Executive Director of The Adult Skills Center

WHEREAS, in 1987, with, the aid of the North Los Angeles County Regional Center, Kenneth “Ken” Lane created The Adult Skills Center (TASC), a nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities. After 33 years of leadership at TASC, Ken Will retire on January 1,2021; and

WHEREAS, TASC began as a small site-based Day Services program with 12 clients and four staff members. The catalyst for TASC’s beginning was due to another Day Program closing where Ken, as the Program Counselor, responded to families of the clients who expressed their concern that they would have to look for a new program. The families told Ken that they wanted to be more involved in the Day Program for their sons and daughters. Ken responded to the families’ concerns and with their support, the Regional Center support and his own family support — TASC was created; and

WHEREAS, today, TASC employs over 240 staff members and serves nearly 200 clients each year. Ken’s natural warmth and caring style has been his trademark in his work at TASC. This core culture has become the philosophy that has led TASC to became a role model for other agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities; and

WHEREAS, as the Executive Director, Ken has been responsible for leading TASC in the development of several TASC programs. With Ken’s philosophy of providing comprehensive services to the TASC clients, the following programs are now a part of TASC services: Community Integration Training (CIT), Independent Living Skills (ELS), Supported Living Services (SLS), Specialized Therapeutic Services (STS), Supported Employment (SE), as well as TASC’s microenterprises such as the Sunny Spot store; and

WHEREAS, throughout his career, Ken has been actively involved with advocacy including being a member of the North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) Vendor Advisory Committee and a member of the Valley Industry & Commerce Association (VICA), as well as the Los Angeles Coalition of Service Providers. Ken received the Jyrmy Retzinger Award for Legislative Advocacy in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Ken says, ‘1 am so proud of (lie faot that TASC has grown to make it possible for over 240 staff members to be employed, providing professional and compassionate services to the men and women we serve. I am especially proud to have made a real difference in the lives of over 2,500 clients and their families over the past 33 years.”:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that by foe adoption of this resolution, foe Los Angeles City Council does hereby congratulate and commend Kenneth E. Lane for his exceptional achievement and dedication to improve foe quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and foe residents of foe City of Los Angeles, and wish him the best as he embarks on a new phase of his life.

Presented by:. BOBBLi NOV 1 0 2020 3rdDinrict

Seconded by: ALL MEMBERS PAUL KORETZ (verbal) Councilmember, 5th District COMMENDATORY RESOLUTION GEORGIA MATTERA

WHEREAS, Georgia graduated with both a Bachelor of Science Degree and Masters Degree in Public Policy from California State University, Long Beach, and later completed the Harvard University Women and Leadership in the 21st Century program; and

WHEREAS, Georgia began her career, on April 2, 1990, with the City of Los Angeles as a Management Assistant in the office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and subsequently rose through the ranks working on various budgets and large capital projects; and

WHEREAS, Georgia left the office of the City Administrative Officer and went on to serve in various capacities for different City departments such as Assistant Deputy Mayor for Public Safety for Mayor Richard Riordan; Assistant General Manager at the Convention Center; Fire Administrator at the Fire Department; Deputy Mayor of Budget and Financial Policy for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; and

WHEREAS, Georgia went on to serve four years at the County of Los Angeles in various roles, including Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Public Safety; Division Director and Special Budget Advisor to the Los Angeles County Sheriff; and

WHEREAS, Georgia Mattera returned to the City as the Chief Deputy Controller for Controller Ron Galperin. She led the day-to-day operations of the office and represented the Controller’s office on various projects, such as leading efforts to begin the transition to a new payroll system, advocating and obtaining funding for the Audit Division's technology solution to move from paper to digital, and overseeing scores of financial reports, audits, and the office’s budget; and

WHEREAS, Georgia retired from the City of Los Angeles on April 30, 2020, after 30 years of public service that has been marked by selflessness and commitment, wherein she has led by example with kindness and immeasurable skill:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that by the adoption of this resolution, the Los Angeles service to the residents of Los Angeles, congratulates her on her professional accomplishments, and extends best wishes for a well-deserved retirement.

PRESENTED BY: JOE BUSCAINO (verbal) Councilmember, 15th District

SECONDED BY: ALL MEMBERS BOB BLUMENFIELD (verbal) Councilmember, 3rd District