RESOLUTION National Electrical Contractors Association Los Angeles County Chapter Whereas, The National Electrical Contractors Association was founded in 1901; and Whereas, The Los Angeles County Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association represents contractors in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties; and Whereas, The National Electrical Contractors Association is the leading representative of a segment of the construction market comprised of over 70,000 electrical firms; and Whereas, The National Electrical Contractors Association employs over 650,000 electrical workers and produces an annual volume of over $95 billion; and Whereas, The National Electrical Contractors Association includes 119 U.S. chapters in addition to others in countries around the world; and Whereas, The National Electrical Contractors Association is dedicated to enhancing the industry through continuing education, labor relations, current information and promotional activities; and Whereas, The National Electrical Contractors Association is the voice of the electrical contracting industry, working to promote higher standards, quality workmanship and training for a skilled workforce: Now, therefore, be it resolved, that by the adoption of this resolution the Los Angeles City Council does hereby congratulate and commend the National Electrical Contractors Association n their 63rd Annual Inaugural Ball and for their efforts and support to the electrical workers in t ndust . January 24, 2012 Presented ADOPTED JAN 2 4_:ZOll . LOS ANGELES Cl1Y ·coUNCil Form 99 CITY OF LOS ANGELES RESOLUTION IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY I ooth Anniversary WHEREAS, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church celebrates its I oath Anniversary at a Centennial Mass, scheduled for Sunday, January 29, 20 I 2, at I I :00 AM, with Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, presiding, together with Bishop Edward Clark, Bishop Alexander Salazar, and Bishop Oscar Solis, Reverend Radel G. Balagtas, Pastor, Reverend Camilo Pacanza, Assistant Priest, and former pastors, Msgr. Carl Bell and Reverend Henry Hernando and other members of the clergy con-celebrating; and WHEREAS, The Centennial theme is "Celebrating Our Faith Strengthening Our Relationships, Sharing Our Beliefs and Values as a Catholic Christian Community';. and WHEREAS, on August I 2, 191 0, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church was established as a mission church in the Colgrove district, currently known as East Hollywood, at a meeting attended by Reverend Daniel J. Murphy, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church, Reverend William Forde and several parishioners of Blessed Sacrament, with the support of Bishop Thomas J. Conaty, Bishop of Monterey and Los Angeles ( 1903- I 9 I 5); and WHEREAS, a church structure was completed in I 9 I I with a seating capacity for 300 people and in I 922, a parochial school was built, staffed with the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary; and WHEREAS, Bishop Thomas J. Conaty named Reverend Stephen E. Cain ( 1912- I 922), as the founding pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, succeeded by Reverend James A. Martin ( 1922-1938), Reverend John O'Donnell ( 1938-1968), Reverend Monsignor George Cranham ( 1968-1973, Reverend Charles W. Harmon ( 1973-1984), Reverend Monsignor Carl Bell ( 1984-1995); Reverend Henry Hernando ( 1995-2002), and Reverend Redel G. Balagatas, D.Min. {2002-Present); and WHEREAS, in 1940, a new gothic-style church was constructed to accommodate the rapidly growing parish community with a seating capacity of 700, at a cost of $7 5,000, and was dedicated on February 2 I, 1941, by Archbishop John J. Cantwell; and WHEREAS, in 1954, a new parochial school was constructed and on June 14, 1957, the twin spires were constructed onto the church's roof in dedication to the Blessed Mother; and WHEREAS, in 2 008, the parish embarked on a capital campaign program to renovate and restore the church, since its reconstruction in 1941, with a goal of$ I. 9 million; and WHEREAS, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church located in East Hollywood, also known as inner-city Los Angeles, is surrounded by multi-ethnic communities with approximately 2,000 families and 60 active ministries, celebrating eight Masses on Sundays (4-English, 3 Spanish, and I Filipino) and two Masses Monday through Friday, and a Novena Mass honoring Our Mother of Perpetual Help every Wednesday evening; and WHEREAS, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is a vibrant, active parish, strong in faith, in serving God's people, through various social outreach programs in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles - Council District I 3, Hollywood Housing Corporation, and OneLA; and WHEREAS, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is able to provide a food pantry serving approximately I 00 families per week and to provide resource assistance concerning issues on tenant rights, affordable housing, immigration, safety and security, and health care; and WHEREAS, through the pastorate of Reverend G. Balagtas, D.Min, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church has become a vibrant and Leading church in the Los Angeles/Hollywood area: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Los Angeles congratulates Immaculate Heart of Mary Church upon the I 00 Anniversary. January 24, 20 I 2 ADOPTED JAN 2 4.. 2012 LOS ANGELES CI'IY COUNCIL Form99 CITY OF LOS ANGELES RESOLUTION UCLA Fight against Childhood Obesity Whereas, over the past three decades childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese; and WHEREAS, disparities exist in that nearly 40% of America's African-American and Latino children are overweight or obese and those from medically underserved areas are at greater risk for being overweight and obese; and WHEREAS, in addition to a healthy diet engaging in regular physical activity is widely accepted as an effective preventative measure for a variety of obesity-related chronic diseases; and WHEREAS, schools are through the provision of culturally and developmentally appropriate physical activity programs, have the power to increase physical activity among medically underserved areas; and WHEREAS, research shows students who come from healthy school environments that promote physical activity and nutrition have better academic achievement scores and better health outcomes; and WHEREAS, there is hope in the challenge of childhood obesity, and according to First Lady Obama and the Let's Move Initiative, the hope lies through implementation of programs that are informed by strong partnerships between universities and local communities; and WHEREAS, local leaders in Los Angeles County, know that collaborations that involve researchers, local government and community, is an effective tool they can have in their efforts to reduce the obesity rates in their county; and WHEREAS, through collaboration between Dr. Kynna Wright-Vole! and colleagues from the University of California Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and local community and business partners, an obesity prevention grant entitled "Impact of a CBPR School Program on Obesity-Related Outcomes in Underserved Youth" was created; and WHEREAS, reflective of their commitment to eliminate health disparities and to support the brightest and most promising minority scientists; the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Nursing Research and the Office of Behavior and Social Science funded the grant for $1.2 million dollars; and WHEREAS, funding will provide twenty-four medically underserved middle schools within the LAUSD a coordinated school health program, which includes an evidenced based PE program, professional development training for physical education teachers and provision of quality PE equipment; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that by the adoption of this Resolution the City Council of the City of Los Angeles does hereby recognize UCLA for their efforts with the fight against childhood obesity and encourages everyone to consider the health and wellbeing of our children throughout the year. January 24, 2012 E_.6~ PRESENTED BY: ----~;-...:...:.._rr_-=-=----- ADQPTEf1l COUNCILMEMBER ERIC GARCEm ~!,.t'l JAN 2 4 2012 LOS ARGELES-CUY COUNCIL Form 99 CITY OF LOS ANGELES RESOLUTION PAUL McCARTNEY WHEREAS, Paul McCartney has received a star on the World Famous Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, February 9, 2012; and WHEREAS, Paul McCartney was born ln Liverpool on June 18, 1942. He was raised in the city and educated at the Liverpool Institute; and WHEREAS, having changed the world of music forever with The Beatles, McCartney has continued to push boundaries for over 40 years as a solo artist, member of Wings, Brit award~winning classical composer, half of the experimental project The Fireman, and composer for the New York City Ballet with last year's Ocean's Kingdom. His newest adventure is Kisses On The Bottom on Hear Music/Concord), a collection of standards beloved to Paul since childhood as well as two new McCartney compositions 'My Valentine' and 'Only Our Hearts.' Created with the help of Grammy Award~winning producer Tommy LiPuma and Diana Krall and her band-as well as guest appearances from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder-Kisses on the Bottom is the first record in McCartney's historic oeuvre to feature him almost exclusively on vocals. With the exception of a bit of acoustic guitar on two tracks, Paul's sole instrument on Kisses On The Bottom is that unmistakable voice at its most intimate and unadorned; and WHEREAS, That Kisses' song choices are equally reverent and adventurous should come as no surprise: Since