Mayor Sullivan

R-1.May 20, 2002MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: The Sabre Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1969 by a group of recent American University graduates with the aim of examining the philosophical underpinnings of free institutions and working to enhance their vitality; andWHEREAS: One of Sabre’s long-standing philosophical programs, Sabre Book Donation Program, was initiated in 1986 as a practical application of many lessons learned from the Foundation’s conceptual examination of free institutions; andWHEREAS: This project makes millions of dollars worth of donated books available to needy individuals in developing and transitional societies worldwide through non-government partner organizations, libraries, universities, schools, research organizations and other similar institutions; andWHEREAS: Since 1986, Sabre Foundation has shipped close to over 5 million new books, donated by more than 200 publishers, to libraries, universities, schools and hospitals in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and Asia; andWHEREAS: The Sabre Foundation will celebrate the Grand Opening of the new BOOK DISTRIBUTION CENTER in the hospitable City of Lawrence on Friday, May 31, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 5 Franklin Street; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the Sabre Foundation in opening its new Book Distribution Center and wish them continued success; 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 SABRE FOUNDATION on behalf of the entire City Council. In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-2.May 20, 2002MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: On Wednesday, May 22, 2002, the Department of Public Works will be conducting their Tenth Annual Performance Recognition Awards ceremony; andWHEREAS: This year, the recipients of the Commissioners’ Award for Outstanding Performance are: Tareq Chehab, Donald Down, Domenic Fabrizio, Jr. and Steven Travers; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the recipients of the 2002 Performance Awards and express their pride in these employees who serve the citizens of the City of Cambridge with pride and excellence in their jobs; and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution for presentation to the award winners on behalf of the entire City Council. In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-3.May 20, 2002MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: In June of 2001 the Law Firm of Finnegan, Henderson, Farrabow, Garnett & Dunner opened an office in Cambridge; andWHEREAS: Finnegan Henderson is the largest law firm in the world focusing solely on intellectual property law; andWHEREAS: On Thursday, June 20, 2002 the firm will be holding an open house and reception at their outdoor terrace at 55 Cambridge Parkway from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record formally welcoming the Law Firm of Finnegan, Henderson, Farrabow, Garnett and Dunner to the City of Cambridge and wish them continued success; and it be further RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Law Firm of Finnegan Henderson, Farrabow, Garnett and Dunner on behalf of the entire City Council. In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-4.May 20, 2002MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR MAHER VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONSWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Julia A. “Pat” (McNamara) Hurley on May 20, 2002; andWHEREAS: Pat was the devoted sister of the late Mary Foley, Margaret Dunn and Mildred August; andWHEREAS: Pat’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her beloved husband Richard F. Hurley; her daughter Susan Izzo; her grandchildren Victoria, Daniel and Timothy Izzo; and her sisters Helen Pacheco and Jean Day; and WHEREAS: Pat will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Julia A. “Pat” Hurley at this time of such personal loss; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Hurley family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-5.May 20, 2002VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Sheila G. Cook has completed an historical perspective on the development of the Alewife Watershed entitled “The Great Swamp of Arlington, Belmont, and Cambridge: An Historical Perspective of its Development 1630-2001”; andWHEREAS: This historical perspective comes at a critical time as these communities work together toward a sustainable future for the Alewife Watershed and Reservation; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record thanking Sheila G. Cook for the countless hours that she has spent researching, writing, and publishing this book and commending her for her dedication to this issue; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Sheila G. Cook on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-6.May 20, 2002MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: In 1915, the Boston Foundation was one of the first community foundations and today is one of the largest; andWHEREAS: The Foundation is made up of over 650 separate funds, which have been established by hundreds of donors either for the general benefit of the community or for special purposes; andWHEREAS: The Boston Foundation seeks to nurture a sense of community among the people of Greater Boston; andWHEREAS: The Foundation believes that the vitality of the Greater Boston community depends upon the ability of people to be responsible for themselves and concerned about one another; andWHEREAS: The Boston Foundation is proud to announce the addition of seven new board members: Richard M. Burnes, Jr., General Partner, Charles River Ventures, Inc., David J. Cortiella, Executive Director, Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion, Inc., Ralph C. Martin, III, Partner, Bingham & Dana, LLP, Binkley Calhoun Shorts, Senior vice President, Partner and Equity Portfolio Manager, Wellington Management Company, Gail Snowden, Executive Vice President, Fleet Community Investment Group/CRA, Micho F. Spring, Chairperson, New England, Weber Shandwick Worldwide and Elaine Ullian, President and CEO, Boston Medical Center Corporation; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating these individuals on their appointment to the board of the Boston Foundation; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to each board member on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-7.May 20, 2002MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Stella L. Condon on April 13, 2002; andWHEREAS: Stella was the beloved wife of the late Charles R. Condon; andWHEREAS: Stella’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sons Robert and Paul Condon; her daughter Patricia Conway; her sisters Ann Cafferty and Claire Good; her twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Stella will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Stella L. Condon at this time of such personal loss; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Condon family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-8.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Barbara M. Queen on May 20, 2002; andWHEREAS: Barbara was the devoted wife of the late Sylvester Queen; andWHEREAS: Barbara’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sister Charlotte W. Hill; her sister-in-law Marguerite Wiggins; her nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends; and WHEREAS: Barbara will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Barbara M. Queen at this time of such personal loss; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Queen family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-9.May 20, 2002VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: The Boston Children’s Opera’s Chorus for Boston has selected four Cambridge youth to sing in the production of “LaBoheme” at the Shubert Theatre; andWHEREAS: The four Cambridge singers are:Natasha Terhurst; Elinor Broadman; Mary Gordanier; Nathaniel Hay; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to Natasha, Elinor, Mary and Nathaniel and further wishing them much success in their singing and theatrical endeavor; and be furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Natasha, Elinor, Mary and Nathaniel on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-10.May 20, 2002VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: On April 28, 2002 the Ethical Society of Boston presented the Humanist of the Year Award at the Longy School of Music; andWHEREAS: The award was presented to Dr. Joseph Gerstein who was instrumental in preventing medical fraud when a pharmaceutical firm tried to bribe him to use more expensive cancer medication; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to Dr. Joseph Gerstein for receiving the Humanist of the Year Award and further thanking Dr. Gerstein for his ethical position on behalf of all his patients; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Dr. Joseph Gerstein on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-11.May 20, 2002VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: Susan C. Ayers, has been appointed by Governor Swift to serve on the Mental Health Commission for Children, for a three year term; andWHEREAS: The Mental Health Commission will study and evaluate the delivery of mental health services to children throughout the Commonwealth; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to Susan C. Ayers on her appointment to the Mental Health Commission for Children; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Susan C. Ayers on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-12.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR MAHER VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: Congratulations to Daniel Bock, on the occasion of his graduation from the University of Rochester; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Daniel Bock on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-13.May 20, 2002VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Larry Acosta has left his position as City Arborist to return to California; andWHEREAS: Larry Acosta did an excellent job of maintaining and enhancing the public trees of Cambridge and educating the public about the care and protection of trees; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record thanking Larry Acosta for his excellent care of the trees of Cambridge and extending best wishes on his future; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Larry Acosta on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-14.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR TOOMEY VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Hazel E. Magliozzi on May 20, 2002; andWHEREAS: Hazel was the devoted wife of Salvatore Magliozzi; andWHEREAS: Hazel’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Jean Girardi, Diane Coutinho, Wayne Prevost and John Prevost; her ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Hazel will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Hazel E. Magliozzi at this time of such personal loss; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Magliozzi family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-15.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Rosa Trapani on May 10, 2002; andWHEREAS: Rosa was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Trapani; andWHEREAS: Rosa’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Mary A. Caruso and her husband Fred; Cosmo S. Trapani and his wife Irene; her grandchildren Salvatore Caruso, Anthony Caruso and his wife Janice, Fred Caruso, Jr., and his wife Cheri, Joseph Caruso and his wife Nancy, John Caruso, Lisa Waldie and her husband Matthew, Paul Trapani and his wife Brenda, Philip Trapani and his wife Sandra and Denise Trapani Shultz and her husband Paul; her twelve great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Rosa will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Rosa Trapani at this time of such personal loss; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Trapani family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-16.May 20, 2002MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Andrew J. Synnott on April 25, 2002; andWHEREAS: Andrew was the son of the late John and Julia Synnott; andWHEREAS: Andrew’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughter Patricia O’Neill; his son Andrew J. Synnott; his sisters Catherine M. and Mary S. Michaels; his brothers John C., James K., Brendan and Kevin A. Synnott; his friend Linda Glass; his grandson and numerous nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Andrew will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Andrew J. Synnott at this time of such personal loss; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Synnott family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-17.May 20, 2002VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Eric Roger Leslie has been entered into the Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honorary Society at Johns Hopkins University; andWHEREAS: Eric is majoring in political science and will graduate this year; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Eric Roger Leslie on his academic achievement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Eric Roger Leslie on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-18.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR REEVES VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all residents to be cognizant of and participate in the “St. Paul’s’ AME Women’s Day” this Sunday, May 19, 2002.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-19.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR REEVES VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record congratulating the Cambridge Community Chorus on the performance Misa Tango on Sunday, May 19, 2002; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Community Chorus on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-20.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR REEVES VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to Malaika Moses on the occasion of her graduation from Bentley College School of Business; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Malaika Moses on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-21.May 20, 2002MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Athletic Department and the Friends of Cambridge Athletics held their 2002 Athletic Awards Night Celebration; andWHEREAS: Each year, CRLS and FOCA hand out awards to the school’s top athletes and coaches; and WHEREAS: The recipients of the 2002 Athletic Awards are as follows: Marie Hyde Award Neressa Henry John “Tweet” Reardon Award Eddie Brito Buck Coady Award James McCarthy and Liz Hixson Lawrence Gibson Thyra Heder and Abdullah Mamum Doc Linskey Award Chris Atchison and Melissa Levins Tip O’Neil Award Caitlin Bergin and Mike Stiller Al Cocolutto Award Tiffany James and Tim Murphy Warren Ferzoco Award Jake Hannon and Ada McMahon Sil Ferreira Award Lucy Lindsey and John Pasquarello Scholar-Athlete of the Year Joey Steininger and Nora Sullivan Linda Town Award Leslie Davis and Ward Gay Athlete of the Year Sarah Isbitz, Gwendolyn Browne and Tarek Salameh Student-Athlete Spirit Award Alex O’Sullivan-Pierce and Celina Vital; and WHEREAS: The Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the CRLS Auditorium; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the 2002 Award winners and thank them for their commitment to Athletics and Scholastics; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to each of the award winners on behalf of the entire City Council. . In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy; ATTEST:- D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-22.May 20, 2002MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: May has been nationally designated as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; andWHEREAS: Asian Pacific American’s are a strong and vital part of the Cambridge community and significantly add to the diverse and rich cultural mix that is Cambridge; andWHEREAS: The City of Cambridge will host a public celebration commemorating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on May 23, 2002 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Sullivan Chamber of the Cambridge City Hall: andWHEREAS: This year’s event is titled “Lessons from the Past”, will include a reception featuring a variety of Asian foods, film and a discussion led by Margaret Yamamoto (President of the New England Chapter of the Japanese American Citizen League), South Asian Indian songs by Ashoo Anan (a City of Cambridge employee); now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council proclaim the Month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the City of Cambridge; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That all Cambridge residents be aware of the celebration of Asian Pacific American heritage during the Month of May and particularly the public celebration to be held on May 23, 2002; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record thanking all individuals involved in the planning and presentation of this celebration of Asian Pacific American heritage; and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the organizers of this event on behalf of the entire City Council. In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-23.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR MAHER MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONSWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of William L. Durette, Sr. on May 17, 2000; andWHEREAS: William was the beloved husband of Hunnah Durette; andWHEREAS: William’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughters Mary Jane Garrison and Millie Oberlander; his son Michael Durette; his brother Raymond Durette; his nine grandchildren and WHEREAS: William will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of William L. Durette, Sr. at this time of such personal loss; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Durette family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-24.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR TOOMEY VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVANRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Luis Cunha at this time of such personal loss; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cunha family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-25.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Catherine W. Moore on May 8, 2002; andWHEREAS: Catherine was the beloved mother of Jennifer Moore and John Moore; andWHEREAS: Catherine’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her brother Langford; her sister Hope; and WHEREAS: Catherine will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Catherine W. Moore at this time of such personal loss; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Moore family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-26.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Carl Ahlberg on May 16, 2000; andWHEREAS: Carl was the husband of Margareta Ahlberg; andWHEREAS: Carl’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughters Ingrid Ahlberg-McNeil, Sonja Ahlberg, Gretchen Nabreski; his twin Diane Vicari; his sisters Ruth Little, Florence Morrison and Sonja Hodgdon; his five grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Carl will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Carl Ahlberg at this time of such personal loss; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Ahlberg family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-27.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO MAYOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Barbara J. Armistead on May 17, 2000; andWHEREAS: Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Lewis A. Armistead; andWHEREAS: Barbara’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving friends and family, her sons Lewis A., Jr. and David A. and Daniel W. and his wife Carol Foltz; her daughters Mary A. and Barbara L.; and WHEREAS: Barbara will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Barbara J. Armistead at this time of such personal loss; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Armistead family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-28.May 20, 2002VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record welcoming Katherine Rafferty to her new position of Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Katherine Rafferty on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-29.May 20, 2002COUNCILLOR REEVES VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR MAHER COUNCILLOR MURPHY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS MAYOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Sue Hyde on receipt of a recent $25,000 award for her work for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Sue Hyde on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council May 20, 2002. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk

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