Councillor Sullivan

R-1.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Tyrone Bridgeman on June 23, 2001; andWHEREAS: Tyrone’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and WHEREAS: Tyrone 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 Tyron Bridgeman 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 Tyrone Bridgeman family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Francis W. "Bubba" Coveney on June 24, 2001; andWHEREAS: Francis was a Korean Conflict Navy veteran; andWHEREAS: Francis was the son of the late Daniel F. and Helen (Fahey) Coveney; andWHEREAS: Francis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Daniel and his wife Susan, David and his wife Donna and Loretta Avenell and her husband Rich; his grandchildren Ricky and Lisa Avenell and Katie, Stephen and Daniel Coveney; and his former wife Dolores (Cabral) Coveney; and WHEREAS: Francis 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 Francis W. "Bubba" Coveney 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 Coveney family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Frederick C. Langone on June 25, 2001; andWHEREAS: Frederick was a World War II Army veteran; andWHEREAS: Frederick was a former member of the Boston City Council; andWHEREAS: Frederick's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Aurora (Gatto) Langone; his children Barbara Sutera and her husband Carl and Lorraine Passacantilli and her husband Daniel; his grandchildren Daniel Langone Passacantilli, Mark and Lea Sutera and Stephen and Alissa Passacantilli; his siblings Madeline Sarno, William Langone and Rita Franzese; and his several nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Frederick 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 Frederick C. Langone 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 Langone family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR MAHER MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Rose C. (Pleteri) Mazzei on June 25, 2001; andWHEREAS: Rose was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Mazzei; andWHEREAS: Rose’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Peter, Carmen, Ralph, Susan and John Mazzei and Rosemary Natale; her thirteen grandchildren; her fifteen great grandchildren; her siblings James, John, Thomas and Michael Pleteri, Louise Scalese and Susan Stagliano; and her many nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Rose 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 Rose C. Mazzei 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 Mazzei family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Michael T. Wells on June 24, 2001; andWHEREAS: Michael’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his parents Richard and Dolores (Newton) Battle-Wells; his siblings Gregory Brothers and Albert Brown, Dawn Battle, Robin Battle-Deck, Shiela, Andrell and Sonia Vaughn and Tina Brown; his birth mother Mattlean Brown, his nieces and nephews Sache, Taj and Jarrell; and his aunt Jacquelyn Newton; and WHEREAS: Michael 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 Michael T. Wells 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 Wells family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Matthew B. Ginnetty on June 27, 2001; andWHEREAS: Matthew was a World War II Army Sergeant; andWHEREAS: Matthew was a member of the Rockland School Committee; and WHEREAS: Matthew was a member of the St. Vincent dePaul Society at Holy Family Parish and Cantor at the Sacred Heart Church in Quincy and a member of the Mirimar Alumni Association; andWHEREAS: Matthew’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Mary C. (Doherty) Ginnetty; his children Dr. Paul F. Ginnetty and his wife Carole, Matthew D. Ginnetty and his wife Katherine, Mary E. Humby and her husband Joseph, Eileen Ginnetty and Joyce Bickerton and her husband Richard; his eleven grandchildren; and his many nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Matthew 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 Matthew B. Ginnetty 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 Ginnetty family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Hanron) Phelan on June 25, 2001; andWHEREAS: Peggy was the daughter of the late James and Ella (Shea) Hanron; andWHEREAS: Peggy’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Thomas A. Phelan; her children Mary Ann Spiro, Michael J., Thomas J. and Timothy J. Phelan; her sister Jane Warner; and her eight grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Peggy 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 Margaret Ann Phelan 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 Phelan family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Francis Ronchetti on June 27, 2001; andWHEREAS: Francis was a World War II Army veteran; andWHEREAS: Francis was the father of the late Francis Ronchetti; andWHEREAS: Francis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Joanna (Gulino) Ronchetti; his daughter Roseann Ronchetti; his three grandsons; and his siblings Irene Fringillo, Rose Marino, Doris Tirico, and William and James Ronchetti; and WHEREAS: Francis 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 Francis Ronchetti 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 Ronchetti family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Ann Rita (Contini) DeLuca on June 27, 2001; andWHEREAS: Ann’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Richard "Frank"DeLuca; her children Michael DeLuca and his wife Gloria; Dana and Kevin DeLuca; her five grandchildren; and her siblings Lorraine McGrath and Ugo and James Contini; and WHEREAS: Ann 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 Ann Rita DeLuca 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 DeLuca family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Brendan Peter Anthony Grant on June 27, 2001; andWHEREAS: Brendan was the great grandson of the late Anthony and Rose (Comeau) Bucci; andWHEREAS: Brendan’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his loving parents Casey and Cathy (Geary) Grant; his sisters Lyndsey and Shannon Grant; his grandparents Edward and Arlene (Bucci) Geary and John and Yvonne (Pratt) Grant; and his several aunts, uncles and many cousins; and WHEREAS: Brendan 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 Brendan Peter Anthony Grant 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 Grant family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Jack Lemmon, one of the very best actors of his generation, on June 27, 2001 at the age of 76; andWHEREAS: Jack grew up in Newton, Massachusetts and graduated from Phillips-Andover Academy and Harvard College where he excelled in his acting courses and served as president of Hasty Pudding; andWHEREAS: Jack was an actor of immense talent and range; he executed outstanding performances in roles as disparate as the finicky Felix Unger in "The Odd Couple," the boastful Ensign Pulver in "Mr. Roberts," and a cross-dressing musician in "Some Like It Hot;" last year he won an Emmy for his performance as a dying professor in "Tuesdays with Morrie" and a Golden Globe for best actor; andWHEREAS: Jack's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Felicia Farr, his son Chris, his daughter Courtney and his stepdaughter; andWHEREAS: Jack 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 Jack Lemmon 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 Lemmon family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-12.July 30, 2001 VICE MAYOR MAHER MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Alfred J. McGreal on June 28, 2001; andWHEREAS: Alfred was a World War II Navy veteran; andWHEREAS: Alfred was a retired employee of New England Telephone Company, where he worked for thirty years; andWHEREAS: Alfred’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Mary P. (Rowland) McGreal; his children William G. McGreal and his wife Mary Ann, Alfred J. McGreal, Jr. and his wife Mary, Richard R. McGreal and his wife Joan and Gerard T. McGreal and his wife Kathleen; his grandchildren Patrick, Coleen, Kaila, Alfred J., Corinne, Kathleen, Mary, Sean and Michael; his sister Patricia Hughes; and his many nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Alfred 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 Alfred J. McGreal 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 McGreal family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph J. Murphy on June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: Joseph was a World War II Army Air Force veteran; andWHEREAS: Joseph was a retired firefighter for the City of Cambridge; andWHEREAS: Joseph’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Anna (Bowse) Murphy; his children Corinne Willard and her husband Thomas, Joanne Nixon and her husband Robert and Galvin Murphy and his wife Barbara; his grandchildren Tom, Mark and Ryan Willard, Leigh and Lynn Nixon and Kristen and Galvin Murphy; and his great granddaughter Jessica; and WHEREAS: Joseph 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 Joseph J. Murphy 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 Murphy family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: Ellen Kelly, a distinguished leader in the field of early education, is retiring as the director of the Cambridge-Ellis School; andWHEREAS: Ellen Kelly was formerly a teacher of a kindergarten class at Tufts University before becoming the director of the Lesley-Ellis School; and WHEREAS: Ellen Kelly started the Cambridge-Ellis School, a non-profit, independent pre-school and kindergarten, which is a highly regarded institution; andWHEREAS: The Cambridge-Ellis School represents many diverse families in the City of Cambridge; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its gratitude to Ellen Kelly for her years of service to our community. We also commend her for her dedication to early education and for her commitment to diversity; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Ellen Kelly on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the Cambridge Girls Softball Major League Runner up team the Angels.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: The Cambridge Girls Softball Minor League Runner up team the Ruby Red’s finished second during their regular season with a record of 7-3-2, their best ever; andWHEREAS: The Ruby Red’s roster includes: Rachael Allen, Lilly Benham, Tess Benham, Ashley Craig, Beth Doyle, Carina Fish, Grace Lee, Poppy Lynch, Micaela Michaels, Lila Knisely, Cassie Parise, Amanda Sherwood, Felicity Slater, and Danica Watson, and coaches Steve McAuliffe and Scott Slater; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the Cambridge Girls Softball Minor League Runner up team the Ruby Red’s and applaud them for their commitment and love of the sport; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the players and coaches of the Ruby Red’s on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.MAYOR GALLUCCIO July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: On June 25th, 2001 at the Gore Street field, the Cambridge Girls Softball Major League team, the Unknowns, played the last in a series of three games and won the title of champions for the fifth consecutive year; andWHEREAS: The series was one of the most competitive in the history of the league with the rival team, the Angels, winning the first of the three games and the Unknowns picking up a win in the second game; andWHEREAS: The Championship win was a result of hard work and determination of the entire team right down to the last minutes of the game; and WHEREAS: The 2001 team roster includes the following players: Ashley Goodwin, Helen Sullivan, Lauren McAuliffe, Minnie McMahon, Sade Johnson, Kelly Doherty, Kristen Doherty, Casey Gardner, Shaney Johnson, Grace Laubacher, Kristin McManus and Jessica Craig and coaches: Paul DelVecchio, Sal Bonacci, Frank DelVecchio and Steve McAuliffe; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the Cambridge Girls Softball Major League Champions, the Unknowns; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the members of the team on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Francisco de Matos on June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: Francisco was the beloved husband of the late Adelaide A. (Correia); andWHEREAS: Francisco's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Adelaide, Frank "Fernando", Manuel, Jose, Antonio, Mario and Carlos Matos and Maria Santos; his fifteen grandchildren; and his eleven great grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Francisco 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 Francisco de Matos 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 Matos family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-19.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helen P. (Perry) Lima on June 29, 2001; andWHEREAS: Helen was the beloved wife of the late Frank I. Lima; andWHEREAS: Helen's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Theresa J. Lima; her brother-in-law Melvin Caton; and her nephews Melvin and Ronald Caton; and WHEREAS: Helen 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 Helen P. Lima 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 Lima family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-20.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Anne T. (Castriotta) Hacker on July 3, 2001; andWHEREAS: Anne was the beloved wife of the late Clayton Hacker; andWHEREAS: Anne’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Patricia Hacker, Debbie Abruzzi and Teresa Maio; her grandchildren John Hacker and his fiance Jennifer Leahy, and Eric and Sara Maio; and her siblings Susan Brown and Lawrence, Joseph and James Castriotta; and WHEREAS: Anne 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 Anne T. Hacker 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 Hacker family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-21.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Robert A. Ford, Sr. on June 25, 2001; andWHEREAS: Robert’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sons Robert A. Ford, Jr. and Richard A. Ford; his sister Enid (Ford) Adams; his niece Judy Ford; his nephews Charles and Stephen Downs; and his six grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Robert 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 Robert A. Ford, 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 Ford family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary G. Morris on June 29, 2001; andWHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late William D. Morris; andWHEREAS: Mary's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Gloria Coppola; her sister Ruth Nicolora; her granddaughter Lisa Moreira and her husband Manuel and Robert Coppola and his wife Heather Coppola; and her four great grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Mary 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 Mary G. Morris 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 Morris family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-23.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph A. Souza on June 28, 2001; andWHEREAS: Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Paul) Souza; andWHEREAS: Joseph's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son David Paul; his daughters Eileen Mank and Dorothy Anderson; his siblings Tina Wells, Manuel Souza, Raymond Souza, Bernard Souza, Alice McGurty and Mary Fernandes; his seven grandchildren; and his two great grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Joseph 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 Joseph A. Souza 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 Souza family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-24.July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Edward J. Doherty on June 29, 2001; andWHEREAS: Edward was a World War II United States Army veteran; andWHEREAS: Edward was a member of the F.B.I. Agent Retirees Association and the Marsh Post American Legion, Cambridge; andWHEREAS: Edward was a co-owner of P.I.C.; and WHEREAS: Edward’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his devoted companion Lillian Plocharczyk; his children Edward J. Doherty, Jr., Maureen C. Raddell, Regina Burke and Daniel P. Doherty; his nieces Marion Oates, Patricia Centrella, Donna Warner, Madeline Gallo and Susan Cronin; his nephews Joseph Duwan and Paul Duwan; his nine grandchildren; and his seventeen grand nieces and grand nephews; and WHEREAS: Edward 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 Edward J. Doherty 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 Doherty family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-25.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Francis J. McCarthy has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: Francis, an English teacher at CRLS, was hired on September 1, 1966 and began his employment with the School Department; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Francis J. McCarthy for his thirty-four years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Francis J. McCarthy on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-26.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Timothy F. Mahoney has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: On January 3, 1967, Timothy was hired by the School Department in the Language Arts Department; andWHEREAS: Timothy was assigned to CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Timothy F. Mahoney for his thirty-three years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Timothy F. Mahoney on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-27.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Lynda Mahoney has retired from the School Department on effective June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: Lynda was employed at the School Department on September 1, 1975; andWHEREAS: Lynda was the School Psychologist in the Office of Special Education at CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Lynda Mahoney for her twenty-five years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Lynda Mahoney on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that John M. Kawadler has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2000; andWHEREAS: John served the School Department since September 1, 1967 in the capacity of a Special Education teacher at CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to John M. Kawadler for his thirty-three years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to John M. Kawadler on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Monaks Kanel retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: On January 2, 1980, Monaks began his employment with the School Department; andWHEREAS: Monaks was a Bilingual teacher at CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Monaks Kanel for his twenty years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Monaks Kanel on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-30.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Thomas C. Haley has retired from the School Department effective February 3, 2001; andWHEREAS: Thomas began his employment with the School Department on May 1, 1965; andWHEREAS: Thomas was a Social Studies teacher at CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Thomas C. Haley for his thirty-five years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Thomas C. Haley on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-31.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that George Greenidge has retired from the School Department effective July 1, 2001; andWHEREAS: George began his employment with the School Department on January 1, 1967; andWHEREAS: George was a Physical Education teacher at CRLS where he was an inspiration to all students; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to George Greenidge for his thirty-two years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to George Greenidge on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-32.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that David F. Goodwin has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: David was hired by the School Department on September 1, 1965; andWHEREAS: David held the position of Special Education teacher at CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to David F. Goodwin for his thirty-five years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to David F. Goodwin on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-33.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Barbara Ehrlich has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2000; andWHEREAS: Barbara worked in the CRLS Drama Arts Department and was employed by the School Department on September 1, 1978; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Barbara Ehrlich for her twenty-one years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Barbara Ehrlich on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-34.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Margaret Cassidy has retired from the School Department effective July 1, 2001; andWHEREAS: Margaret began her employment in the School Department on January 1, 1968; andWHEREAS: Margaret served as a Math teacher at CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Margaret Cassidy for her thirty-two years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Margaret Cassidy on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-35.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Vasco S. Caetano has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: Vasco was employed by the School Department on September 1, 1973; andWHEREAS: Vasco held the position of Bilingual teacher at CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Vasco S. Caetano for his twenty-seven years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Vasco S. Caetano on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-36.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Alfred Simmons has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: Alfred was an Adolescent Mediation Specialist at CRLS; andWHEREAS: Alfred began his employment in the School Department on September 1, 1970; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Alfred Simmons for his thirty years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Alfred Simmons on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-37.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Ralph Sennott has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: Ralph was first employed by the School Department on September 1, 1966; andWHEREAS: Ralph was a Guidance Counselor at CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Ralph Sennott for his thirty-four years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Ralph Sennott on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-38.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that John Sennott has retired from the School Department effective September 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: John, a reading teacher at CRLS, began his employment in the School Department on February 1, 1966; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to John Sennott for his thirty-four years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to John Sennott on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-39.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Patricia Rizzo has retired from the School Department effective July 8, 2000; andWHEREAS: On September 1, 1962, Patricia began her employment in the School Department; andWHEREAS: Patricia was a business teacher at CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Patricia Rizzo for her thirty-eight years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Patricia Rizzo on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-40.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Robert "Rob" Riordan has retired from the School Department effective December 1, 2001; andWHEREAS: Rob was hired on September 1, 1977; andWHEREAS: Rob taught English at CRLS and also served as the director of Language Arts; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Robert Riordan for his twenty-three years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Robert Riordan on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-41.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Janet B. Rife has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: Janet began her employment with the School Department on September 1, 1965; andWHEREAS: Janet was a business teacher at CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Janet B. Rife for her thirty-five years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Janet B. Rife on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-42.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Teresa Ragosta has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: Theresa, a CRLS school psychologist in the Office of Special Education, was hired on September 1, 1968; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Teresa Ragosta for her thirty-two years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Teresa Ragosta on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-43.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that William J. Morris has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2000; andWHEREAS: William began his employment with the School Department as an English teacher at CRLS on September 1, 1969; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to William J. Morris for his thirty-one years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to William J. Morris on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-44.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that William H. McGinness has retired from the School Department effective June 30, 2000; andWHEREAS: On September 1, 1972, William was hired by the School Department; andWHEREAS: William was a science teacher at CRLS; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to William H. McGinness for his twenty-eight years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to William H. McGinness on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-45.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Sherry Trella has retired from the School Department effective July 31, 2000; andWHEREAS: Sherry, a Coordinator of the Home Economics Department at CRLS, was employed by the School Department on February 26, 1973; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Sherry Trella for her twenty-seven years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Sherry Trella on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-46.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Sarah V. "Sadie" (Theal) Dente on July 4, 2001; andWHEREAS: Sadie was the beloved wife of the late Harry Dente; andWHEREAS: Sadie’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her brother Clarence Theal; and her nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Sadie 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 Sarah V. "Sadie" Dente 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 Dente family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-47.July 30, 2001VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its best wishes for a speedy recovery to Senator Robert Travaglini; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Senator Robert Travaglini on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-48.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of William H. Reardon on July 6, 2001; andWHEREAS: William was a disabled World War II United States Navy veteran; andWHEREAS: William was a retired member of Carmans Union Local 589; andWHEREAS: William’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends, his wife Catherine T. (Barrett) Reardon; his children Cambridge Fire Chief Gerald R. Reardon and his wife Anna Marie and Robert P. Reardon and his wife Joan; his sisters Mildred T. Brannelly and Diane Cate; and his grandchildren Valerie, Brian, Cheryl, Bobby and Siobhan Reardon; 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 H. Reardon 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 Reardon family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-49.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Paul G. Brousseau on July 6, 2001; andWHEREAS: Paul was the beloved husband of the late Rose M. (Cole) Brousseau; andWHEREAS: Paul’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sister Marguerite Bourget; his two nieces; his one nephew; and his five great nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Paul 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 Paul G. Brousseau 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 Brousseau family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-50.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Kathleen M. (Coburn) Dukeman on July 4, 2001; andWHEREAS: Kathleen was a World War II veteran of the Women's Army Corp; andWHEREAS: Kathleen's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Frank Dukeman; her sisters Marguerite Sousa and Bridget Yauger; her brother Patrick Coburn; her brothers-in-law; her sisters-in-law; and her nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Kathleen 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 Kathleen M. Dukeman 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 Dukeman family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-51.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Augusta Farrell on July 8, 2001; andWHEREAS: Augusta’s passing will leave a void in the life of her daughter Ann Hoppe; and WHEREAS: Augusta 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 Augusta Farrell 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 Farrell family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-52.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Frank J. Morello on July 7, 2001; andWHEREAS: Frank was a United States World War II Navy veteran; andWHEREAS: Frank’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Stella R. (Sabatino) Morello; his children Ann Morello, Peter Morello and his wife Anne and Francis Morello and his wife Michelle; his grandchildren Rochele and Frank Morello; his brother Charles Morello; and his sister-in-law Jackie Sabatino; and WHEREAS: Frank 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 Frank J. Morello 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 Morello family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-53.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Ruth A. (Doty) Mulcahy; andWHEREAS: Ruth was the daughter of the late Dorothy DeMilia; andWHEREAS: Ruth was the step-daughter of the late Ganio DeMilia; andWHEREAS: Ruth was the sister of Lois Pearson, the late Ronald Doty, Margorie Verrocchi, Robert DeMilia and Susan Harris; andWHEREAS: Ruth’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband William, her siblings and her many nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Ruth 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 Ruth A. Mulcahy 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 Mulcahy family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-54.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Charles J. Sharry on July 7, 2001; andWHEREAS: Charles was a United States World War II Army veteran; andWHEREAS: Charles was a Somerville firefighter; andWHEREAS: Charles was the beloved husband of the late Mary Virginia (O'Rourke) Sharry; andWHEREAS: Charles's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughter Virginia Fitzgibbon; his grandchildren Jeremy, Shawn and Erin; his siblings James J. Sharry and Mary E. Sharry; and his many nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Charles 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 Charles J. Sharry 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 Sharry family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-55.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Agnes T. (Baptiste) Simmons on July 6, 2001; andWHEREAS: Agnes was the beloved wife of the late John J. Simmons, Sr.; andWHEREAS: Agnes was the devoted mother of the late John J. Simmons; andWHEREAS: Agnes’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Kenneth J. Simmons; her daughters-in-law Carolyn E. and Geraldine Simmons; her siblings Evelyn Dukeman, and Manuel and Joseph Baptiste; her ten grandchildren; her eleven great grandchildren; and her many nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Agnes 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 Agnes T. Simmons 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 Simmons family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-56.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Edith Blair Staton on July 7, 2001 at the age of 104; andWHEREAS: Edith was born in the Blair House in Washington on September 6, 1896, granddaughter of a member of President Lincoln's cabinet; andWHEREAS: As a young woman, Edith was interested in children and concerned that girls could not join the Girl Scouts until age twelve; after learning about English programs for younger girls while on a trip to England, she founded, with two companions, the Brownie Scouts, and she served as a local and national leader for many years; andWHEREAS: When she was in her seventies, Edith moved to Cambridge to help raise her eight grandchildren after the death of their mother, Edith's daughter; andWHEREAS: At the age of ninety-five, Edith's concern to truly live the values of her religion led to her decision to make a contribution to resolving the race issues we all face; andWHEREAS: Edith, who could not participate in large meetings because of hearing difficulties, used her apartment as a place to invite students, mixed groups, many from Africa and other countries, for dinner and conversation, and for mutual learning; she often used a video "Healing the Heart of America," about an effort in Richmond, Virginia, to bring people together; andWHEREAS: Edith's extraordinary life was filled with contributions to her family, friends, community and country; andWHEREAS: Edith's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving friends and family, her three granddaughters , Kate Sapin, Louisa Ellis and Anne McCaben; her five grandsons, John, Matthew, Daniel, Alexander and Peter; and her eleven great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Edith 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 Edith Blair Staton 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 Staton family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-57.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Eugene Thorp on July 4, 2001; andWHEREAS: Eugene was a United States World War II Navy veteran; andWHEREAS: Eugene was a life member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078; andWHEREAS: Eugene was the husband of the late Dorothy (Burns) Thorp; andWHEREAS: Eugene was the father of the late Marie L. Smythe, Joan G. Pride and Doris M. Swartz; andWHEREAS: Eugene’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Angeline M. (Furnari) Thorp; his daughter Shirley T. Quigley; his ten grandchildren; and his fourteen great grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Eugene 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 Eugene Thorp 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 Thorp family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-58.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: Joseph F. D’Antonio who has worked as Providence College, NCAA compliance coordinator since 1997, has been promoted to assistant athletic director for compliance and administration in the Department of Athletics; andWHEREAS: As compliance coordinator, Joseph has been responsible for ensuring that the college and its student-athletes are following NCAA rules and regulations; and WHEREAS: Joseph will continue this work while assuming his new role, which additionally consists of serving as the liaison between the Department of Athletics and the offices of financial aid and admission; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Joseph F. D’Antonio on becoming assistant athletic director for compliance and administration in the Department of Athletics and extend best wishes for much success in this new position; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of resolution to Joseph F. D’Antonio on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-59.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: In the past 20 years medical science has made great strides in learning about substance use and the nature of addiction; andWHEREAS: Addiction is a chronic, relapsing illness that involves a number of brain chemistry disorders. Treatment for addiction is as effective as treatments for other chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure; andWHEREAS: Substance use and addiction result in hugh societal and economic costs. It was recently estimated that the cost of untreated addiction in the United States is $276 billion a year. Clearly, the toll substance abuse takes on the family and friends of the individual battling with addiction is immeasurable. But recovery is possible. Every day in every part of the United States, men, women, and youth are entering treatment and beginning the road to recovery and families seek hope and recovery in support programs and counseling; andWHEREAS: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month celebrates the tremendous strides taken by individuals who have undergone successful treatment, families in recovery, and recognizes those in the treatment field who have dedicated their lives to helping people recover from addiction. This year, the national campaign focuses on supporting those in addiction treatment and recovery and those they directly or indirectly impact. It embraces the theme “We Recover Together: Family, Friends, and Community.” now therefore be it RESOLVED: That this City Council proclaim the month of September 2001 asNational Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the City of Cambridge and encourage all residents to promote the benefits of drug and alcohol addiction treatment and recovery and to support community treatments programs.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-60.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Julian Epps on July 5, 2001; andWHEREAS: Julian was a United States World War II veteran; andWHEREAS: Julian’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Lenora (Clark) Epps; his children Julian, Jr., Steven, James and Eric Epps and Jocelyn Heisser; his brother Ernest Epps; his sister Theresa Wilson; his step-children Josephine "Josie" Clark and Christopher Clark; his ten grandchildren; his eleven great grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Julian 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 Julian Epps 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 Epps family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-61.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: The Boston Piano Amateurs was founded in November 2000 by pianist and engineer Robert Finley and a committee of music lovers; andWHEREAS: The first ever Boston International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs will take place in Boston and Cambridge, on August 9-12, 2001; andWHEREAS: This competition is targeted for highly talented pianists over the age of 35 who do not earn a living from playing or teaching the piano; andWHEREAS: The preliminary and semifinal rounds will take place in Seully Hall at the Boston Conservatory of Music on August 10th at 10:00 AM and August 11th at 1:30 PM, and the final round will take place August 12th at 2:00 PM in Sanders Theatre, Cambridge; andWHEREAS: There will be a distinguished jury of concert pianists, piano teachers and pedagogues; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council welcome the Boston International Piano Competition to Cambridge and extend best wishes to all participants in the Boston International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to prepare a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Robert Finley on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-62.MAYOR GALLUCCIO July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that the City Council of Galway Ireland elected Donal Lyons as Mayor of the City of Galway on July 3, 2001; andWHEREAS: The cities of Cambridge and Galway, Ireland established a sister city relationship several years ago; andWHEREAS: This relationship has brought individuals from these two great cities together on numerous occasions, including an annual visit by the Mayor of Galway to Cambridge, Massachusetts; andWHEREAS: The City of Cambridge was recently honored by a visit from the previous Mayor of Galway, the Honorable Martin Quinn; andWHEREAS: The City of Cambridge looks forward to a visit by Mayor Donal Lyons during his term in office; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council join the Galway City Council, the people of the City of Galway and Donal Lyons's family and friends in congratulating Donal Lyons on his election as Mayor of Galway; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to prepare and send a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Honorable Donal Lyons on behalf of the entire Cambridge City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-63.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: Mamie Compton was born on the twenty-fifth day of July, 1900 on Prince Edward Island; andWHEREAS: Mamie Compton later moved to Cambridge where she has resided for the past seventy years; and WHEREAS: Mamie Compton and her late husband, Daniel Alexander Compton raised two children, Anne Lorraine Nicholson and Lorne Alexander Compton; andWHEREAS: Mamie Compton is the grandmother of Susan Lorraine Young and Scott Lorne Compton and the great grandmother of Brian Alan Compton Young; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Mamie Compton on the occasion of her 101st birthday and wish her continued health and happiness in the future; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Mamie Compton on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-64.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Richard T. Sleeper on July 7, 2001; andWHEREAS: Richard’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Gail (Hillson) Sleeper; his sisters Sandra, Elaine, Susan and Connie; his brothers Peter, James and Donald; and his many nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Richard 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 Richard T. Sleeper 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 Sleeper family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-65.COUNCILLOR TOOMEY July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Manuel S. Barros on July 6, 2001; andWHEREAS: Manuel was one of the first generation Portuguese immigrants who settled in East Cambridge in the late 1940's; andWHEREAS: Manuel was a quiet man but very much respected and loved within the Portuguese and Cambridge community to which he belonged; and WHEREAS: Manuel was the owner of the Central Bakery and the Joseph Marion Café, which later became the Portugalia Restaurant; andWHEREAS: Manuel’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his devoted wife of fifty-nine years Maria Teresa (Cerqueira) Barros; his loving children Maria Valente, Manuel C. Barros, Daniel C. Barros and Maria Salvia; and his grandchildren Lauren, Jessica, and Christina Valente, Elizabeth and Joseph Salvia, Jr,, and Linda and Amelia Barros; and WHEREAS: Manuel 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 Manuel S. Barros 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 Barros family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-66.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Sylvia L. (Hudson) Douglas on July 10, 2001; andWHEREAS: Sylvia was the beloved wife of the late Clifford P. Douglas; andWHEREAS: Sylvia was the mother of the late Frederick P. Douglas; andWHEREAS: Sylvia’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Steven C. Douglas; her brother Leonard Heywood and his wife Marie; her grandsons Frederick P. Douglas II, and Joseph A. Douglas; and her daughter-in-law Patricia Douglas; and WHEREAS: Sylvia 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 Sylvia L. Douglas 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 Douglas family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-67.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Anna R. Leonardo on July 10, 2001; andWHEREAS: Anna was the beloved wife of the late John Leonardo; andWHEREAS: Anna’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Theresa Leonardo, Mary Rosenthal, Anna Kangas, Dolores Kenney and Linda Gavilanes; her brother John Rezendes; her sister-in-law Mary Anderson; her fifteen grandchildren; her twenty great grandchildren; and her one great great grandson; and WHEREAS: Anna 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 Anna R. Leonardo 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 Leonardo family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-68.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Konstantinos Kapetanakos on July 4, 2001; andWHEREAS: Konstantinos was the former proprietor of the Dairy Joy in Watertown and Lena's Original in Salem; andWHEREAS: Konstantinos’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Maria (Kolokouris) Kapetanakos; his son Angelo G. Kapetanakos; his daughter Afrothidi Papathanasiou and her husband Chris; his siblings Achilles Kapetanakos, Helen Gousis, Tasia Stavrakopoulos and Polyxene Katchoulis; his grandchildren Kosta and Demetri Papathanasiou and Patrick O'Brien; and WHEREAS: Konstantinos 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 Konstantinos Kapetanakos 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 Kapetanakos family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-69.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Edith A. (Moran) Witt on June 14, 2001; andWHEREAS: Edith’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Nelson E. Witt; her sons Richard T., Robert N. and W. Steven Witt; her daughter Gertrude A. Bonner; her nine grandchildren; and her nine great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Edith 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 Edith A. Witt 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 Witt family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-70.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: On June 28, 2001 Cambridge firefighters conducted a daring rescue of a sixteen year old girl who had fallen 40 to 50 feet to the cement basin of a tower on the Longfellow Bridge; andWHEREAS: Firefighters Kenneth W. Souza and Thomas F. Cahill rappelled approximately 50 feet within the zero visibility bridge pier structure to provide emergency medical care and to rescue the young victim; andWHEREAS: Fire Lieutenant Thomas G. Cauchon took charge of the rescue operations sector and professionally directed the technical rescue operation while simultaneously ensuring the safety of the victim as well as the rescuers; andWHEREAS: The Incident Commander, acting Deputy Fire Chief Pasquale J. DeMaio supervised and coordinated the well-run rescue operation; andWHEREAS: As a technical rescue, this operation utilized complicated set-up and hauling systems, and its success depended upon the professional support work and teamwork provided by all of the following firefighters:Engine 2 Fire Lieutenant Brian O'Regan Firefighter Edwin Cruz Firefighter Patrick HeadleyTruck 3 Acting Fire Lieutenant Christopher G. Towski Firefighter John W. Hathaway Firefighter Brian D. Albert Rescue Company Firefighter Steven J. Kelley Firefighter Sean W. White Firefighter Christopher J. MelendyTruck 4 Fire Lieutenant Edward F. Dahl Firefighter Michael Clinton Firefighter Bryan J. TreleganEngine 1 Fire Captain James Ferreira Firefighter Kenneth J. Albert Firefighter Simon S. CameloDivision 1 Firefighter Daniel J. MaloneyStaff Deputy Fire Chief Michael J. Morrissey - Fire Investigation Unit Fire Captain Stephen G. Persson - Training Fire Captain Gerard E. Mahoney - Fire PreventionFire Alarm Operators Ronald Richard Thomas LandersAuxiliary Firefighter Brian Herman now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its commendation and appreciation to all of the courageous and professional firefighters who saved the life of a Cambridge teenager; 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 Fire Department on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-71.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Falcons Baseball Team went to the State Tournament for the first time in many years; andWHEREAS: The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Baseball Team end of season record was 12-8; andWHEREAS: The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Baseball team finished 4th place in the league with a total of 11wins and 5 losses; andWHEREAS: The Baseball roster includes Steve Brennan, Omar Caceres, Randy Casey, Sam Hunter, Tim Dunphy, Hector Garcia, Paul Hinds, Max Johnson, Joel Kimaiyo, Zack Mays, Adam Nugent, Sam Perkins, Paul Poisson, Edgar Rodrigues, Shawn Rogue, Marquis Rose, Rick Salvia; and WHEREAS: The team’s 11-5 record for the league was the result of the hard work of these players and the leadership of Head Coach Paul Sullivan, Coaches; George Alexander, Marc Giampa, Rawhl Adams and Paul Abreu; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the CRLS Falcons Baseball Team on qualifying for the State Tournament competition; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Council be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Baseball Team on behalf of the entire CouncilIn City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-72.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: On June 29, 2001 Acting Governor Jane Swift announced the reappointment of Marvin E. Gilmore Jr. to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council; andWHEREAS: Marvin Gilmore, a native Cantabrigian, has been a pioneer of minority enfranchisement for more that three decades; andWHEREAS: Marvin Gilmore co-founded Unity Bank and Trust in 1968, the first minority-owned commercial bank in New England. From 1971 to 1972, Gilmore was the assistant executive director of Roxbury Children’s Services. Since 1973, Gilmore has been president and CEO of Community Development Corporation of Boston, the oldest CDC in the Boston area; andWHEREAS: Marvin Gilmore is currently on the Board of Overseers for the New England Conservatory of Music, the Board of Directors of Greater Boston Legal Services, and is a member of the Massachusetts Community Development Finance Corporation; andWHEREAS: Marvin Gilmore has been a member of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council since 1977, serving on its executive committee for several years. The MAPC is the public umbrella agency that oversees development and municipal planning in 101 cities and towns in Massachusetts. It is the largest of 13 regional planning agencies. One hundred thirty-six members serve on the Council, including 21 people appointed by the governor. As a member of the Executive Committee, Gilmore is one of 25 members elected by the Council; and WHEREAS: In recent years Gilmore has been honored by several civic organizations, including receiving the Frederick Douglas Public Service Awards from the Greater Boston YMCA. He was featured on NBC News’s “Home of the Brave” series with Tom Brokaw, honoring veterans who fought in the D-Day invasion of Normandy; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Marvin E. Gilmore Jr. on his reappointment to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and wish him much success in the future; and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Marvin E. Gilmore Jr. on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-73.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary R. (Viglione) Elibero on July 7, 2001; andWHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Elibero; andWHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Gerald E. Elibero; her sister Elizabeth Saccoccio; her grandchildren Terilyn and Wayne Elibero; her daughter-in-law Melody Elibero; her nieces Joy Sangster, Betty Lee Saccoccio and Marie Elena Saccoccio; and her nephew Daniel Saccoccio; and WHEREAS: Mary 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 Mary R. Elibero 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 Elibero family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-74.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that the intellectual property law firm of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner is opening an office at 245 First Street in Cambridge; andWHEREAS: With more than 250 attorneys, the Washington-based Finnegan Henderson is the largest United States firm specializing in intellectual property law; andWHEREAS: The firm's clients already include several prominent local biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending a warm welcome to Cambridge to Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-75.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helen T. Ryan on July 12, 2001; andWHEREAS: Helen was the beloved sister of the late Dorothy Balfe, Mary Connor, Joseph and John Ryan; and; andWHEREAS: Helen’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and WHEREAS: Helen 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 Helen T. Ryan 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 Ryan family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-76.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Louis J. "Papa" Pellegrine on July 9, 2001; andWHEREAS: Louis was a member of the American Legion Post 440, the Sons of Italy and the Newton Soccer Club; andWHEREAS: Louis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sons Louis and Richard Pellegrine; his siblings Donato Pellegrine, Gerarda Napolitano and Anthony "Fats" Pellegrine; his three grandchildren; and his many nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Louis 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 Louis J. Pellegrine 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 Pellegrine family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-77.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: On June 29, 2001 Acting Governor Jane Swift announced the reappointment of William L. Cobham to the Massachusetts Asian American Commission; andWHEREAS: William Cobham is a Cambridge resident who has run a life insurance business since 1967; andWHEREAS: William Cobham is best known in Cambridge for his work as an advocate for senior citizens; andWHEREAS: For several years William has served on the board of the Cambridge Council on Aging. Today, he is a public health committee member for the Cambridge Health Alliance, and is a member of a local chapter of the American Legion; andWHEREAS: William Cobham has advocated for senior citizens around issues such as prescription drug costs, HMO patient rights and premature discharge from hospitals; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate William L. Cobham on his reappointment to the Massachusetts Asian American Commission and wish him much success in the future; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to William L. Cobham on behalf of the entire City Council. In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-78.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Pericles "Porky" Copitas on July 14, 2001; andWHEREAS: Porky was the beloved husband of the late Nancy (Becker) Copitas; andWHEREAS: Porky's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughter Diane Poisson and her husband Paul; and his three grandchildren Paul, Danny and Andrea Poisson; and WHEREAS: Porky 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 Pericles "Porky" Copitas 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 Copitas family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-79.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of John R. Sennott on July 13, 2001; andWHEREAS: John was the son of the late Edward and Annie (McGuire) Sennott; andWHEREAS: John was the brother of the late Edward, Frank, Fred and Ralph Sennott; andWHEREAS: John was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (O'Toole) Sennott; andWHEREAS: John’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son Jack P. Sennott; his granddaughter Gretchen Arthurs; and his two great grandchildren; and WHEREAS: John 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 John R. Sennott 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 Sennott family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-80.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Robert J. McElhenny on July 14, 2001; andWHEREAS: Robert was a retired Division Vice President of Genuine Parts Company (NAPA); andWHEREAS: Robert was the beloved son of the Henrietta (Bourque) McElhenny and the late James W. McElhenny; andWHEREAS: Robert’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Norma M. (Bonin) McElhenny; his children Robin A., Robert J. Jr., John F. and David C. McElhenny; his mother Henrietta (Bourque) McElhenny; and his sibling James L., Rosemary McDonald, Patricia Devereaux and Judy Feeney; and WHEREAS: Robert 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 Robert J. McElhenny 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 McElhenny family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-81.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Josephine (Cross) Daily on July 15, 2001; andWHEREAS: Josephine was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Daily; andWHEREAS: Josephine's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Richard Daily; and her daughter Mary Shackelford and her husband Greg; her three grandsons; her one great grandson; and her sister Bernie Barnes; and WHEREAS: Josephine 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 Josephine Daily 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 Daily family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-82.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Wayne K. Forrest, Jr. on July 10, 2001; andWHEREAS: Wayne was the devoted son of Hazel (Valentino) Forrest and the late Wayne K. Forrest, Sr.; andWHEREAS: Wayne’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son Wayne K. Forrest III; his mother Hazel Forrest; his brother Michael Acevedo; his companion Jennifer Burke; his aunts, uncles and cousins; and his beloved Black Lab Papa Cita; andWHEREAS: Wayne 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 Wayne K. Forrest, Jr. 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 Forrest family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-83.COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: On September 8, 2001, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will bestow a great and well-deserved honor on Edward J. Sullivan in a celebration renaming the Middlesex County Court House as the "Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse;" and WHEREAS: Edward is a lifelong resident of Cambridge, born to Michael A. "Mickey the Dude" and Mary C. (Hart) Sullivan on February 25, 1921, the seventh of twelve children; andWHEREAS: Edward is a World War II veteran and the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from New England Law School; andWHEREAS: Edward learned politics and public service in his own home through his father's experience as a member of the Cambridge City Council; upon his father's death in 1949, he campaigned successfully for his father's vacant seat, and was elected to his first of four terms as a member of the Cambridge City Council; andWHEREAS: Edward became the Mayor of Cambridge in 1956 when he was only 34 years old; thereafter, he continued as a City Councillor until 1959 (followed by his brother Mayor Emeritus Walter J. Sullivan and then by Walter's son, City Councillor Michael A. Sullivan); andWHEREAS: In November of 1958 Edward was first elected Middlesex County Clerk of Courts, the first member of the Democratic Party to hold that position in the history of Middlesex County; andWHEREAS: Edward is currently serving the eighth term of his 43 years of service as Middlesex County Clerk of Courts; he has served under six Chief Justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Court; andWHEREAS: Edward has a strong reputation as an innovative leader in the court system; he was instrumental in implementation of the one-day one-trial jury system that was pioneered in Middlesex County, he initiated the computerization of the Middlesex court system and countless other systems improvements and modernizations; he created a diverse work force in the Clerk's Office long before affirmative action mandates; and WHEREAS: Throughout his entire career as an elected public official, Edward's public service has been characterized by genuine concern for those who need help and tireless efforts to get them that help; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Edward J. Sullivan on the occasion of the dedication of the Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse and expressing on behalf of the City of Cambridge enormous pride and pleasure for this honor bestowed on a truly extraordinary Cantabrigian; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Edward J. Sullivan on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-84.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its best wishes to Bill and Sheila King for a Happy Anniversary, as they celebrate 46 years of marriage; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Bill and Sheila King on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-85.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph E. "Baldy" Griffin on July 9, 2001; andWHEREAS: Joseph was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Anna (Lyons) Griffin; andWHEREAS: Joseph’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and WHEREAS: Joseph 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 Joseph E. Griffin 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 Griffin family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-86.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Margaret "Maggie" (Legere) Hachey on July 15, 2001; andWHEREAS: Maggie was the beloved wife of the late Alexander; andWHEREAS: Maggie's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Rita Wilson and Jeannette Bailey and her husband Harry; her nine grandchildren; her seventeen great grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Maggie 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 Margaret Hachey 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 Hachey family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-87.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that CRLS Russian language teacher Lucinda Leveille has left the city's employ after thirteen years of dedicated service; andWHEREAS: Ms. Leveille founded the CRLS Russian program in 1987 at a time when citizens of the Soviet Union and the United States had not talked to each other for seventy years, the Cold War had discouraged Russian study in this country, and only ten percent of U.S. high school Russian programs were in public schools; andWHEREAS: The lives of approximately 300 CRLS students were enriched over the course of 13 years by Ms. Leveille's love of Russian language and culture and by her exceptional ability to encourage and inspire teenagers; andWHEREAS: Ms. Leveille's commitment to her students extended to organizing in 1989 the first privately- funded two-way exchange between a Soviet and a U.S. public high school, one that continued through April 2001 with St. Petersburg School #238, with the result that 60 CRLS students visited Russia and 84 Russian students and teachers visited Cambridge during the life of the CRLS Russian program; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council shall go on record thanking Ms. Leveille for her exceptional service to the students at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School and for her dedication to the goal of improved communication between Russians and Americans; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Lucinda Leveille on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-88.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy 50th Birthday wishes to Rachel Wyon; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Rachel Wyon on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-89.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Monsignor Frank McFarland on July 17, 2001; andWHEREAS: Monsignor McFarland was the long-time head of Boston Catholic Television; andWHEREAS: When Monsignor McFarland began working as assistant director for Boston Catholic Television in 1970, it was broadcast only in Boston; today it airs in more than 130 cities, bringing daily Mass to homebound Catholics; andWHEREAS: Monsignor McFarland was ordained on February 2, 1957 in Boston; andWHEREAS: Among the many local parishes at which he worked was Sacred Heart in East Cambridge; he is remembered there, as elsewhere, for his loyalty, his love of laughter and his enthusiasm and joy in his service to God and his community; andWHEREAS: Monsignor McFarland’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and WHEREAS: Monsignor McFarland 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 Monsignor McFarland 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 McFarland family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-90.July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Lucia "Lucy" (Bonacci) Pizzuto on July 17, 2001; andWHEREAS: Lucy was the beloved wife of the late Dominick J. "Mickey" Pizzuto, Jr.; andWHEREAS: Lucy was the devoted mother of the late Ann Camille and Robert Pizzuto; andWHEREAS: Lucy was the loving sister of the late Carmella Bittelari and Salvatore and Mike Bonacci; andWHEREAS: Lucy’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Dominick J. "Mickey" Pizzuto III and his wife Kathy; her grandchildren Derek Pizzuto and Jodi Kelley; and her siblings Connie Hazard, Sarah Daniels, Gene Bonacci, Tessie DelVecchio, Tony Bonacci and Frances Savarese; and WHEREAS: Lucy 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 Lucia "Lucy" Pizzuto 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 Pizzuto family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-91.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary E. Fay on July 16, 2001; andWHEREAS: Mary was the beloved daughter of the late George T. and Anna J. (O'Brien) Fay; andWHEREAS: Mary was a retired employee of the Cambridge Hospital, where she worked as a nurse; andWHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her siblings Robert Fay and his wife Norma and George T. Fay and his wife Patricia; her nieces Diana Vergato, Nancy Donahue, Paula Bourassa and Michele Blake; her nephews Tommy and Neil Fay and Christopher Bourget; and her several grand nieces and grand nephews; and WHEREAS: Mary 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 Mary E. Fay 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 Fay family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-92.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Eleanor "Red" Galzarano on July 17, 2001; andWHEREAS: Eleanor was the loving sister of John Maddalo; and WHEREAS: Eleanor 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 Eleanor Galzarano 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 Galzarano family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-93.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Marla Perez-Selles on the occasion of becoming the first principal of the Amigos School; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Marla Perez-Selles on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-94.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of George R. Guscott on June 30, 2001; andWHEREAS: George’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his beloved wife Dr. Carrie (Dickens) Guscott; his children Jennifer Jackson, Damola Curtis and Bayo Jegede; his grandchild Eden Dorff; his mother Rubena Guscott; and his siblings Cecil, Kenneth and Norman Guscott and Christel Watson; and WHEREAS: George 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 George R. Guscott 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 Guscott family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-95.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Centro Restaurant in Central Square for being chosen by the Improper Bostonian Magazine as the best new restaurant in "Boston," thus confirming that the best food in Boston really is in Cambridge; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Council also extending its congratulations to Master Chef René on the receipt of this honor; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Centro Restaurant and Master Chef René on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-96.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Daniel and Jean Clinton on the birth of their grandson, Liam Gregory Clinton on July 15, 2001; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Daniel and Jean Clinton on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-97.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating First Holiness Church as it celebrates its Eighty-Fifth Anniversary on October 20, 2001; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to The First Holiness Church on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-98.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: Cambridge was the home of a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, Sergeant Alphonso M. Lunt; andWHEREAS: Sergeant Lunt, 38th MVI Company F, carried his flag to the most advanced position where, left almost alone close to the enemy's lines he refused their demand to surrender, withdrew at great personal peril, and saved his flag; andWHEREAS: In a ceremony to be conducted on September 15, 2001, Civil War Medal of Honor recipients will be invested in a Massachusetts Medal of Honor Hall of Fame; andWHEREAS: The ceremony will take place at the National Guard Military Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts; andWHEREAS: At this time, Sergeant Alfonso M. Lunt, who lived in East Cambridge, will be invested in the Medal of Honor Hall of Fame; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council hereby goes on record honoring the memory of Cambridge's Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, Sergeant Alfonso M. Lunt.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-99.July 30, 2001VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record supporting the "Taste of Central Square" festival which will take place on September 20, 2001 at University Park; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all citizens to be cognizant of the "Taste of Central Square" festival on September 20, 2001.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-100.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing Councillor Marjorie Decker a very Happy Birthday on August 5, 2001, and a wonderful upcoming year in her final year as a "twenty-something;" and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Councillor Marjorie Decker on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-101.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: On Friday, September 21, 2001 the Dance Complex will be exactly ten years old; andWHEREAS: Since founder Rozann Kraus opened the Dance Complex on September 21, 1991, talented Dance Complex teachers and performers have educated, entertained and exhilarated countless Cantabrigians with every kind of dance and movement, and then some; andWHEREAS: The Dance Complex and the dance community will celebrate the tenth birthday of the Dance Complex with a full building event of festivities and performances at the Odd Fellows Building in Central Square that is home to The Dance Complex; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council hereby go on record congratulating founder Rozann Kraus and the Dance Complex on the occasion of its tenth birthday and extending its best wishes for a birthday celebration full of the fun and sparkling performances for which the Dance Complex is so well-known and for a future full of dance and the celebration of dance; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to The Dance Complex on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-102.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR REEVESRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its best wishes to Tom Rafferty on his decision to enter into delayed vocation at Pope John 23rd in Weston; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Tom Rafferty on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-103.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Dr. Alexander Mahlowitz on July 18, 2001; andWHEREAS: Alexander was the beloved husband of the late Esther (Karnow) Mahlowitz; andWHEREAS: Alexander’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Edward M. Mahlowitz and his wife Ellen, Naaman K. Mahlowitz and his wife Barbara and George S. Mahlowitz; his grandchildren Robert, Sara and David Lane and Jonathan, David, Lisa and Jeff Wixon; his great grandchildren Rebecca, Joshua, Aaron and Andre; and his siblings Sidney and Melvin Mahlowitz; and WHEREAS: Alexander 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 Alexander Mahlowitz 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 Mahlowitz family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-104.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Esther (Karnow) Mahlowitz on July 18, 2001; andWHEREAS: Esther was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Alexander Mahlowitz; andWHEREAS: Esther’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Edward M. Mahlowitz and his wife Ellen, Naaman K. Mahlowitz and his wife Barbara and George S. Mahlowitz; her grandchildren Robert, Sara and David Lane and Jonathan, David, Lisa and Jeff Wixon; her great grandchildren Rebecca, Joshua, Aaron and Andre; and WHEREAS: Esther 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 Esther Mahlowitz 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 Mahlowitz family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-105.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Frederick P. Ikels on July 21, 2001; andWHEREAS: Frederick was the devoted son of Carl and the late Gertrude (O'Brien) Ikels; andWHEREAS: Frederick was a retired Cambridge firefighter; andWHEREAS: Frederick’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son Frederick Ikels; his father Carl Ikels; his sister Charlotte Ikels; and his former wife Theresa (Kunerth) Ikels; and WHEREAS: Frederick 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 Frederick P. Ikels 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 Ikels family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-106.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Barbara McKelleget on July 18, 2001; andWHEREAS: Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Attorney George F. and Barbara E. (Sullivan) McKelleget; andWHEREAS: Barbara’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sister Mary Merdinger; her brother Richard J. McKelleget; her nieces Anne M. Kern, Joan, Susan, and Jane Merdinger; and her four grandnieces and two grandnephews; 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 McKelleget 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 McKelleget family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-107.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Phyllis L. (King) Mello on July 21, 2001; andWHEREAS: Phyllis was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Mello, Sr.; andWHEREAS: Phyllis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Herbert Jr., Gary and David Mello and Dorothy Sherwood; her daughters-in-law Marie, Susan and Clair Mello; her son-in-law William Sherwood; her grandchildren Christopher, Kerri-Lynn, Steven and Ian Mello and Jenna, Billy, Amanda, Matty and Michael Sherwood; and her brother William King; and WHEREAS: Phyllis 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 Phyllis L. Mello 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 Mello family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-108.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Manuel I. Costa on July 22, 2001; andWHEREAS: Manuel was a United States World War II Army Air Corp. veteran; andWHEREAS: Manuel was the founder and coach of the Malden Catholic Soccer Team; andWHEREAS: Manuel was a member of the North Suburban YMCA, Woburn; and WHEREAS: Manuel was the beloved husband of the late Jean M. (Heagney) Costa; andWHEREAS: Manuel’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughters Debra M. Wilson and Robyn L. Mooradian; his dear companion Helen Botelho; his grandchildren James and Jon Mouradian, Julie Remache, and Brian, Andrew and Lauren Wilson; his great grandchildren Emma, Casey and Jackson Mouradian; his siblings Mary Carreiro, Emelia Mello, Joseph Costa, and John "Scoop" Costa; and WHEREAS: Manuel 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 Manuel I. Costa 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 Costa family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-109.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph W. Barringer on July 17, 2001; andWHEREAS: Joseph was the beloved son of Walter and Joan (Szulewski) Barringer; andWHEREAS: Joseph was the brother of Joan Siegel and her husband Howard; andWHEREAS: Joseph was the uncle of Christopher, Alex and Sarah Siegel; andWHEREAS: Joseph was the grandson of Helen Barringer and Mary Szulewski; andWHEREAS: Joseph 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 Joseph W. Barringer 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 Barringer family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-110.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Bernes "Beansie" Aruda on July 19, 2001; andWHEREAS: Bernes was a World War II United Stated Navy veteran; andWHEREAS: Bernes was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Barros) Aruda; and; andWHEREAS: Bernes’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sons Brian and Kevin Aruda; his sister Gilda Domigan; his grandchildren Kevin Aruda, Jr. and Melanie Foster; and his great grandchildren Kevin Spires, Jr. and Eddie Foster; and WHEREAS: Bernes 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 Bernes Aruda 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 Aruda family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-111.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all Cantabrigians to be cognizant of the Cambridge Sisters Program "Still We Rise" performance on August 3, 2001 at the Fletcher Maynard Academy; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its best wishes to the Cambridge Sisters Program on the occasion of their "Still We Rise" performance; 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 Sisters Program on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-112.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its thoughts and prayers to Youssef Jilal; and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Youssef Jilal on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-113.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy Birthday wishes to a special Cantabrigian; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to this special person on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-114.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Valerie Fredericks on July 21, 2001; andWHEREAS: Valerie’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Raymond Andrews, and Ryan, Kevin and Christopher Fredericks; her sister Carol Mitchell; and her nephew Jason Mitchell; and WHEREAS: Valerie 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 Valerie Fredericks 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 Fredericks family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-115.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of James F. "Sticky" Coughlin on July 21, 2001; andWHEREAS: James was a United States Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict; andWHEREAS: James’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Chris (Vieno) Coughlin; his children Derek Coughlin, Deborah Bingel and her husband Scott, and Dawn Muise; his grandchildren Joseph, Christopher, Breanna, Cori-Devon and Brandon; and his sisters Marie Hasbrouck and Carol Surrette; and WHEREAS: James 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 James F. Coughlin 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 Coughlin family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-116.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Robert E. McCleery has retired from the Fire Department effective June 14, 2001; andWHEREAS: Robert was appointed to the Fire Department on March 4, 1973 and was assigned to Engine Company Number Five; andWHEREAS: On January 27, 1974, Robert was assigned to Rescue Company Number One; andWHEREAS: Robert was later assigned back to Engine Company Number Five on May 5, 1985; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Robert E. McCleery for his thirty years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Robert E. McCleery on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-117.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy Birthday wishes to Mary Ferguson; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Mary Ferguson on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-118.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Kenneth Waite has retired from the Public Works Department effective June 9, 2001; andWHEREAS: Kenneth was hired as a skilled laborer from the CETA Program; andWHEREAS: On March 28, 1977 Kenneth was hired as a bricklayer at the Public Works Department, the position from which he will retire, and from which he received commendations for an access analysis from the Inspectional Services Department, the Public Works Commissioner and a Cambridge resident; andWHEREAS: Kenneth also received commendations for perfect attendance for 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1995; andWHEREAS: Kenneth was also nominated for the Commissioner of Public Works Awards in 1998, 1999 and 2000; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Kenneth Waite for his twenty- six years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Kenneth Waite on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-119.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Sheila Tierney has retired from the Cambridge Hospital effective June 16, 2001; andWHEREAS: Sheila was initially hired as a per diem contract nurse on June 5, 1989 and became a permanent employee on June 10, 1991; andWHEREAS: Sheila was elevated to Clinical Nurse on January 7, 1993; andWHEREAS: Sheila was the recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation from the Patients Education Committee in February, 1997; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Sheila Tierney for her many years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Sheila Tierney on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-120.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Dorothy Martin has retired from the Cambridge Hospital effective July 7, 2001; andWHEREAS: On February 4, 1991 Dorothy was hired as a Registered Nurse; andWHEREAS: Dorothy was promoted on July 1, 1996 to the position of Nurse Manager; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Dorothy Martin for her many years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Dorothy Martin on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-121.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Barbara Darlington has retired from the Public Health Commission effective May 19, 2001; andWHEREAS: Barbara was employed on November 19, 1991; andWHEREAS: Barbara held the position of a Registered Nurse; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Barbara Darlington for her many years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Barbara Darlington on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-122.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Dorine W. Yard on July 22, 2001; andWHEREAS: Dorine was the beloved wife of the late Carol T. Yard; andWHEREAS: Dorine’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Stephen, Robert, and Phillip N. Yard, Carolyn M. Robinson and Sharon J. Heywood; her brother Carlton Walthrust; her son-in-law Charles W. Robinson; her daughters-in-law Linda, Elnora, and Anne Yard; her special friends Brunette (Bonnie) Murrell and Richard R. (Wist) Murrell; her fourteen grandchildren; her nine great grandchildren; and her five great great grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Dorine 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 Dorine W. Yard 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 Yard family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-123.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Robert P. Bentley, Jr. on July 20, 2001; andWHEREAS: Robert’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Joyce (Sallet) Bentley; his daughter Elisabeth Bentley O'Neal; his son Michael Bentley; and his grandson Isaiah; and WHEREAS: Robert 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 Robert P. Bentley, Jr. 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 Bentley family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-124.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its best wishes for a speedy recovery to Shannon T. Henry; and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Shannon T. Henry on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-125.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Jane A. Gately on July 25, 2001; andWHEREAS: Jane was the beloved daughter of the late James E. and Alice (Sells) Gately; andWHEREAS: Jane was the sister of the late James E. Gately, Jr.; andWHEREAS: Jane was the aunt of the late James E. III, Paul M. and Thomas A. Gately; andWHEREAS: Jane’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends, her nieces Patricia Ferolito and Jane Ellen Rossi; and her many great nieces and great nephews; and WHEREAS: Jane 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 Jane A. Gately 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 Gately family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-126.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Florence (Nardone) Monaco Mosca on July 23, 2001; andWHEREAS: Florence was the beloved wife of the late Dominic Monaco and Anthony Mosca; andWHEREAS: Florence’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Mary Mosca-Carbone, James and Nicholas Mosca, and Angela Witt; her ten grandchildren; and her eleven great grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Florence 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 Florence Monaco Mosca 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 Mosca family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-127.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: Susan-Ann Doran and James M. McGlennon were married on June 30, 2001 at Our Lady of the Cape Catholic Church; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. James M. McGlennon on the happy occasion of their wedding; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Mr. and Mrs. James M. McGlennon on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-128.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing a very Happy Birthday to Vice Mayor David P. Maher on August 8, 2001; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Vice Mayor David P. Maher on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-129.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending a heartfelt Happy Birthday to Catherine V. Cremens on the occasion of her 75th birthday to be celebrated on August 9th; and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Catherine V. Cremens on behalf of the entire City Council. In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-130.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending a heartfelt Happy Birthday to Phyllis Vera on the occasion of her 75th birthday to be celebrated on August 3rd; and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Phyllis Vera on behalf of the entire City Council. In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-131.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: The Cambridge Caribbean Carnival will celebrate its ninth birthday with a weekend festival beginning Saturday, August 11, 2001; andWHEREAS: The Caribbean Carnival will feature a "Street Band Panorama and Showcase" on Saturday, August 11th at University Park; andWHEREAS: The second day the Carnival will feature a parade and festival, with elaborate costumes representing Puerto Rico, Brazil, Haiti, Trinidad and many other cultures; the parade will feature the Area 4 Kids' Costume Camp; andWHEREAS: As always, The Caribbean Carnival will dazzle Cambridge with fabulous live music, including soca, reggae, salsa, calypso, meringue and many other marvelous musical offerings, irresistible crafts and delicious ethnic foods; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record thanking the organizers for their efforts to bring the people of Cambridge this exciting cultural offering; 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 Caribbean Carnival organizers on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-132.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: The stately sweep of verdant lawn brings a new elegance, or rather, returns the historic elegance, to the setting of City Hall; andWHEREAS: The simple and handsome landscaping provides a perfect complement to the dignified, decorous building; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to the many city employees who contributed their hard work and expertise to the creation of the gorgeous new green and sloping City Hall lawn; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of Public Works with a request that she communicate, on behalf of the entire City Council, the Council's thanks to the many staff who brought about this transformation.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-133.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Lawrence Peter D'Onofrio on July 10, 2001; andWHEREAS: Lawrence was the son of Geraldine and the late Lawrence P. D'Onofrio; andWHEREAS: Lawrence’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Linda Garmon; his sister Corinne McDonnell; his brother Stephen D'Onofrio; his brother- in-law Edward McDonnell; his sister-in-law Deborah D'Onofrio; his niece Megan McDonnell; his nephew Nikolas; and his 101 year-old grandmother Florence Ciarcia; andWHEREAS: Lawrence 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 Lawrence Peter D'Onofrio 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 D'Onofrio family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-134.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helene R. (Fitzgerald) Harrington on July 25, 2001; andWHEREAS: Helene was the beloved wife of the late John H. Harrington; andWHEREAS: Helene was the mother of the late Margaret Harrington; andWHEREAS: Helene’s passing will leave a void in the lives of her surviving family, her sons John H. and Robert M. Harrington; andWHEREAS: Helene 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 Helene R. Harrington 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 Harrington family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-135.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary "Rita" Kirby on July 26, 2001; andWHEREAS: Rita's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her nephews Ronald J. and Richard J. Gray; her niece Jeanne (Gray) Murphy and her husband Thomas; her great nephew Brian Murphy and his wife Laurel, and Brendan Gray; and her nieces Melissa and Kerry Murphy; and WHEREAS: Rita 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 Mary "Rita" Kirby 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 Kirby family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-136.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Arnold J. Olenick on June 4, 2001; andWHEREAS: Arnold’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Bernice (Rosenblum) Olenick; her sons Philip R. and Steven Olenick; and his granddaughter Jean Olenick; and WHEREAS: Arnold 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 Arnold J. Olenick 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 Olenick family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-137.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to prepare a suitable resolution on the death of Anne Tannehill.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-138.July 30, 2001VICE MAYOR MAHER MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of John Torci on July 26, 2001; andWHEREAS: John was a United States Korean War Marine veteran; andWHEREAS: John’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Jeannette (Cajolet) Torci; his children Susan Giannotti and her husband Joseph, Linda Nicholas and her husband Lawrence, Joanne McCarthy and her husband William, Renee Brogan and her husband Steven; Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Stephen, and Janet Lee and her husband William; his brother Dominic Torci; his sister Mary Ciampa; and his nine granddaughters and eight grandsons; and WHEREAS: John 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 John Torci 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 Torci family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-139.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Diane (MacDonald) Benoit on July 28, 2001; andWHEREAS: Diane was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Benoit; andWHEREAS: Diane’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Laura Benoit and Mary Anne and Sean MacDonald; her siblings Linda MacDonald, Sharon Proia, Milissa Kivlehan, and Jack and Kevin MacDonald; and her aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Diane 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 Diane Benoit 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 Benoit family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-140.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary (Corso) DeMango on July 26, 2001; andWHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late Benedetto DeMango; andWHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Serefina DiCeglie and her husband Leo, Sr. and Lucy M. DeMango; her grandchildren Nicholas DiCeglie, Sr. and his wife Peggy, Benedict and Diane DiCeglie; her great grandchildren Nicholas DiCeglie, Jr., Gina Colby and her husband Walter; William DiCeglie and his wife Rebecca and Amy DiCeglie; her great great grandchildren Madison Elizabeth Colby and Nathan DiCeglie; and her brother Demetro "Mim" Corso; and WHEREAS: Mary 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 Mary DeMango 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 DeMango family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-141.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of J. Newton Esdaile on July 26, 2001; andWHERAS: Newton was the son of the late Minnie (Devlin) and James Newton Esdaile; andWHEREAS: Newton’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Dorothy (Merrill) Esdaile; his son James N. Esdaile, Jr. and his wife MaryAnn; and his grandsons James N. Esdaile, III and Charles D. Esdaile; and WHEREAS: Newton 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 J. Newton Esdaile 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 Esdaile family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-142.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Christina Ladas on July 27, 2001; andWHEREAS: Christina was the beloved wife of the late Demetere Ladas; andWHEREAS: Christina's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Elias and Bill Ladas, Angeliki Maniatis, Athanasia Konstantopoulos, Elini Bertone and Penny Ladas; her ten grandchildren; and her two great grandchildren; and WHEREAS: Christina 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 Christina Ladas 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 Ladas family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-143.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph J. Padellaro on July 25, 2001; andWHEREAS: Joseph was a World War II United States Army Air Corps veteran; andWHEREAS: Joseph was the son of the late Guiseppe and Pasqualina Padellaro; andWHEREAS: Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Elsie M. Padellaro; andWHEREAS: Joseph’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sons Brian, Joseph, Jr., Marc, John and Andrew Padellaro; his brother Frank Padellaro; and his grandchildren Joseph, Amanda, Christopher, Nicole, John and Alexandra; and WHEREAS: Joseph 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 Joseph J. Padellaro 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 Padellaro family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk R-144.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEY MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Emily M. (Manganelli) Salines on July 28, 2001; andWHEREAS: Emily was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Salines; andWHEREAS: Emily’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughters Josephine Vessella and Marie Slonina; her grandchildren Stephen, David, Bernice, Emily, Anthony, Mary and Hank; great grandmother of Joseph, Michael, Lindsey, Lisa, Anthony, Christopher, Jennifer, Joseph, and Michael Henry; and her great granddaughter Antonia; and WHEREAS: Emily 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 Emily M. Salines 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 Salines family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-145.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Rhonda H. "Ronnie" Lebensbaum on July 29, 2001; andWHEREAS: Ronnie was the daughter of Samuel Lebensbaum and the late Marion (Mittleman) Lebensbaum; andWHEREAS: Ronnie's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Michael S. Kirschenbaum; her father Samuel Lebensbaum; and her sister Marion Lebensbaum; and WHEREAS: Ronnie 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 Rhonda H. "Ronnie" Lebensbaum 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 Lebensbaum family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-146.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Cornelius M. Hanrahan on July 29, 2001; andWHEREAS: Cornelius was the beloved son of the late Cornelius and Nora (Mahoney) Hanrahan; andWHEREAS: Cornelius’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his siblings Helen Hoban, Reverend Edward J. Hanrahan S.J., Nora Hollis, and and Mary K. Myers; and his several nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS: Cornelius 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 Cornelius M. Hanrahan 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 Hanrahan family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-147.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVANRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing a speedy recovery to Sheldon Cohen; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Sheldon Cohen on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-148.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVANRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing a speedy recovery to Mary Travers; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Mary Travers on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-149.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: In times of distress Psalm 121 tells us that the Lord will preserve our soul and that the Lord is our keeper; andWHEREAS: A burden is lighter when it is shared; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending our prayers to Father William Walsh in his hour of need; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Father William Walsh on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-150.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the citizens of Cambridge be cognizant of the 4th Annual Jeffrey Curley 5 mile Memorial Run on Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.; the start and finish of the race is at the VFW Post at First and Thorndike Streets.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-151.July 30, 2001VICE MAYOR MAHERRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Peter and Cynthia Joensuu on the birth of their daughter on July 30, 2001; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Council also go on record extending their congratulations to big brother Brien Joensuu and grandparents Ginny and Ed McNulty; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Joensuu family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-152.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVANRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending welcome to Lisa Stuardi to Cambridge in her new position as the Director of Government and Community Affairs at the Chamber of Commerce; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Lisa Stuardi on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-153.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR DECKERRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy 37th Birthday wishes to Bob Neer, Jr.; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Bob Neer, Jr. on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-154.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR DECKERRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy Birthday wishes to Cathy Decker; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Cathy Decker on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-155.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: There are times in our lives that we all need prayers and peaceful tranquility to sustain us; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record wishing Frank Blanciforti peace and best wishes for a speedy recovery; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Frank Blanciforti on behalf of the entire City Council to let him know that our prayers and thoughts are with him.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-156.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Francis D. Burke on July 22, 2001; andWHEREAS: Francis was a United States Army veteran; andWHEREAS: Francis was a graduate of Babson College and Suffolk Law School; andWHEREAS: Francis was former President of Vesper Properties, Inc. and Hemenway Management, Inc. and Senior Vice President of Cannon; andWHEREAS: Francis was former President and Board member of the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association, Chairman of the Board of Utility Marketing Corporation; andWHEREAS: Francis was a member of the Hatherly Golf Club, the Scituate and Indian Creek Country Club in Florida; andWHEREAS: Francis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Joan (Riley) Burke; his children Kathleen Burke Howie, Mary Burke Roth, Lynne Burke Lahive, Christine Burke Jones, Denise Burke Brisbane, and Ann, Joan and Michael Burke; his brother James Burke; his sister Mary Fadden; and his grandchildren Alix, Christina, Nicholas, Madison, Mackenzie and Lilly; and WHEREAS: Francis 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 Francis D. Burke 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 Burke family on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-157.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEYRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its surprise Happy 90th Birthday wishes to a special Cantabrigian; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to this special person on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-158.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN MAYOR GALLUCCIO COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR TOOMEYWHEREAS: Mary Donlan and Joseph Curtin were married on August 3, 1938 and held their reception at the Hotel Commander; andWHEREAS: The wedding expense in 1938 was under $100.00 for a celebration which hosted fifty friends and family, and included the wedding dinner, wedding cake and entertainment; andWHEREAS: Mary and Joseph's wedding song was "Would You Like to Take a Walk;" andWHEREAS: On August 3, 2001, Mary and Joseph will celebrate their 63rd Wedding Anniversary with a celebration at the Sheraton Commander Hotel; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy 63rd Anniversary Greetings to Mary and Joseph Curtin; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Mary and Joseph Curtin on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City ClerkR-159.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVESWHEREAS: Mayor Thomas Menino showed not only leadership, but also true heroism by stepping in to raise money to cover the liver transplant operation of Belynda Dunn; andWHEREAS: Mayor Menino's actions spoke more loudly than words ever could about the role that government can play in caring for our most vulnerable citizens; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Mayor Menino for his humanitarian and heroic actions on behalf of Belynda Dunn; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Mayor Thomas Menino on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-160.July 30, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVESRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing Belynda Dunn, AIDS activist and citizen extraordinaire, best wishes and a good recovery as she goes to Philadelphia for a liver transplant operation; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Belynda Dunn on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury City Clerk R-161.July 30, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIOWHEREAS: Steve Buckley Old Time Baseball Benefit for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America will take place on Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Field; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its best wishes for a fun-filled and successful event and urging all Cantabrigians to be cognizant of the entertaining and worthwhile benefit; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the organizers of the Steve Buckley Old Time Baseball Benefit on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members. Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.A true copy;ATTEST:-D. Margaret DruryCity Clerk R-162.July 30, 2001 COUNCILLOR TOOMEY COUNCILLOR BORN COUNCILLOR BRAUDE COUNCILLOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKER MAYOR GALLUCCIO VICE MAYOR MAHER COUNCILLOR REEVES COUNCILLOR SULLIVANWHEREAS: This year the S.S. Cosmas e Damian festival celebrates its 75th birthday; andWHEREAS: S.S. Cosmas and Damian are the patron saints of Gaeta, Italy, a Sister City of Cambridge; andWHEREAS: In honor of the city of Gaeta, the city of origin of many Cambridge families, and the wonderful S.S. Cosmas e Damian Celebration which has come to Cambridge from Gaeta, the City Council has dedicated the corner of Warren Street and Porter Street "Gaeta Square;" and WHEREAS: As part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Feast of S.S. Cosmas e Damian, Gaeta Square will be rededicated on September 8, 2001; now therefore be itRESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating all of the organizers, supporters and participants of the annual S.S. Cosmas e Damian festival on the rededication of Gaeta Square and the 75th anniversary of this unique and truly wonderful Cambridge festival; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the organizers of the S.S. Cosmas e Damian festival on behalf of the entire City Council.In City Council July 30, 2001. 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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