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January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Lucy (DeMango) Izzicupo on December 13, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Lucy was the beloved wife of the late Donato; and

WHEREAS: Lucy was the devoted mother of Richard Izzicupo, Adeline DiPaola, Phyllis Giannino, Diane Smith, Sheila Berardino and Marylou DiVito; and

WHEREAS: Lucy was the sister of Rose DiPerna, Isabella Russo, Samuel DeMango, Beatrice DePierro, Jennie Rosenberger and Lena Palino; and

WHEREAS: Lucy was the grandmother of Jennifer, Jaime and Jillian DiPaola, Danielle, Lauren and Christina Izzicupo, Jaclyn and Jeffrey Giannino, Amanda, Stephen, Ricky and Olivia Berardino and Michael DiVito; and

WHEREAS: Lucy is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Lucy’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Lucy will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Lucy Izzicupo 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 Izzicupo family on behalf of the entire City Council.

In City Council January 8, 2001.Adopted by the affirmative vote of seven members.Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.

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D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk

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January 8, 2001

MAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Salvatore "Sam" Bontempo on December 14, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Salvatore was the beloved husband of the late Lucy (Zappulla); and

WHEREAS: Salvatore's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Joyce Santoro and her husband Joseph, Richard and his wife Sally Bontempo, Barbara Bontempo; his grandchildren Michael Santoro, Jeannine Esposito, Corinne Stevens, Darlene Stevens and Christina Bontempo; his great grandchildren Brianna and Courtney Esposito; and his sister Rose Carlo; and

WHEREAS: Salvatore will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Salvatore "Sam" Bontempo 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 Bontempo family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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D. Margaret DruryCity Clerk

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COUNCILLOR TOOMEY January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Arthur J. Galvin on December 14, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Arthur was a United States Army Korean Veteran; and

WHEREAS: Arthur was the beloved husband of the late Charlotte (Dobbins); and

WHEREAS: Arthur was the loving father of Alice, Arthur and Tracy Galvin and Karen Kelso, and

WHEREAS: Arthur was the brother of Patricia Ofria, Edward Galvin and the late Catherine Walsh; and

WHEREAS: Arthur was the beloved nephew of Ruby Moynihan; and

WHEREAS: Arthur is also survived by six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Arthur’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Arthur will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Arthur Galvin 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 Galvin family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001

MAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Elaine (Limoges) Glavin on December 16, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Elaine was the beloved wife of the late Paul Glavin; and

WHEREAS: Elaine's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Kim, Michael and Patricia Glavin; and her sister Susan John; and

WHEREAS: Elaine will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Elaine Glavin 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 Glavin family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Valdemar Lopes on December 15, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Valdemar was the beloved husband of Adriana (Cabral); and

WHEREAS: Valdemar was the father of Sandra Cristina Treadwell; and

WHEREAS: Valdemar was the grandfather of Douglas Lee Treadwell, Jr.; and

WHEREAS: Valdemar was the brother of Esmeralda Tavares Gil, Izilde Raposo and the late Luis and Helder Lopes; and

WHEREAS: Valdemar’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Valdemar will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Valdemar Lopes 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 Lopes family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001

MAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Michael J. Michalski, Sr. on December 15, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Michael’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Margaret L. (Rogers); his sons Michael J. Michalski, Jr., Joseph G. and Richard A. Michalski; his daughters-in-law Rosalyn Grunmann, Laurie Michalski and Anne Frates; his sister Martha Sexton; and his grandchildren Jodie, Brian, Matisse, Stas, Sean and Corin; and

WHEREAS: Michael will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Michael J. Michalski, Sr. 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 Michalski family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of James F. Scanlan, Jr. on December 13, 2000; and

WHEREAS: James was the devoted son of the late James F. and Mary V. (Wall) Scanlan; and

WHEREAS: James was a 1949 graduate of Boston College Law School; and

WHEREAS: James was a World War II Navy Combat Veteran from 1944-1946; and

WHEREAS: James was an FBI agent from 1951-1977, the State Racing Commissioner from 1977-1979 and the Director of Bureau of Special Investigations from 1979-1984, and was known for being "the toughest and most demanding agent in the Boston office;" and

WHEREAS: James was the beloved husband of Ruth A. (Savage) Scanlan; and

WHEREAS: James was the loving father of James F. Scanlan, III, Patricia M. Canniff, Paula R. Rizzo, Jean M. Gomez and Marie L. Dooley; and

WHEREAS: James was the brother of Marie Sybertz, Ruth, John and Thomas Scanlan; and

WHEREAS: James was the grandfather of fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: James’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: James will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of James F. Scanlan, Jr. 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 Scanlan family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001

MAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of John D. "Dougie" Scott on December 15, 2000; and

WHEREAS: John's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Lorraine (Hector) Scott; his children Terry Scott Johnson, Dean Scott, and Valerie, Gary and Arnold Williams III; his six grandchildren; and one great grandchild; and

WHEREAS: John will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of John D. Scott 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 Scott family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001

MAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Martin J. Stackpole on December 14, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Martin was the beloved brother of the late Katherine Walsh, Thomas and Margaret Stackpole; and

WHEREAS: Martin was a retired employee of the City of Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: Martin was a World War II Army Veteran; and

WHEREAS: Martin will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Martin J. Stackpole 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 Stackpole family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001VICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Alice M. (Mahoney) Ford on December 16, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Alice was the beloved wife of the late John; and

WHEREAS: Alice’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Margaret DeMarco, John Ford, Patricia Markley, Virginia Morin, Barbara McCarron, Carol Donaghy, and Janet Ahern; her thirty-one grandchildren; her sixty great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Alice will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Alice M. Ford 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 Ford family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the Fire Department, Police Department, Inspectional Services Department and Electrical Department for their quick response of a potential dangerous situation of preventing a building from collapsing; 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 above mentioned departments on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its condolences to Win Poor, Director of the Cambridge CASPAR shelter located on Albany Street, and his family on the recent loss of his father, Ernest Poor on Friday, December 15, 2000; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Win Poor on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: Falun Dafa is a growing practice in China and throughout the world; and

WHEREAS: Falun Dafa followers have faced severe persecution in China for their freedom to exercise Falun Dafa; and

WHEREAS: December 10th through December 16th was celebrated in Cambridge as Falun Dafa Week; now therefore be it

ORDERED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Falun Dafa practitioners on their week-long celebration.


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January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record sending its speedy recovery wishes to Albert Calabrese and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Albert Calabrese on behalf of the entire City Council.


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COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN January 8, 2001VICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Beatrice (Sabbey) Deyab on December 18, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Beatrice was the beloved wife of the late Charles Deyab; and

WHEREAS: Beatrice was the devoted mother of Lawrence, John and George Deyab; and

WHEREAS: Beatrice was the sister of Gloria Arbeene and the late Elaine Silva, Nicholas, George, Joseph and Russell Sabbey; and

WHEREAS: Beatrice’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Beatrice will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Beatrice Deyab 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 Deyab family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Malvena (Mazzocca) Colozzi on December 18, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Malvena was the devoted wife of the late Dr. Anthony E. Colozzi; and

WHEREAS: Malvena’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sons Dr. Edward A. Colozzi, Richard A. Colozzi and Brian G. Colozzi; her daughers Donna M. DiFonzo and Dr. Gail A. Colozzi; her mother-in-law Antoinette Colozzi; and her twelve grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Malvena will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Malvena Colozzi 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 Colozzi family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary C. Hanley on December 18, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the beloved mother and mother-in-law of Maureen Susan Hanley and Richard Ferguson; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the sister of Catherine A. LeBlanc, Bernadette Johnson, Paul Hanley and the late Barbara Hanley; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the loving grandmother of Katelyn Ferguson; and

WHEREAS: Mary is survived by many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Mary will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Mary C. Hanley 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 Hanley family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001

MAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: Zach Habtemichael, Jason Ramos, and Adam Zeisel of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School were named to the Boston Globe Greater Boston League All-Stars Boys Cross Country Team; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate these student athletes for their success and join them and their family, coaches, and friends in conveying best wishes on a successful Cross Country season; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Zach Habtemichael, Jason Ramos, and Adam Zeisel on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: Natalie Akula, Silvie Snow-Thomas and Sarah Read of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School were named Boston Herald and Boston Globe Greater Boston League All-Stars for Girls Soccer; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate these student athletes for their success and join them and their family, coaches, and friends in conveying best wishes on a successful Soccer season; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Natalie Akula, Silvie Snow-Thomas and Sarah Read on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: Felipe Vega-Arango coach of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School Boy’s Soccer Team was named Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS: In only his second season as coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, Vega-Arango brought his team from an 8-7-2 mark in 1999 to an undefeated regular-season campaign and 18-1-2 record this season; and

WHEREAS: Felipe Vega-Arango is no stranger to high honors in soccer as he was the MVP of the Spanish National team in 1996; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Felipe Vega-Arango on being named Coach of the Year and send him best wishes; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Felipe Vega-Arango on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: Hazel Ryerson, Nora Sullivan, Alysa Tingle, and Isabel Yalouris of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School were named to the Boston Globe Greater Boston League All-Stars Girls’ Cross Country Team; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate these student athletes for their success and join them and their family, coaches, and friends in conveying best wishes on a successful Cross Country season; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Hazel Ryerson, Nora Sullivan, Alysa Tingle, and Isabel Yalouris on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: Paolo Cunha and Tarek Salameh of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School were named to the Boston Herald Greater Boston Eastern Massachusetts League All-Star Soccer Team; and

WHEREAS: These two student athletes were important members of a very successful Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School soccer season; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate these student athletes for their success and join them and their family, coaches, and friends in conveying best wishes on a successful Soccer season; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Paul Cunha and Tarek Salameh on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: Katila Arruda, Gwen Browne and Celina Vital of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School were named to the Boston Globe League All-Star Volleyball Team; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate these student athletes for their success and join them and their family, coaches, and friends in conveying best wishes on a successful Volleyball season; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Katila Arruda, Gwen Browne and Celina Vital on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-24.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: Nikias Stefanakis of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School was named Boston Globe 2000 All-Scholastic Boys’ Soccer; and

WHEREAS: Nikias Stefanakis totaled 10 shutouts, a 0.66 goals-against average, allowing 18 goals as the team earned an 18-1-2 record; and

WHEREAS: Nikias Stefanakis is a member of the Eastern Massachusetts All-Star Team and is also a member of the Cambridge basketball and tennis teams; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Nikias Stefanakis on being named All-Scholastic and send him best wishes; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Nikias Stefanakis on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: Zack Habtemichael of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School was named Boston Globe 2000 All-Scholastic Boys’ Cross Country; and

WHEREAS: At 5 foot 1 inch and 87 pounds, Habtemichael proves once again that size does not matter. The highlight of his season came at the Brown Invitational, when he shocked the field by winning the Varsity 2 race (16:08); and

WHEREAS: The Greater Boston League champion, Habtemichael started the season by finishing second (16:22) in the large school race at the Bay State Invitational; and

WHEREAS: Zack Habtemichael broke the school freshman 2-mile record (10:04), which is quite an accomplishment considering all the great runners Cambridge has had over the years; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Zack Habtemichael on being named All-Scholastic and send him best wishes; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Zack Habtemichael on behalf of the entire City Council.


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January 8, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Carol E. (Greenidge) House on December 20, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Carol was the beloved daughter of C. Stanley Greenidge and the late Esther (Brown) Greenidge; and

WHEREAS: Carol was the beloved mother of William M. House, Jr., David James House, Stanley Ernest House, James Eben House and Wendy Elaine House; and

WHEREAS: Carol was the devoted sister of Stanley Ernest Greenidge, Esquire and his wife Jennifer; and

WHEREAS: Carol was the grandmother of Erin, Cosandra, Christopher, Jasmyn and Timothy; and

WHEREAS: Carol was a teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School; and

WHEREAS: Carol's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Carol will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Carol E. House 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 House family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-27.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: Chrislain Desrosiers of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School was named Boston Globe 2000 All-Scholastic Boys’ Soccer; and

WHEREAS: In his senior season, Desrosiers helped lead Cambridge to the Division 1 Eastern Massachusetts final, and along the way was named the MVP of the Greater Boston League and an Eastern Massachusetts All-Star; and

WHEREAS: With 22 goals and six assists this season, Desrosiers is not only focused on the soccer field, he also runs indoor track and is an honor roll student maintaining a 3.5 GPA; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Chrislain Desrosiers on being named All-Scholastic and send him best wishes; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Chrislain Desrosiers on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-28.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: Lindsay Gittens of Buckingham Browne and Nichols School was named to the All- Independent School League team, the All-State prep team, and was voted the most outstanding player of the Independent School League this season; and

WHEREAS: Lindsay, in addition to individual honors, has led BB&N to prep championships in 1997, 1999 (undefeated season), and 2000, while also starring for the Greater Boston Bolts Under-17 team; and

WHEREAS: Lindsay has received academic honors in both her sophmore and junior years; and

WHEREAS: Lindsay enjoys computers and volunteers at a local hospital in her spare time; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Lindsay Gittens and send her best wishes for future success; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Lindsay Gittens on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-29.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Stella M. (Comeau) Berrigan on December 20, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Stella was the devoted wife of the late Byron N. Berrigan; and

WHEREAS: Stella was the loving mother of Robert F. Berrigan, Rita M. Johnson, Maurice Berrigan, Mary F. Bellini, Stella Claire Card and James Michael Berrigan; and

WHEREAS: Stella is survived by nineteen grand-children and twenty-one great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Stella’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Stella will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Stella M. Berrigan 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 Berrigan family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-30.

January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Vincent P. Dolan on December 21, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Vincent was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Alger) Dolan; and

WHEREAS: Vincent was the loving father of Diane Sullivan, Donna Harman, Debbie Sodorquist, Dale Hurd and Douglas Dolan; and

WHEREAS: Vincent was the brother of Janet Baldner, Arthur Chub and Robert Dolan; and

WHEREAS: Vincent was the grandfather of twelve grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Vincent was a WWII Navy veteran; and

WHEREAS: Vincent’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Vincent will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Vincent P. Dolan 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 Dolan family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-31.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Patricia R. (Raskaucky) Hennessy on December 21, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Patricia was the beloved wife of the late John P. Hennessy; and

WHEREAS: Patricia was the devoted mother of John P. Hennessy, Jr. and James V. Hennessy; and

WHEREAS: Patricia was the sister of William Raskaucky and Helen Raskaucky; and

WHEREAS: Patricia was the grandmother of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Patricia was a member of the Watertown Emblem Club, MA Memorial Hospital Alumni Association and Sacred Heart Church Ladies Sodality; and

WHEREAS: Patricia was a retired Nurse Anesthetist; and

WHEREAS: Patricia’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Patricia will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Patricia R. Hennessy 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 Hennessy family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-32.


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Christopher Winston McEvoy on December 16, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Christopher was the beloved son of Earl and Victoria McEvoy; and

WHEREAS: Christopher was the brother of Victoria, Brian and Carter McEvoy; and

WHEREAS: Christopher's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Christopher will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Christopher Winston McEvoy 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 McEvoy family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-33.

January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVANMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Eleanor A. (Robillard) Murphy on December 23, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Eleanor was the wife of the late John J. Murphy; and

WHEREAS: Eleanor was the devoted mother of John J., Joseph R. and Lorraine E. Murphy, Donna M. Johnson and the late Sheila Ann Murphy; and

WHEREAS: Eleanor was the loving grandmother of ten grandchildren, great-grandmother of twenty-three great-grandchildren and great-great-grandmother of one great-great grandchild; and

WHEREAS: Eleanor was the sister of the late Clarence Robillard; and

WHEREAS: Eleanor’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Eleanor will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Eleanor A. Murphy 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 Murphy family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-34.

January 8, 2001VICE MAYOR MAHERMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR REEVES

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Attorney James M. O'Connor on December 24, 2000; and

WHEREAS: James was the beloved son of the late James P. and Mary A. (Coyne) O'Connor; and

WHEREAS: James was the loving nephew of H. Frances Conners, Margaret Callahan, Nancy Cahill, and the late John, James, Edward and the Reverend Joseph M. Coyne; and

WHEREAS: James was a retired educator at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School; and

WHEREAS: James was a United States Army Veteran; and

WHEREAS: James was a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association; and

WHEREAS: James's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and


RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of James M. O'Connor 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 O'Connor family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-35.


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Pasquale A. Paris on December 20, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Pasquale was the beloved husband of the late Agatha M. (Ciccarelli) Paris; and

WHEREAS: Pasquale was the father of Patricia and Anna Paris; and

WHEREAS: Pasquale was the brother of Esther Malandrino, Paul Paris and the late Carmela Ippolitto, Adeline Byron and Frank Paris; and

WHEREAS: Pasquale's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Pasquale will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Pasquale A. Paris 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 Paris family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-36.


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary E. (MacDonald) Robillard on December 20, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late Clarence Robillard; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the loving mother of Charlotte Kenney, Donald J. Robillard and Lawrence Robillard; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the sister of Daniel V. MacDonald; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the grandmother of six grandchildren and great-grandmother of two great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and


RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Mary E. Robillard 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 Robillard family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-37.

January 8, 2001VICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Arthur W. "Booty" Russell on December 23, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Arthur was the husband of Jeanne J. (Hillery) Russell; and

WHEREAS: Arthur was the father of Jeanne Keenan and her late husband Thomas, Susan and her husband Charles Karyanis, Virginia and her husband Stephen Dushame, Kathleen and her husband Neal Grinnell and Rose and her husband Kevin Sullivan; and

WHEREAS: Arthur was the grandfather of David Russell, Hillary and Charles Karyanis, Matthew and Michael Russo and Brendon, Colleen and Brian Sullivan; and

WHEREAS: Arthur was the brother of Joseph Russell, Rosemarie "Queenie" Delaney and the late Henry, Robert, Frederick and Leonard Russell; and

WHEREAS: Arthur's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and his many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Arthur will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Arthur W. Russell 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 Russell family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-38.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helen (Geas) Snopley on December 22, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Helen was the beloved wife of the late James Snopley; and

WHEREAS: Helen was the loving sister of Mrs. Forteos (Geas) Xarras; and

WHEREAS: Helen was also the aunt of many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Helen’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Helen will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Helen Snopley 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 Snopley family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-39.

January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR TOOMEYMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Michael B. Murphy on December 25, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Michael was the beloved son of Mary (Kelley) Murphy of Ireland and the late John Murphy; and

WHEREAS: Michael's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family; his wife Susan M. (Callahan) Murphy; his children Declan and Steven Murphy; his siblings Mary Casey and P.J. Murphy; his father-in-law Richard Callahan and his mother-in-law Margaret (Thibault) Callahan; his brothers-in-law Richard, Timothy and Dennis Callahan; and his sisters-in-law Laura and Mary Callahan; and many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Michael was a late employee of the Belmont Public School System; and

WHEREAS: Michael’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Michael will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Michael B. Murphy 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 Murphy family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-40.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Walter E. Clark, Jr., Esquire on December 25, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Walter was the son of the late Teresa and Walter E. Clark, Sr.; and

WHEREAS: Walter was the friend of Attorney Bernard R. Silva, Jr.; and

WHEREAS: Walter was a WWII Navy Veteran; and

WHEREAS: Walter was a Boston College Law School graduate; and

WHEREAS: Walter was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign War and the American Legion; and

WHEREAS: Walter’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Walter will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Walter E. Clark, Jr. 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 Clark family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-41.


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Roger E. Girard on December 25, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Roger was the beloved husband of Doris J. (Bulcamino) Girard; and

WHEREAS: Roger was the father of Edward Girard, Denise Hall, Janette Koslosky and Dorothy Torro; and

WHEREAS: Roger was the brother of Jeannette DiBiasie and Rita Drinan and the late Maurice and Benoit Girard; and

WHEREAS: Roger was the grandfather of seven grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Roger’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Roger will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Roger E. Girard 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 Girard family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-42.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Agnes C. (Linskey) Laverty on December 26, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Agnes was the beloved wife of the late William Laverty; and

WHEREAS: Agnes's passing will leave a void in the lives of her surviving family, her daughter Ellen and her husband Jack Kelly; her grandchildren John, William, Michael and Sean Kelly; her sisters Edna Gately, Mary Francis, Ann Naughton and the late Eunice; her brothers Charles, William and Joseph Laverty; her sisters-in-law Emma Linskey and Rose Linskey; and her brothers-in-law Bernard Gately, Edward Francis and John Naughton; and her many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Agnes will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Agnes C. Laverty 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 Laverty family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-43.

January 8, 2001


RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending best wishes to Thea Plante and Walter Garland on their upcoming nuptials on January 1, 2001 in Disneyworld, Florida; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Thea and Walter on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-44.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR BORNVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Chantal and Carleton Hart have left the employ of the city of Cambridge to pursue new endeavors in Alexandria, Virginia; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending gratitude to Carleton and Chantal Hart for their hard work on behalf of the City of Cambridge and further extending best wishes in their new endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Carleton and Chantal Hart on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-45.

January 8, 2001


RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record thanking the party responsible for the installation of a bench at the bus stop at the corner of Garfield Street and Massachusetts Avenue.


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R-46.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: On February 3, 2001, Mildred L. (Bryenton) Fowle will turn 100 years old; and

WHEREAS: Mildred is the wife of Brainerd L. Fowle; and

WHEREAS: Mildred is the mother of six children, Evelyn, Alfred, Elizabeth, Robert, Richard and George Fowle; the grandmother of fourteen; the great-grandmother of sixteen and the great-great grandmother of one great-great grandchild; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy Birthday wishes to Mildred L. Fowle on her 100th Birthday and wish her many more; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Mildred L. Fowle on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-47.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Claudette Chambers has retired from the School Department effective December 23, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Claudette was employed on September 1, 1971 in the Follow Through Program; and

WHEREAS: During her tenure, Claudette worked with special needs students at the Roberts, Tobin, King, Fitzgerald, Haggerty and Harrington Schools; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Claudette Chambers for her twenty-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 further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Claudette Chambers on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-48.


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Maria J. (Carvalho) Rodrigues on December 25, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Maria was a retired employee of the Priscilla Gown Company; and

WHEREAS: Maria was the devoted wife of the late Joao Rodrigues; and

WHEREAS: Maria was the beloved mother of Joao Carroca, Armanda Carnevale, Maria Fatima Santos, Stella Silva and Arthur Rodrigues; and

WHEREAS: Maria was the sister of Antonio, Jose, Hortencia, Maria Rosa and the late Arthur Carvalho; and

WHEREAS: Maria's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her twenty grandchildren and her fifteen great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Maria will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Maria J. Rodrigues 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 Rodrigues family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-49.

COUNCILLOR TOOMEY January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Armando V. Tome on December 20, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Armando was the devoted husband of Maria (Almeida) Tome; and

WHEREAS: Armando was the beloved father of Robert and Lisa Tome and the father-in-law of Estrela Tome; and

WHEREAS: Armando was the brother of Luisa Correia; and

WHEREAS: Armando’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Armando will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Armando V. Tome 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 Tome family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-50.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy 50th Birthday wishes to Paul McCann, Department of Public Works employee; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Paul McCann on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-51.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVANMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVES

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Alfred I. Al "Red" Priest on December 31, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Alfred was the beloved husband of the late Yvonne C. (McGarry) Priest; and

WHEREAS: Alfred was the father of Alfred I. Priest, Jr., Robert S. Priest, Marjorie Gallagher and Cynthia Priest Tamburro; and

WHEREAS: Alfred was the grandfather of seven grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Alfred was the brother of Quentin L. Priest, Florence Baker, Nora Alcaro, Carol DeFrancesco, Edward and William Priest, Lucille Theodore and the late Donata Bronco, Madeline Ryan, Anthony Priest, Amelia Palmacci, John Priest, Louise Salvato and Marie Wilkins; and

WHEREAS: Alfred was a World War II Navy Veteran; and

WHEREAS: Alfred was a former New England Middle Weight Boxing Champion and member of the Veterans Boxing Association; and

WHEREAS: Alfred was the proprietor of The Final Round Restaurant in Maynard; and

WHEREAS: Alfred's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Alfred will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Alfred I. Priest 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 Priest family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-52.


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Lena (DiClemente) Ferracane on December 29, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Lena was the wife of the late Louis M. Ferracane; and

WHEREAS: Lena was the mother of Martin and David Ferracane; and

WHEREAS: Lena was the grandmother of Kristina, David, Michael and Melissa Ferracane; and

WHEREAS: Lena was the sister of Mary Nargi and Vincent DiClemente; and

WHEREAS: Lena was the sister-in-law of Rita Ferracane; and

WHEREAS: Lena is also survived by several nieces and nephews and friends; and

WHEREAS: Lena will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Lena Ferracane 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 Ferracane family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-53.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that the Boston City Council elected Charles Yancey Council President on January 1, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Charles Yancey has a distinguished record of action and leadership on both district and citywide issues in Boston; and

WHEREAS: His leadership extends to his loyal and dedicated membership and work for the National League of Cities; and

WHEREAS: The Cities of Cambridge and Boston have a long history of working cooperatively on matters of common interest; and

WHEREAS: This City Council looks forward to working with Council President Yancey and his colleagues over the next twelve months; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Charles Yancey on his election as President of the Boston City Council and wish him great success during his term in office; and be it further

RESOLVED: That this City Council looks forward to working with Council President Yancey and his colleagues on the Boston City Council during the next year; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to send a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Boston City Council President Charles Yancey on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-54.


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary R. (Doyle) Donaldson on January 2, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late John Donaldson; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the loving mother of Isabelle Perkins, William, Rosemary and Jane Donaldson; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the grandmother of nine grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the sister of Richard Doyle; and

WHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and


RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Mary R. Donaldson 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 Donaldson family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-55.

January 8, 2001MAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will hold its 16th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast on January 13, 2001 at 9:00 AM; and

WHEREAS: The event will be held at the Cambridge Marriott, Kendall Square, the Keynote Speaker will be Reverend Dr. Julius Caesar Hope from Detroit, Michigan; and

WHEREAS: Reverend Dr. Julius Caesar Hope served as President of the Georgia State Conference of NAACP branches for 18 years and held an inspirational radio program; and

WHEREAS: Recognizing his leadership, then Governor Jimmy Carter appointed him to the Human Relations Council for the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS: Reverend Dr. Julius Caesar Hope has been married to Mrs. Louise Hope for 40 years and they have two adult children, one a school teacher and the other a preacher; and

WHEREAS: For eighteen years Rev. Dr. Julius Caesar Hope has pastored the New Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit, MI, he is also Regional Director for the NAACP’s Midwest Regions III & IV; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council welcome Reverend Dr. Julius Caesar Hope to the City of Cambridge, and to the 16th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast and wish him a fruitful stay and continued success in the future with the important work that he carries out; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Reverend Dr. Julius Caesar Hope on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-56.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, who prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies by offering programs and services which address critical human health and safety needs of the communities which it serves and which are consistent with its congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross movement; and

WHEREAS: The American Red Cross meet the immediate and emergency needs of disaster victims everyday in Massachusetts by providing food, clothing, shelter and other necessities following fires, floods, and other natural and man-made disasters; and

WHEREAS: The American Red Cross continues to provide emergency communications to military members and their families throughout the world; and

WHEREAS: The American Red Cross works daily in our community to ensure the health safety of our families through training of CPR, First Aid and water safety; and

WHEREAS: The American Red Cross is a leader in efforts to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS through educational programs in schools and homeless shelters and through its careful testing of donated blood; and

WHEREAS: The American Red Cross emphasizes concern for others to help keep our community and our country strong through the promotion of preventive health measures and health education courses; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council does hereby proclaim the month of March, 2001 as

AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH

and urge all citizens of this community to join us in support of Red Cross programs and in recognizing this outstanding organization and its contributions to our community; 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 American Red Cross on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-57.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Kevin Tarpley on being elected as President of the Somerville Board Aldermen; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Kevin Tarpley on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-58.

January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: On January 15, 1929, in the City of Atlanta, Georgia, a great man was born, one who in thought, word, and deed would truly change his community, his nation, and his world; and

WHEREAS: The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spent his life leading the forces of good in its eternal struggle with the powers of injustice and inequality, and inspired the oppressed to break the bonds of subjugation by proclaiming "To accept injustice or segregation passively is to say to the oppressor that his actions are morally right;" and

WHEREAS: Through sit-ins and marches, legal agitation and moral persuasion, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther Ling, Jr. led this country's pursuit of civil rights, voting rights, and, indeed human rights; and

WHEREAS: Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King suffered incarceration, intimidation, humiliation, and degradation for his dream, yet he never retreated; indeed, he intensified his struggle; and

WHEREAS: Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of a world where all men and women are treated equally has led people from all across the globe to join in the never-ending fight for freedom; and

WHEREAS: By act of Congress, the third Monday of January is celebrated as the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday; and

WHEREAS: This holiday celebrates the moral and social leadership of a man who through the power of non-violence led millions of Americans in bringing the evil of segregation to its knees; and helped guide our nation from the shadows of hatred into the fine light of love; and

WHEREAS: The spirit of community service by which Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived should be a model for every human being who would advance the cause of justice; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council encourages all Cambridge residents to join in the celebration of the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 15, 2001, and to reflect upon the progress made and the work still to be done in the American struggle for equality.


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R-59.

January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Teresa "Teddi" Lorraine (Pecora) Backman on December 29, 2000 at the age of 90; and

WHEREAS: Teresa was the beloved wife of the late F. Ellis Backman; and

WHEREAS: Teresa was a teacher and librarian in Wethersfield, Connecticut; and

WHEREAS: Teresa was the mother of Joyce Backman and Karin J. Phillips; and

WHEREAS: Teresa was the grandmother of Laura Phillips and her husband Ben Carr and Jason Ellis Backman;

WHEREAS: Teresa is also survived by Carl R. Nordblom, a special member of the family; and

WHEREAS: Teresa’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Teresa was a matriarch without peer, who brought with her to Cambridge much wisdom, wit and grace; and

WHEREAS: Teresa will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Teresa Lorraine Backman 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 Backman family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-60.

January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the sudden death of Charles Edward Ballard on December 24, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Charles was the son of the late Charles and Bernice Ballard; and

WHEREAS: Charles was the devoted husband of Joy Harris Ballard; and

WHEREAS: Charles was the father of Jason Charles Ballard; and

WHEREAS: Charles was the brother of Barbara Ballard Colbert and Linda S. Ballard; and

WHEREAS: Charles’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, friends and many nieces, nephews and cousins; and

WHEREAS: Charles will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Charles Edward Ballard 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 Ballard family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-61.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Adalyn "Addie" (Rose) Bigelow on January 2, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Adalyn was the beloved wife of Blaire F. Bigelow; and

WHEREAS: Adalyn was the loving mother of M. Blaire and his wife Kathryn and Lyn Bigelow and her husband Sudipta Sen; and

WHEREAS: Adalyn was the grandmother of four grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Adalyn’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Adalyn will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Adalyn Bigelow 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 Bigelow family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-62.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Kwang-chih Chang on January 3, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Kwang-chih was the son of Hsinhsang (Lo) Chang; and

WHEREAS: Kwang-chih was the beloved husband of Hwei Chang; and

WHEREAS: Kwang-chih was the father of Julian and Nora Chang; and

WHEREAS: Kwang-chih was the brother of Guang Zhang and Qwang-pu Chang; and

WHEREAS: Kwang-chih was the uncle of Patrick Chang; and

WHEREAS: Kwang-chih’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Kwan-chih will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Kwang-chih Chang 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 Chang family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-63.

January 8, 2001


RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record sending its speedy recovery wishes to Francis O'Brien; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Francis O'Brien on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-64.


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Richard G. Flaherty on January 1, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Richard was the beloved husband of Brenna (Hyland) Flaherty; and

WHEREAS: Richard was the father of Susan, Kathleen and Richard Flaherty, Jr., Linda Haltmaier and Joanne Norcross; and

WHEREAS: Richard was the grandfather of Mitchell and Jennifer Norcross; and

WHEREAS: Richard was the brother of Harry Flaherty; and

WHEREAS: Richard was a late Army Veteran of the Korean War; and

WHEREAS: Richard was the founder and owner of Teaching Systems Corporation and Conceptex Corporation of Boston; and

WHEREAS: Richard's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Richard will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Richard G. Flaherty 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 Flaherty family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-65.

MAYOR GALLUCCIO January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Donald J. O'Hare on December 31, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Donald was the brother of the late Anna M. (O'Hare) Sennett and Dorothea Doucette; and

WHEREAS: Donald was the brother-in-law of George F. Sennett; and

WHEREAS: Donald was the uncle of Linda Lavoie; and

WHEREAS: Donald was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War; and

WHEREAS: Donald’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Donald will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Donald J. O'Hare 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 O'Hare family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-66.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its commendations to the Fire and Police Departments for their quick response to the fire that occurred on Winter Street on January 3, 2001; 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 Fire Department and the Police Department on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-67.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Judy Reiner Platt has retired from the Public Health Commission effective January 4, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Judy was hired on September 22, 1986 as the Assistant Chief of Psychiatry; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Judy Reiner Platt 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 further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Judy Reiner Platt on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-68.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Kenneth W. Clark has retired from the Fire Department effective December 24, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Kenneth was employed in the Electrical Department for eight years prior to his appointment as a firefighter on May 7, 1978; and

WHEREAS: On July 2, 1978 Kenneth was assigned to Engine Company I; and

WHEREAS: Kenneth was assigned to Deputy Chiefs' Aide Group 2 on December 3, 1979 and Group 3 on February 9, 1995; and

WHEREAS: On February 11, 1996, Kenneth was assigned to Engine Company 8 and to the Headquarters on October 17, 1999; and

WHEREAS: Kenneth received a commendation from the City Council for his actions rescuing a person from the Charles River; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Kenneth W. Clark for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Kenneth W. Clark on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-69.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVES

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Armando Fulginiti on January 3, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Armando was the beloved husband of Florence (Reale) Fulginiti; and

WHEREAS: Armando was the father of Anthony, Pat and Olivia Fulginiti, Libby Hayes, Rosanne Giantasio and Toni Felizardo; and

WHEREAS: Armando was the grandfather of seven grandchildren and the great-grandfather of four great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Armando was a World War II Army veteran with the 101 1st Air Borne Division and a Bronze Star recipient; and

WHEREAS: Armando’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Armando will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Armando Fulginiti 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 Fulginiti family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-70.

January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing a very happy birthday to State Representative and former Mayor Alice K. Wolf; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to State Representative Alice K. Wolf on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-71.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Robert J. Cordy has been confirmed by the Governor's Council in his appointment by Governor Cellucci as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court in Massachusetts; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Robert J. Cordy on his appointment as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Robert J. Cordy on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-72.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: On Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Methodist Church, Ben P. Bruckner, a member of Troop Number 56, will be recognized as an Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS: Ben P. Bruckner will be the last Eagle Scout recognized under the Cambridge Boy Scout Council before it becomes one Middlesex Council; and

WHEREAS: Ben's community service project was the stenciling of catch basins in Cambridgeport and Riverside so that people would not pour pollutants into them and this project will benefit the entire community; and

WHEREAS: Ben chose his community service project because of his deep concern about the environment and water quality of the Charles River on which he kayaks; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record thanking Ben P. Bruckner for his contribution to the environment of this community and the Charles River; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record congratulating Ben P. Bruckner for making achievement and badges that led to his becoming an Eagle Scout; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Ben P. Bruckner on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-73.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Jean M. Doyle has retired from the Public Health Commission effective December 27, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Jean was hired on December 5, 1977 as a full-time laboratory technician; and

WHEREAS: On July 23, 1981, Jean was promoted to the position of Supervisor of Hematology where her title was changed to Supervisor of the Blood Bank on April 4, 1983; and

WHEREAS: Jean was transferred to the position of Supervisor of Medical Technologists on September 26, 1985; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Jean M. Doyle 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 further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Jean M. Doyle on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-74.

January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR DAVISVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the Cambridge City Council that John Woods is leaving the housing division of the Community Development Department (CDD) for an exciting new job as Director of Housing Development for the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation; and

WHEREAS: John started work at the Community Development Department in June, 1997; and

WHEREAS: John has been a key participant in several important affordable housing projects: 2525 Massachusetts Avenue, the purchase of the 95 unit Bedrick property, the purchase of Squirrel Nut Brand Factory, the purchase of 65 units at Lancaster Street, as well as many development projects throughout the City such as the Joyce Chen properties on Rindge Avenue and Spring Street; and

WHEREAS: John has also helped dozens of Cambridge residents purchase their first homes by providing counseling, help and financial assistance through the City's first-time homebuyer program; and

WHEREAS: John's knowledge of the technicalities of affordable housing programs and his superb interpersonal skills have earned him widespread and well-deserved respect and appreciation in Cambridge; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record thanking John Woods for his important contribution to affordable housing in Cambridge, and wishing him well in his new position; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to John Woods on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-75.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) has been selected as the winner of the College Board's New England Regional Office 2001 Inspiration Award; and

WHEREAS: The award recognizes, in each of the College Board's six national regions, one school that has demonstrated extraordinary commitment and achievement in expanding access to college for its students; and

WHEREAS: The award includes a gift of $10,000 to be used for any purpose that advances college access efforts; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and CRLS Principal Paula Evans on winning the College Board's New England Regional Office 2001 Inspiration Award; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Paula Evans on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-76.


WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Ronald Mason has retired from the Police Department effective September 27, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Ronald was appointed a permanent police officer on September 29, 1975; and

WHEREAS: Ronald was assigned to the day and evening shifts of the uniform patrol and was also assigned to duties as a motorcycle officer where he performed traffic related duties; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Ronald Mason for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish him much happiness in his retirement; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Ronald Mason on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-77.

January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR SULLIVANMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Julia T. Galvin on January 4, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Julia was a retired school teacher of the Longfellow School where she taught for forty years; and

WHEREAS: Julia was a member of St. Peter's Sodality and Legion of Mary; and

WHEREAS: Julia was the beloved daughter of the late Timothy J. and Nora A. (Brosnan) Galvin; and

WHEREAS: Julia’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends and her many cousins; and

WHEREAS: Julia will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Julia T. Galvin 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 Galvin family on behalf of the entire City Council.

In City Council January 8, 2001.Adopted by the affirmative vote of six members.Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.

A true copy;

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R-78.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVANMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of James F. Sullivan on January 1, 2001; and

WHEREAS: James was the devoted husband of the late Jean E. (Burns) Sullivan; and

WHEREAS: James was a United States Marine Corp veteran of World War II; and

WHEREAS: James was a retired manager of the Kelley Fuel Company in Arlington; and

WHEREAS: James was a member of the Fresh Pond Golf Association; and

WHEREAS: James’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his son and his wife James F. Jr. and Anna Sullivan; his daughter Mary Beth Sullivan; his son John M. Sullivan; his grandchildren Rory and Soleil Sullivan; his sisters Kathleen Flynn, Anna Paris, Mary, Deborah and Patricia Sullivan, Sheila Laubinger and Barbara Connearney; his brother Robert Sullivan; and


RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of James F. Sullivan 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 Sullivan family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-79.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Yvonne (Landry) Taylor on January 1, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Yvonne was the beloved wife of the late William Taylor; and

WHEREAS: Yvonne was the loving mother of Wilfred Taylor and his wife Claire, Edith and Robert Jones and Grace and Herbert Tyler; and

WHEREAS: Yvonne was the sister of Pauline Littlefield; and

WHEREAS: Yvonne was the grandmother of eleven grandchildren and the great-grandmother of twenty-four great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Yvonne’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Yvonne will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Yvonne Taylor 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 Taylor family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-80.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of this City Council that Maria Pequeneza has retired from the Public Health Commission effective December 2, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Maria was hired on January 5, 1976 and was assigned to the Neville Manor as a houseworker; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to Maria Pequeneza for her twenty-four years of dedicated service to the citizens and to the City of Cambridge and wish her much happiness in her retirement; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Maria Pequeneza on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-81.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: Steve Pugliese and his lovely wife Jennifer are the proud parents of a precious bundle of joy, Allison Nicole; and

WHEREAS: Allison Nicole was born on January 1, 2001 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts at 11:53 PM, weighing seven pounds and two ounces, twenty and one-quarter inches long ; and

WHEREAS: Allison Nicole is the first born of Jennifer and Steve and a wonderful and special gift to start the New Year; and

WHEREAS: Dukey and Ann Pugliese, the proud Grandparents are absolutely, positively beaming with joy about the latest addition to the Pugliese family; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council congratulate Jennifer and Steve Pugliese on the birth of their daughter, Allison Nicole and wish them all good health and happiness; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Jennifer and Steve Pugliese on behalf of the entire City Council


A true copy;

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R-82.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending congratulations to the Susi Family on the occasion of the grand opening of Amelia's Restaurant at 111 Harvard Street; 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 Susi family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-83.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Doris W. (Perry) Bracy on December 14, 2000; and

WHEREAS: Doris’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son and his wife, James and Jean Bracy; and

WHEREAS: Doris will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Doris W. Bracy 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 Bracy family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-84.

January 8, 2001


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helen C. (Cosgrove) Driscoll on January 5, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Helen’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family and friends; and

WHEREAS: Helen will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Helen C. Driscoll 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 Driscoll family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-85.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVES

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph J. Cavallaro on January 6, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was a United States Marine Corp Veteran; and

WHEREAS: Joseph's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Lorraine S. (Kaminski) Cavallaro; his daughters Lori A. Mitrano and Jodi A. Gallo; his sister Helen Mederios; his brother James J. Cavallaro and his five grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Joseph will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Joseph J. Cavallaro 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 Cavallaro family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-86.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Rosario Lopez on January 5, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Rosario's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Wilmer Martinez, Elizabeth Bonilla Lopez and Brenda Mercedes Martinez Lopez; his parents Santiago and Mercedes (Gutierrez) Lopez; his sister Maria Carmen Lopez; and his nieces Erika and Kaileen Lopez; and

WHEREAS: Rosario will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Rosario Lopez 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 Lopez family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-87.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVANMAYOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Edward F. Headley, Sr. on January 2, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Edward's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Harriet Headley; his son Edward F. Headley, Jr,; his daughter Karylen Headley; his sisters Sylvia Bridgeman, Ilene Headley and Mary James; his five grandchildren; his eight great grandchildren; his cousins, nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Edward will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Edward F. Headley, Sr. 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 Headley family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

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R-88.

MAYOR GALLUCCIO January 8, 2001COUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Ralph I. Breedy on January 4, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Ralph was born in Barbados to Edmond and Clara Breedy; and

WHEREAS: At the age of ten, Ralph boarded a ship to work and thus began his many years of travel; and

WHEREAS: Ralph met and married Vivian Marie Hinksin; and

WHEREAS: Ralph worked at the National Biscuit Company; and

WHEREAS: His first love, painting, was inspired by his work with Mr. Woods; and

WHEREAS: Ralph was an advocate of developing healthy eating habits; and

WHEREAS: Ralph loved singing and dancing; and

WHEREAS: Ralph's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Vivian, his god sister Anita Hines, his son Harold, his daughters Carol, Onike, Corrinne, Farrell, Naimah, Sharmu and Michelle, his fourteen grandchildren and his eight great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Ralph will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Ralph I. Breedy 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 Breedy family on behalf of the entire City Council.


A true copy;

ATTEST:-D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk

R-89.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR BORNCOUNCILLOR BRAUDECOUNCILLOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERMAYOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR REEVES

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Davis J. Pasquariello on January 6, 2001; and

WHEREAS: Davis's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Rose M. (Parilla) Pasquariello; his son Davis J. Pasquariello, Jr.; his daughters Marilyn Athanas, Arlene D'Angelo and Linda Rand; his thirteen grandchildren, his fourteen great grandchildren and his two great great grandchildren; his brothers Theodore and Anthony Pasquariello; and his sisters Anna Desmond and Rosemarie Fimiani; and

WHEREAS: Davis will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Davis J. Pasquariello 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 Pasquariello family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-90.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

RESOLVED: That The City Council go on record extending its best wishes to the Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc. (CDSC) on the occasion of its Open House on Tuesday, January 30, 2001; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council congratulate the CDSC's Most Active Volunteers in 2000, who will be honored at this occasion; 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 Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc. on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-91.

January 8, 2001

COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its best wishes to the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government upon the occasion of its celebration of the establishment of the Kuwait Program on Wednesday, January 17, 2001; 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 Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government on behalf of the entire City Council.


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