· Web viewWHEREAS: In his role as an advisor to the City of Cambridge Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), his leadership and organizational skills have helped make Cambridge

R-1.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR TOOMEYVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSMAYOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Anthony M. "Tony" Mandile on January 6, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Tony was a former Waltham City Councilor and State Representative 10th Middlesex District; and

WHEREAS: Tony was the beloved son of the late John and Ignazia "Kay" (Mercurio) Mandile; and

WHEREAS: Tony’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his sister Mary Mandile; his dear friend Patricia M. Keefe; and his several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and

WHEREAS: Tony 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 Anthony M. Mandile 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 Mandile family on behalf of the entire City Council.

In City Council January 28, 2002.Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.

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D. Margaret DruryCity Clerk

R-2.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSMAYOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Anthony Moscatello on January 13, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Anthony was a Boston University photographer; and

WHEREAS: Anthony was the devoted brother of the late Peter and Albert Moscatel and Jennie Zanfani; and

WHEREAS: Anthony’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Marie (Broughton) Moscatello; his children John, Richard, Anthony, Jr., James and Marissa Moscatel; his daughters-in-law Kathleen and Laurie Moscatel; and his grandchildren Gregory, Adam, Katemarie, Lauren, Jake, John and Luke; and

WHEREAS: Anthony 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 Anthony Moscatello 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 Moscatello family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-3.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Daniel W. Woods on January 12, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Daniel was the beloved son of Helen (Dooley) and the late William Woods; and

WHEREAS: Daniel’s passing will leave a void in the lives of his surviving family, his cousin Eleanor Ramsden and his many friends; and

WHEREAS: Daniel 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 Daniel W. Woods 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 Woods family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-4.

January 28, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVANVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: The City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of the Reverend Joseph R. Fahey on January 16, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Reverend Fahey was born in Mattapan and graduated from Boston College High School in 1953; and

WHEREAS: After two years of study at Boston College, he entered the Society of Jesus; he later returned to Boston College and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1960 and a master’s degree the next year. He received a Ph.D. in economics from MIT; and

WHEREAS: Reverend Fahey was ordained as a priest in 1968; from 1968 to 1970 he was assistant professor of economics at Holy Cross in Worcester; and

WHEREAS: Thereafter, Reverend Fahey was a trustee of Boston College and was the school’s academic vice president and dean of faculties; and

WHEREAS: From 1988 to 1998 Reverend Fahey was president of Boston College High School; as president of BC High, he boosted the school’s endowment by 500 percent and raised sufficient funds for an athletic center, library and computer laboratory; and

WHEREAS: His fundraising abilities included a brilliance in the mathematics of winning at blackjack; and until he was blacklisted from casinos because of this ability, he won and donated all his winnings to BC High and the Society of Jesus; and

WHEREAS: Reverend Fahey is survived by his sister Peggy Fahey Annett of Newtown, Connecticut; and

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

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


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R-5.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR REEVESVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its Happy 90th Birthday wishes to Frank Bonitto who will be feted to a special party by his relatives and friends on January 26, 2002 at Skullers; and be it further

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


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R-6.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the Clube Desportivo Faialense on its 30th Anniversary; 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 Clube Desportivo Faialense on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-7.

January 28, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Rita C. (Ronan) MacDonald on January 17, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Rita’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Barbara MacDonald O'Rourke, Maureen O'Neil, and Colleen MacDonald; her sisters Agnes Moriarty and Marguerite McDonough; and her grandchildren Meghan and Ryan O'Rourke, and Michaela, Dylan and Sean O'Neil; and

WHEREAS: Rita 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 Rita C. MacDonald 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 MacDonald family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-8.

January 28, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHER VICE MAYOR DAVIS COUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Andrew Hawk Zamparelli on January 18, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Andrew was a United States World War II disabled army veteran; and

WHEREAS: Andrew’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Dorothy T. (Barrett) Zamparelli; his sons Andrew J., John F., and William J. Zamparelli; his daughter-in-law Catherine (Ball) Zamparelli; his sisters Mary Held, Rose M. Quattrocchi, and Eleanor Cataldo; his brothers Joseph P. and John F. Zamparelli; his sisters-in-law Margaret and Elizabeth Zamparelli; and his grandchildren Kate Aishton-Zamparelli and Lydia, Elizabeth and Ross Zamparelli;

WHEREAS: Andrew 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 Andrew Hawk Zamparelli 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 Zamparelli family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-9.

MAYOR SULLIVAN January 28, 2002COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Anthony P. "Tony" Bonacci on January 20, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Tony was a retired Ironworker, Local #7; and

WHEREAS: Tony was a former Billerica Little League Coach; and

WHEREAS: Tony was the owner of Bonacci Handyman Company; and

WHEREAS: Tony’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Julia A. (Melanson) Bonacci; his children Janine, Benjamin, and Alexander Bonacci; his parents Anthony and Lena (Rossignol) Bonacci; his brothers John, Richard and Mark Bonacci; his sisters June Ridge and Annmarie Bonitatibus; his brothers-in-law Paul Ridge and Charles Bonitatibus and Ronald, Robert, John, and Richard Melanson; his sisters-in-law Marcia and Michelle Bonacci and Nichkol, Patricia, and Elizabeth Melanson; and his mother-in-law Jeannette Melanson; and

WHEREAS: Tony 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 Anthony P. Bonacci 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 Bonacci family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-10.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Gerald A. Tramontozzi on January 19, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Gerald was a member of the America Legion Post #440, the Sons of Italy Lodge #1069 and the Knights of Columbus #167; and

WHEREAS: Gerald was the father of the late Jay A. Tramontozzi; and

WHEREAS: Gerald’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Grace M. (Terenzio) Tramontozzi; his sons Gerald and Paul Tramontozzi; his brother Louis Tramontozzi; his five grandchildren; his two great grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Gerald 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 Gerald A. Tramontozzi 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 Tramontozzi family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-11.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helen M. (Corcoran) Black on January 19, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Helen was a sales clerk at Jordan Marsh; and

WHEREAS: Helen was a member of the advisory board of the North Cambridge Senior Center; and

WHEREAS: Helen was the mother of the late John Black; and

WHEREAS: Helen’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband John T. Black; her children Geraldine Perreault, Janice Sheahan, and David Black; her seven grandchildren; and her twelve great grandchildren; 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 M. Black 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 Black family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-12.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Virginia M. (Forand) McGrath on January 17, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Virginia was a retired librarian of the Belmont Public Library; and

WHEREAS: Virginia was the devoted wife of the late Robert E. McGrath; and

WHEREAS: Virginia was the mother of the late James McGrath; and

WHEREAS: Virginia’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Patricia, John, and Maureen McGrath; her daughter-in-law Penelope McGrath; her brother Robert Forand; and her grandchildren Vivien Lee, Jessica, Devin and Andrew McGrath; and

WHEREAS: Virginia 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 Virginia M. McGrath 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 McGrath family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk

R-13.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Matilda J. (Mancenelli) Ingram on January 17, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Matilda was the devoted wife of the late Alfred L. Ingram; and

WHEREAS: Matilda’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Larry Ingram; her daughter-in-law Joanne Ingram; and her grandchild Jamie Gamsby; and

WHEREAS: Matilda 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 Matilda J. Ingram 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 Ingram family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-14.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of John F. Walker on January 17, 2002; and

WHEREAS: John was a United States Army World War II veteran; and

WHEREAS: John was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Yore) Walker; and

WHEREAS: John was the devoted brother of the late George, James, Charles and Edward Walker; and

WHEREAS: John’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his brother William T. Walker; and his many nieces and nephews; 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 F. Walker 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 Walker family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-15.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSMAYOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Laura M. Perry on January 21, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Laura was the beloved sister of the late Mary Mello, Gloria Silva, Elsie Soares, and Frank and John Perry; and

WHEREAS: Laura’s passing will leave a void in the lives of her surviving family, her nieces Mary Soares, Evelyn Moniz, and Eileen Lennon; and

WHEREAS: Laura 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 Laura M. Perry 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 Perry family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-16.

January 28, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONS

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Hilario da Silva Vital on January 17, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Hilario was a retired employee of the Middlesex Construction Company; and

WHEREAS: Hilario was member Number 1 of the Lusitania Sports Club; and

WHEREAS: Hilario was the beloved husband of the late Marie Elene (Wass) Vital; and

WHEREAS: Hilario’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his brother Caetano "Guy" Vital; his niece Jacqueline; his nephews David and Michael; and his cousins; and

WHEREAS: Hilario 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 Hilario da Silva Vital 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 Vital family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-17.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR MAHERVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Louis Levi Stoddard on January 18, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Louis was a twenty year Navy veteran retiring as a Chief/QM; and

WHEREAS: Louis was a life member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association; and

WHEREAS: Louis was the devoted husband of the late Mary J. (Williams) Stoddard; and

WHEREAS: Louis’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughters Dorothy Maxwell and Mary Johnson; his seven grandchildren, including his loving grandson Robert Johnson; and his ten great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Louis 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 Louis Levi Stoddard 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 Stoddard family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-18.

January 28, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONS

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Margaret M. "Peg" (Hynes) O'Connell on January 17, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Margaret was a retired food service employee of the City of Cambridge School Department; and

WHEREAS: Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Francis B. O'Connell; and

WHEREAS: Margaret's passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Nancy O'Brien and Noreen, Joseph, and William O'Connell; her daughter-in-law Kelley O'Connell; her son-in-law Lawrence O'Brien; her brother Walter Hynes; and her grandchildren Meghan, Kathleen, and Siobhan O'Connell and Brighid, Padraig and Morgan O'Brien; and

WHEREAS: Margaret 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 Margaret M. O'Connell 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'Connell family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-19.

January 28, 2002MAYOR SULLIVANVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Joseph A. Langone III on January 17, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was a former Massachusetts Governor's Councilor and State Representative; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was the son of the late Senator Joseph A. Langone Jr. and the Honorable Clementina (Poto) Langone; and

WHEREAS: Joseph was the brother of the late Louise DeStefano and former Boston City Councilor Frederick C. Langone; and

WHEREAS: Joseph’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Phyllis (Repucci) Langone; his children Joseph L. "Lonnie" Langone, Madeleine, Judean and Clementina Matthia Langone, Maria Ferguson and Diana Chase; his siblings Madeline Sarno, Rita Franzese, and William Langone; and his nine 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 A. Langone III 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 Langone family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-20.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: On January 18, 2002, the King School and the King Open School communities came together to present a truly meaningful, utterly fantastic and thoroughly enjoyable celebration of the birth and life of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.; and

WHEREAS: The celebration began with a rousing rendition of “Saints Go Marching In” by the King/King Open Jazz Ensemble and ended with the heartfelt singing of “We Shall Overcome” by the entire assembly; and

WHEREAS: The celebration included wonderful music, singing, and spoken presentations by many talented members of the King/King Open School Community:

The King/King Open Jazz Ensemble; The King/King Open 7 & 8 Chorus, the 5 & 6 Chorus and the King/King Open

Chorus Grades 4–8; King School Grade 2 & 3, Staff & Students who presented “Dr. King Had A Dream”

with Piano Accompaniment by Loren Cohen; Rachel Adriko, David Richardson, Jay Mahoney, Beth Carmen and Kim

Sneed Johnson; Jamnastics; Donnell Patterson and the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Vocal Ensemble; Dr. McKeigue and Tim Groves;

Now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the Martin Luther King Jr. School and the King Open School on their 2002 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration; 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 Martin Luther King Jr. School and the King Open School on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-21.

January 28, 2002COUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSMAYOR SULLIVAN

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Walter J. Foster has been awarded, belatedly, the Bronze Star; and

WHEREAS: Walter is a lifelong resident of Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: Walter was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic duty during the Battle of Normandy on June 6, 1944; and

WHEREAS: At the time of his heroic duty, Walter was a 20 year old Private First Class in the United States Army, 50th Amphibious Brigade; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Walter J. Foster on being awarded the Bronze Star for heroic duty; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Executive Director of Veterans Services to arrange for a reception to honor Walter J. Foster; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Walter J. Foster and Robert Stevens, Executive Director of Veterans Services on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-22.

January 28, 2002

VICE MAYOR DAVISMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Health Alliance is holding its 3rd Annual Community and Business Breakfast on January 24, 2002, with a theme of “Pursuing Performance Excellence in Health Care”; and

WHEREAS: The Cambridge Health Alliance is a nationally recognized, award-winning health care system that serves the residents of Cambridge, Somerville, Everett and Metro-North communities; and

WHEREAS: The mission of the Alliance is to improve the health of the communities it serves; and

WHEREAS: The Alliance is comprised of the Cambridge Hospital, Somerville Hospital, Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett, and the Cambridge Public Health Department; and

WHEREAS: Premier health services are delivered to culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and families including high-risk, under-served, and low-income or under-insured residents; and

WHEREAS: The passion for excellence that fuels its success is found at all levels of the organization, including assistance from numerous, dedicated volunteers; and

WHEREAS: The Alliance is regarded as on the leading edge of community health and as a national model for health reform; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council express its gratitude to the Cambridge Health Alliance for its commitment to quality, community and public health; and

RESOLVED: That the City Council congratulate the Cambridge Health Alliance on its 3rd Annual Community and Business Breakfast.


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R-23.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Anne Leduc, Executive Secretary of the Retirement Board, on the birth of her grandson, Zachary John Leduc, who was born on January 18, 2002 to Matthew and Katherine Leduc; he weighed in at 8 pounds and measured 20 inches long; and be it further

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


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R-24.

January 28, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR MAHERVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Cambridge City Councillor Brian Murphy and his wife Kate Champion Murphy have become proud parents for a second time; and

WHEREAS: Joseph Murphy entered the world on Friday, January 18, 2002 at 6:17 p.m., weighing in at 7 pounds and 14 ounces; and

WHEREAS: Big sister Molly is quoted as saying “He is the cutest brother in the universe;” now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its heartiest congratulations to Brian and Kate Murphy on the birth of their son Joseph Murphy, and to big sister Molly Murphy; 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-25.

January 28, 2002

VICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Mary P. (Boasa) Chaves; and

WHEREAS: Mary was the beloved wife of the late John M. Chaves; and

WHEREAS: Mary’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Dr. John F. Chaves and Joan F. Hobbs; her daughter-in-law B.J. Chaves; her son-in-law Henry A. Hobbs Jr.; her grandchildren John, Jura, Kristina, Eric, Sheila, Victor and Barbara Chaves, Melanie Hobbs and Cindy and Bill Pittman and her eight great grandchildren; 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 P. Chaves 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 Chaves family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-26.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Gertrude R. (Mulloney) Brassil on January 18, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Gertrude was the beloved wife of the late Ralph F. Brassil; and

WHEREAS: Gertrude’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her nephews Thomas and James Mulloney, Robert Purrington, and Francis LaRonde; and her niece Marion LeCain; and

WHEREAS: Gertrude 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 Gertrude R. Brassil 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 Brassil family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-27.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Catherine E. (Rose) Kenney on January 19, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Catherine was a retired Somerville school cafeteria manager; and

WHEREAS: Catherine was the beloved wife of the late Stephen F. Kenney; and

WHEREAS: Catherine’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Stephen Kenney; her sister Mary Supranovicz; and her grandchildren Sharon Misiti, Susan Mosher, and Kathleen, John, Paul, and Robert Kenney; and her five great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Catherine 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 Catherine E. Kenney 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 Kenney family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-28.

January 28, 2002MAYOR SULLIVANVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: On January 29, 2001, Mr. Henry Littleboy will be retiring from his position as Safety Officer for the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at Harvard University; and

WHEREAS: During his tenure in this position he has worked tirelessly to ensure the safe operation of all facilities under his authority, and has directly impacted the safety of the citizens of the City of Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: As a teacher, he has continually worked to ensure that the members of the Cambridge Fire Department are updated to the latest information relative to their work with hazardous materials and chemicals found both in the educational and city environs; and

WHEREAS: His guidance and encouragement have been instrumental in the creation, education and growth of the Cambridge Fire Department Hazardous Materials Task Force (HMTF); and

WHEREAS: In his role as an advisor to the City of Cambridge Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), his leadership and organizational skills have helped make Cambridge a role model for other communities seeking certification as such; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record congratulating Mr. Henry Littleboy upon his

retirement on January 29, 2002 and be it further

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


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R-29.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the Cambridge City Council that Cambridge native Ramon Baynes just received his first big professional dancing break; and

WHEREAS: Ramon recently performed with Britney Spears at the MTV Music Awards on September 6, 2001 and is scheduled to appear in an upcoming video; and

WHEREAS: Ramon was chosen to appear as one of Britney Spear’s dancers after a three-day grueling audition in Los Angeles where about 2,000 dancers were competing for the role; and

WHEREAS: Ramon began his dance training with JAMNASTICS at the age of 12; at the age of 13, Ramon was selected for the Kennedy School Dream Team with Dave Villandry; the next year he led the JAMNASTICS Dance Company to first place at the celebrated Amateur Night at the Apollo; and

WHEREAS: In addition to working hard on developing his own talent, Ramon has taught gymnastics and dance to many other kids in the Cambridge community; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating Ramon Baynes for his dance performance with Britney Spears at the MTV Music Awards and an upcoming video, and wishing him much 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 Ramon Baynes on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-30.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record urging all Cantabrigians to be cognizant of the Annual Country Fair held at St. Francis Church which will take place on Sunday, March 17, 2002; and be it further

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


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R-31.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Frances J. (Sheehan) Aldham on January 20, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Frances was the devoted daughter of the late Patrick and Agnes Sheehan; and

WHEREAS: Frances was the sister of the late Joseph Sheehan; and

WHEREAS: Frances was the beloved wife of G. Fred Aldham; and

WHEREAS: Frances was the mother of the late Thomas J. Aldham; and

WHEREAS: Frances’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, her daughter Kathryn and her husband Daniel Buckley; her grandchildren William R. and Julia C. Aldham; her sisters Catherine and Mary Sheehan, and Claire Ryan; her sister-in-law Helen “Nessy” Sheehan; and her many nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Frances 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 Frances J. Aldham 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 Aldham family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-32.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Stella M. (DeCandio) Flowers on January 22, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Stella was a former employee of Polaroid of Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: Stella was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Flowers; and

WHEREAS: Stella’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her daughter Geraldine Korecki; her son-in-law Robert H. Korecki; her grandson Robert M. Korecki; her siblings Mary Menize, Anna DeCandio, Regina Bennett, Francis Rinker, Regina Christina Purrini, and Domenic (Pat) DeCandio; and her brothers-in-law Rico Purrini and Jack Rinker; 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. Flowers 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 Flowers family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-33.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Dorothy E. (Carland) Kelley on January 23, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late George A. Kelley; and

WHEREAS: Dorothy’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her children Colonel Joan Kelley, Retired Army Nurses Corps, Patricia Kelley, George A. Kelley Jr., and Michael Kelly; her fourteen grandchildren; her five great grandchildren; her sister Loretta Wilson; and her nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Dorothy 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 Dorothy E. Kelley 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 Kelley family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-34.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: The last week of January is “Catholic Schools Week;” and

WHEREAS: Cambridge’s Catholic schools provide a quality education to many Cambridge children; and

WHEREAS: There are also Cambridge children who are being educated at Catholic schools in other communities; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That on the occasion of Catholic Schools Week, the City Council go on record expressing its appreciation to the Catholic schools for their important role in the education of the children of Cambridge; 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 Cambridge Catholic Schools, St. Peter’s Elementary School, St. John’s Elementary School, Matignon High School, and North Cambridge Catholic High School on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-35.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: Stella Downie, owner of the Stellabella Toy Store in Cambridge, was honored by the Cambridge Health Alliance at their 3rd Annual Community and Business Breakfast on January 24, 2002 for her contributions to the Birth Center and Child Assessment Unit; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations and appreciation to Stella Downie; and be it further

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


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R-36.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Robert Hurlbut, Cambridge Community Foundation, for his recognition by the Cambridge Health Alliance at their 3rd Annual Community and Business Breakfast on January 24, 2002 for his long-time support of the Alliance; 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 Hurlbut on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-37.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to the Reverend Leroy Attles Sr. of the St. Paul’s AME Church, for his recognition by the Cambridge Health Alliance at their 3rd Annual Community and Business Breakfast on January 24, 2002 for his support of area health care workers; and be it further

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


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R-38.

January 28, 2002

VICE MAYOR DAVISMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: Some foster children reach the age of eighteen without being adopted or returning to their biological family, only to be sent out on their own; and

WHEREAS: These young people continue to have social needs for connections to adults and families; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record to commend Cambridge Family and Children’s Services and the John F. Kennedy School of Government for their role in the January 11, 2002 forum on the plight of foster children who reach the age of eighteen and are not adopted or reunited with biological parents; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Cambridge Family and Children’s Services and the John F. Kennedy School of Government.


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R-39.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: The Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA) continues to sponsor numerous citizens’ exchanges between residents of Cambridge and Yerevan, Armenia; and

WHEREAS: These exchange programs have led to an enhanced sense of shared values and the building of bridges for friendship, goodwill and cooperation among the citizens of Cambridge and Yerevan; and

WHEREAS: Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA) is currently hosting under a U.S. State Department Community Connections Grant a group of nine entrepreneurs from Yerevan, Armenia as part of their ongoing efforts to provide meaningful and sustainable economic development assistance to Armenia. These entrepreneurs are; Armen Aharonyan, Levon Khalatyan, Margar Makhsudyan, Vilen Manvelyan, Nunik Margaryan, Igor Mkhitarov, Aram Navasardyan, Davit Nersisyan and Marat Oganezov; and

WHEREAS: This delegation of professionals will be here for four weeks from March 3rd until March 30th. They will also participate in an intensive training program custom tailored to their individual field and needs, and will be introduced to the rich history and culture of Massachusetts and New England; and

WHEREAS: The Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA) has many dedicated volunteers, both inside and outside the Armenian Community, who wish to lend the resources of the City of Cambridge, and the surrounding Community to the developing world; and

WHEREAS: Many prominent businesses and organizations have come forward to volunteer their services and take part in this public-supported effort, such as the Yankee Group, Chartwell Food Service, Pre-owned

Electronics, PCI Corporation, Belmont Dental Aesthetics, Janedy Sign Company, Martucci Studios, Skenderian Pharmacy, The Sheraton Commander and Alba Sales Associates; and

WHEREAS: The Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA) team that organized the activities, internships and other aspects of this program includes; Jirair Babikyan, Taya Battelle, Project Administrator; Sharyn Boornazian , Project Director; George Changelian, Sarkis Gennetian, Vartakes Karaian, Varujan Masrof, Jack Medzorian, Program Director, and Nance Movsesian; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council would like to extend a warm welcome to the participants and applaud the initiative of the Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA) and its many volunteers for developing this exchange program with the hope that these participants from Armenia will return home with another set of values that will help them rebuild their new nation on Democratic principles; now therefore be it further

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


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R-40.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Vida Ball will turn 100 years old on February 9, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Vida was born in Nova Scotia on February 9, 1902; and

WHEREAS: Vida was married to Emerson Ball and attributes their longs walks around the City of Cambridge as the secret to their happy marriage; and

WHEREAS: Vida moved to senior housing at the Putnam Square Apartments in March of 1981; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its Happy 100th Birthday wishes to Vida Ball; and be it further

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


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R-41.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Concetta “Tina” (Trano) Martorella on January 23, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Tina was the beloved wife of the late Assunto “Andy” Martorella; and

WHEREAS: Tina was the devoted mother of the late Jemma Dalelio; and

WHEREAS: Tina was the sister of the late Joseph Trano, Lucy Ciccariello, and Jennie Geraneo; and

WHEREAS: Tina’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sons Guy M., Carmen, John, and Robert Martorella; her daughter Theresa Arena; her daughters-in-law Marion, Sheila, and Elke Martorella; her sister Annie Perry; her eleven grandchildren; and her seven great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Tina 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 Concetta Martorella 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 Martorella family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-42.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Andrew Holbrook and Matthew Quirk, the newly appointed city editors for the Crimson; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its best wishes to Nate Schwartz and Ned Colby, the retiring city editors for the Crimson; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is request to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Andrew Holbrook, Matthew Quirk, Nate Schwartz, and Ned Colby on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-43.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That the City Council be cognizant of the upcoming Homeless Summit being sponsored by Somerville Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay and the Somerville Homeless Providers Group on February 13, 2002 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Catholic Charities Shelter, 270 Washington Street, Somerville; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk prepare a suitable resolution for presentation at the event on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-44.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby declares the month of February as “Black History Month” in the City of Cambridge; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Council urge all Cantabrigians to be cognizant of “Black History Month” and participate fittingly in its celebration.


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R-45.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating B. Maynard Scarborough on his new position as Vice President of Community Affairs at the Boston Globe; and be it further

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


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R-46.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR REEVESVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing a Happy Special Birthday to Patricia Glynn;

and be it further

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


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R-47.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: Sunday, January 27, 2002 is Men’s Day at St. Paul A.M.E. Church; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record expressing its best wishes and congratulations to the men of St. Paul A.M.E. Church on Men’s Day; and be it further

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


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R-48.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record congratulating the Cambridge Branch of the NAACP on their successful 2002 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast; 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 Cambridge Branch of the NAACP on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-49.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing Happy Birthday to all Cantabrigians born in February, be they Aquarians or Pisceans.


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R-50.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record wishing a speedy recovery to Mrs. Mary Rogers; and be it further

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


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R-51.

January 28, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Edmund J. Borelli on January 24, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Edmund was a United States Army Korean War veteran; and

WHEREAS: Edmund was a retired 40 year employee of the City of Cambridge; and

WHEREAS: Edmund was the devoted father of the late Anthony J. Borelli; and

WHEREAS: Edmund’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his daughter Laura Grainger; his son Joseph F. Borelli; his siblings Joseph, Ernest, and Peter Borelli , Theresa Caruso and Helen Ciccolo; and his grandchildren Vincent and Jacqueline Borelli and Thomas Grainger Jr.; and

WHEREAS: Edmund 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 Edmund J. Borelli 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 Borelli family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-52.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR TOOMEYMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONS

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Helen M. (Antoniewicz) Donelan on January 24, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Helen was the beloved wife of the late William Donelan; and

WHEREAS: Helen was the devoted mother of the late Albert Donelan; and

WHEREAS: Helen’s passing will leave a void in the lives of her surviving family, her daughters Pamela Powderly and Sheila Donelan; and her grandson Patrick Donelan; 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 M. Donelan 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 Donelan family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-53.

January 28, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONS

WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Lena (Ferraro) Freda on January 25, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Lena was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Freda; and

WHEREAS: Lena’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Ralph Freda and his wife Eleanor Freda; her grandchildren Ralph N., Kimberly and Nicole Freda; and her great grandchildren Eric, Kayla and Ashley Freda and Matthew and Kelsey White; 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 Freda 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 Freda family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-54.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Elizabeth (Fama) Gianatasio on January 25, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Elizabeth was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Gianatasio; and

WHEREAS: Elizabeth’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her sons Philip and Frank Gianatasio; her daughters-in-law Lori and Diane Gianatasio; her siblings Mary Hoffman, Margaret Warren and Frances Marchillo; her seven grandchildren; and her two great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS: Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Gianatasio 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 Gianatasio family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-55.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Margaret M. (Shine) Sullivan on January 24, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Margaret was a long time Cambridge resident; and

WHEREAS: Margaret worked for several years as a switchboard operator with the Eaton Vance Corporation; and

WHEREAS: Margaret was the devoted wife of the late Michael Sullivan; and

WHEREAS: Margaret’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her two sons Harold and Kenneth Sullivan; her brother Patrick Shine; and her two sisters May Callanan and Bridie Cooper; and

WHEREAS: Margaret 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 Margaret M. 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.


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R-56.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending Happy 95th Birthday wishes to Anna T. Flaherty; and be it further

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


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R-57.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that Reverend David Grishaw-Jones, Minister of Church and Community for First Church, has accepted a call to become senior minister of First Congregational Church, UCC in Santa Cruz, California; and

WHEREAS: During Reverend Grishaw-Jones years in Cambridge, he has actively worked to improve communication and cooperation among churches, synagogues and mosques in Cambridge and surrounding communities; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its best wishes to Reverend David Grishaw-Jones as he embarks on this new journey; 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 David Grishaw-Jones on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-58.

January 28, 2002


WHEREAS: This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Dorothy A. (Wood) Gatherwright on January 26, 2002; and

WHEREAS: Dorothy led a long and useful life. For many she introduced the sound of music and to many Cambridge children she taught the lifelong love of music; and

WHEREAS: Dorothy was somebody. She was efficient, persistent and purposeful. She loved her church, Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church and her community, Cambridge, Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS: She lived most all of her life in the Worcester Street house she grew up in and her lifetime spanned so long a length of time that she knew that her father worked on building the MBTA subway system that would bring the subway to a place near her home, Central Square; and

WHEREAS: Dorothy was very much a familiar figure in Central Square and she was a truly dutiful member of the Silver Threads at the Salvation Army. There, she continued in music and praise and work until she just couldn’t go any more; and

WHEREAS: Dorothy was an exemplary woman. She spent a rich life here among us. She bore her crosses with great dignity and grace; and

WHEREAS: Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Marvin Gatherwright, the sister of the late Leslie Wood; and

WHEREAS: Dorothy’s passing will leave a void in the lives of her surviving family, her children Marvin Gatherwright Jr. and Lorna Edwards; and her nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS: Dorothy will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; her memory will not fade from us; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of

Dorothy A. Gatherwright 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 Gatherwright family on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-59.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy Birthday wishes to Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves; and be it further

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


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R-60.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR REEVESMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy Birthday wishes to Jon Baring-Gould; and be it further

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


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R-61.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSCOUNCILLOR REEVESMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its Happy Birthday wishes to Tiara Quinn; and be it further

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


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R-62.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its best wishes to the New England Patriots as they prepare for the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3, 2002; 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 New England Patriots on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-63.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its warm thoughts and prayers to Father William Walsh; and be it further

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


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R-64.

January 28, 2002

COUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR DECKERCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR SIMMONSMAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: Congratulations to Honorable Severlin Singleton III on his inauguration of his new career as a brilliant cinematographer. His first film, “Street Corner Symphony,” recently had its premier to capacity audiences. The film, featuring the photography of Dennis “Bull” Dottin and others, is a real tour de force that beautifully tells the story of the Riverside neighborhood in the 1960’s and 1970’s; and

WHEREAS: Singleton’s film captures a very special time in the march of history. It sheds sensitive light on how Cambridge’s Black community flourished during the Vietnam war years, civil rights era, and the evolution of popular soul music; and

WHEREAS: Without the vision and considerable technical skills of Judge Singleton, the photographic evidence of a very special era could have disappeared; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council go on record extending congratulations to Judge Singleton on his very enjoyable and challenging film. We do hope that the film will have many local showings so that all of Cambridge can have an opportunity to enjoy a special time in the history of Cambridge; and be it further

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


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R-65.

January 28, 2002


RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record extending its Good Luck wishes to the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Girls’ Cross Country Track Team as they go on to the State Championship competition after a terrific 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 the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Girls’ Cross Country Team on behalf of the entire City Council.


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R-66.

January 28, 2002

MAYOR SULLIVANCOUNCILLOR TOOMEYCOUNCILLOR DECKERVICE MAYOR DAVISCOUNCILLOR GALLUCCIOCOUNCILLOR MAHERCOUNCILLOR MURPHYCOUNCILLOR REEVESCOUNCILLOR SIMMONS

RESOLVED: That this City Council go on record expressing its best wishes to Joel, Christine and Veronica Burke on the annual Super Bowl Day Road Race; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Joel, Christine and Veronica Burke on behalf of the entire City Council.


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