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Adopt a Resolution Honoring Council Member Deborah Cox
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RESOLUTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
RESOLUTION HONORING COUNCIL MEMBER DEBORAH COX AND PUBLICLY ACKNOWLEDGING HER TWO TERMS ON THE CITY COUNCIL AND NUMEROUS PUBLIC SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WHEREAS, Council Member Deborah Cox was born and raised in Newton, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Cox moved to San Leandro's District 1 in 1997 with her husband and then 18-month old son, who is now a proud graduate of local San Leandro public schools; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Cox was a founder of the San Leandro Educational Foundation in 2008 and was Co-Chair for the Yes on Measure A school district parcel tax campaign;
WHEREAS, she continued her service to the schools as Co-Chair of the Measure B $109 million school bond campaign that was passed by the San Leandro voters in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Cox was elected to the City Council in 2014 and re-elected in 2018, serving as Vice Mayor in 2018; and
WHEREAS, during her time on the City Council, she championed numerous important causes for the community, including the development of new affordable housing, the revitalization of the downtown area in partnership with the San Leandro Improvement Association, and the installation of public art; and
WHEREAS, when not serving on the City Council, she has also served the broader East Bay region through her public service as the Chief of Staff for State Assembly Member Bill Quirk.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Pauline Russo Cutter, Mayor of the City of San Leandro, on behalf of the entire City Council, hereby recognize and honor Council Member Deborah Cox. The City of San Leandro further invites all members of the San Leandro community to utilize this recognition as an opportunity to reflect on Council Member Cox's influence, helpful demeanor, flexibility, knowledge, and advocacy for the San Leandro community.
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