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5) Vice Mayor Hartnett read a Proclamation thanking Mayor Gasparini for her exceptional service to the.peop~~ ,of Redwood City, and presented her with the Proclamation, an engraved desk clock and pen set and an engraved City plaque with the gavel she had used as Mayor. Mayor Gasparini received a standing ovation. 6) Councilwoman Howard thanked Council Members Sanfilipo and Steinfeld for working with her so well and illuminating the many sides of issues that came before the Council. She thanked them both for asking the challenging questions and stated she appreciated their work, would miss them very much, and wished them a great deal of success. Councilwoman Howard told Mayor Gasparini that it had truly been a pleasure to get to know her and her family, and she treasured the friendship they had developed and hoped it would continue. Councilwoman Howard thanked Mayor Gasparini for all the help, advice and enthusiasm she had shared, and said how much Mayor Gasparini would be missed. 7) Councilwoman La Berge stated she had known Mayor Gasparini for many years, from the time her daughter and the Mayor were ten years old in gymnastics class together. Councilwoman La Berge said that the Mayor may have been the youngest and shortest member of the class in the annual 4th of July Parade, but she was the one out in front - and it has never changed. Councilwoman La Berge said she knew from the start that Mayor Gasparini would be a leader someday. Councilwoman La Berge thanked Council Members Sanfilipo and Steinfeld for often playing the devil's advocate which added so much to Council discussions, and thanked them for their service to the Council and the community, and wished them good luck. 8) Councilwoman Buchan stated that "anyone who gives of their time to serve the community deserves a great deal of respect, and Janet you have mine, and I wish you well in your future endeavors." Councilwoman Buchan told Councilman Sanfilipo "to our favorite bulldog, thank you for everything and don't go away." To Mayor Gasparini she said "it's been a joy to see your joy for life, and your enthusiasm, and see your leadership that got us through this last year. My best to you." 9) Councilman Sanfilipo stated he had served six years on the Planning Commission and three years on the Council during a time when the City had gone through a lot of changes with a large number of projects, and he was very proud to have been a part of the City's progress. Councilman Sanfilipo said that former City Managers Jim Smith and Jim Fales had advised him to question the staff, make them earn their living; and he knew at times it caused people to roll their eyes, but he believed it was a necessary and productive way to approach Council action. Councilman Sanfilipo thanked Bill Addiego, Jeff Filippi and Ken Rolandelli for their support; the citizens of Redwood City for their support and involvement; the City Clerk's office; the City Attorney and the City Manager; and Art Balsamo for his assistance to the Council. Councilman Sanfilipo stated he was proud to have served Redwood City and glad to see that the Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 November 17,1995 Page No. 429 Page 4 .-.-.. 0'-"--'--"---