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<br /> - - . Il ., <br /> known each other longer than the two years I have been up here. You have <br /> always struck me as a woman of great class. I don't mean to offend you, please, <br /> - but you remind me of my mother... She was the first woman Mayor, and I think <br /> you were number two. .. You share the same qualities of strength and quietness. <br /> Well, you have those qualities. But there are a lot of things you share in <br /> common, and I have always appreciated that, and respected you. I just want to <br /> say thank you for your service to Redwood City, and thank you for the <br /> friendship we've had." <br /> Mayor Hartnett addressed Council Member La Berge and said how much he <br /> and others had been impressed with her actions on the Council. "On those <br /> occasions when you cast a vote of conscience... not in the majority, you stated <br /> your position, you attempted to convince us of the logic of that position, but <br /> most importantly as you cast that vote... every member of the Council and I <br /> think every member of the public, knew that you were casting a vote for what <br /> you, with all great dedication and honesty and fidelity, believed that it was for <br /> the best of the community. As I call upon you to make your closing remarks, I <br /> say to all present, Georgi La Berge has always done what she believed and knew <br /> was for the best of the community. And who could ask for any greater legacy <br /> than that." <br /> Couneilwoman La Berge said, "Thank you Council Members for all of your <br /> kind words. It is strange to be in this position right now, to have listened to all <br /> - the comments regarding my work with you. I have to say, that I have loved <br /> working with the Redwood City Council Members on behalf of the City of <br /> Redwood City. As you might imagine, I feel tonight some sadness, but I also <br /> feel a sense of relief that I don't have to go to Council meetings anymore! And <br /> there are some things that I will never, ever have to do again. And I'll rejoice in <br /> that. If I don't want to, I don't ever have to listen to a whiny citizen again. <br /> (This tongue-in-cheek comment was followed by much laughter by the audience <br /> and Council Members.) I have to tell you one of the things that I am so glad I <br /> never have to do again is take part in labor negotiations. All in all, it has been <br /> among one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life. I want to <br /> thank all of you for making it so for me. First of all I want to thank the citizens <br /> of this community who really made it fun for me to be a policy maker. And <br /> thank my colleagues on the Council who were friends, and confidantes, who <br /> were challenging people, who really, really gave me support, advice and were <br /> willing to argue with me if need be. I also want to thank my supporting family." <br /> Couneilwoman La Berge introduced her husband, Warren Dale, and her son <br /> Pete La Berge, who stood and were applauded by the audience. Councilwoman <br /> La Berge said, "I would like to congratulate the newly elected members of the <br /> Council, Howard, Hartnett, and Ira. I would like to say a special word to you <br /> Jeff. I hope that you realize what a wonderful gift you have been handed... to <br /> - be a member of the City Council... It is a very precious thing. Being in public <br /> ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 NOVEMBER 14, 1997 <br /> MINUTES Page No. 015 PAGE 5 <br />