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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAG
DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2000
RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-56 - DECLARING OCTOBER 27, 2000, AS
CONGRESSMAN MATTHEW G. "MARTY" MARTINEZ DAY
Attached is a letter from the Committee to Honor Congressman Matthew G. "Marty" Martinez. The
committee has requested that the City Council proclaim Friday, October 270s as Congressman
Matthew G. "Marty" Martinez Day.
To thank Congressman for his service and dedication to the region, a number of communities are
proclaiming a day in the Congressman's honor. As noted in the attached letter, a reception will be
held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Congressman's office located at 2550 W. Main Street, Suite
301, Alhambra (corner of Fremont and Main streets).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2000-56 proclaiming October 27,
2000, as Congressman Matthew G. "Marty" Martinez Day.
COMMITTEE TO HONOR
CONGRESSMAN MATTHEW G. "Marty" MAR TINEZ
11296 Vista Lane
El Monte, CA 91731
October 5, 2000
Honorable Margaret Clark
3109 N. Prospect Avenue
Rosemead,CA 91770
Dear Mayor Clark:
We all know that Congressman Marty Martinez has been one of the most accessible members
of Congress - whether we needed his ear here in the district or whets we traveled to
Washington, D. C. - and regardless of Parry affiliation.
To thank him for his service and dedication to our communities, a number of cities are
proclaiming Friday, October 27 "Matthew Martinez Day". We believe it fitting to
acknowledge his tireless efforts on behalf of completion of the 710 Freeway; in El Monte,
Azusa and Monterey Park alone, he has brought in millions of dollars for us to pursue
housing projects for those who would never have been able to afford a home; he fought to
bring in millions more for us to continue our educational programs; and our Veterans and
Seniors will tell you there has not been abetter champion of their causes. To continue would
create a book.
"Matthew Martinez Day" will be capped with a "so long" (not goodbye) reception in his
district office at 2550 W. Main Street, Suite 301; Alhambra, CA 91801 (corner of Fremont and
Main Streets). The reception will be from 3 to 6pm.
At that time, City, School and Water Board Officials will honor the Congressman. We would
very much like your city to be part of the celebration by passing the attached proclamation in
honor of Congressman Martinez and by joining us at 3pm on October 27' to express our
gratitude to a finepublic servant who has served his district with distinction.
onor ale Tony Fellow, Ph.D Honorable Dick Stanford Ho orable Jack Thurston
Vice fillyor Vice Mayor '`,Cou cilman
City of El Monte City of Azusa Ci of El Monte
Not printed or mailed at Taxpayer expense
NO. 2000-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DECLARING OCTOBER 27, 2000, AS CONGRESSMAN MATTHEW G.
"MARTY" AIARTINEZ DA YIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
WHEREAS, Congressman Matthew G. "Marty "Martinez was first elected to represent the 30
Congressional District in July 1982, which became the 31" Congression al District in
1992; and
WHEREAS, Matthew G. "Marty ° Martinez served on the Monterey ParkPlanning Commission
from 1971-74, was elected to the Monterey Park City Council 1974 where he served
as Mayor in 1976 and in 1980, after which he was elected to the California State
Assembly, where he served before being elected to the United States House of
Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Matthew G. "Marty " Martinez fought as a strong advocate for our
District to continue educational programs such as Head Start and AmeriCorps
through his role as the ranking member on the House Committee on Education and
the Workforce and as a member of the National Education Goals Panel; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Martinez has been a tireless champion of rights and benefits for
veterans and seniors, and has been accessible to all constituents; and
RHEREAS, Congressman Martinez has earned a well-deserved reputation for honesty, sincerity,
and integrity during his 18 years of dedicated service to the constituents in the
District.
NOW, THEREFORE, RE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rosemead takes
great pride and pleasure in proclaiming the 27`~ Day of October, 2000, as Congressman Matthew
G. `Marty"Martinez Day, and congratulate "Marty " on his many achievements on behalf of the
people of the District, State and Nation, during his tenure of service as a Member of the U. S. House
of Representatives. Furthermore, the Rosemead City Council extends our heartiest best wishes for
happiness and success in his future endeavors.
DONE THIS 24th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000.
MAYOR
COUNCILMAN
MAYOR PRO TEM
COUNCILMAN
COUNCILMAN