REMARKS
Opening remarks and acknowledgment of recent events
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Speaker Adrienne E. Adams opens the council meeting with remarks on recent events, including the October 7th attacks on Israel and World Teachers Day. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing shared humanity and working towards peace.
- Acknowledges the pain and grief caused by the October 7th attacks on Israel
- Recognizes World Teachers Day and the importance of supporting educators
- Calls for continued efforts towards peace and collective security
Adrienne E. Adams
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Thank you, madam, a majority leader, and good afternoon, everyone.
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On Monday, we remember the victims and survivors of the October 7th attacks on Israel by Hamas.
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The horrific events of that day and those that followed have brought immense pain and grief that continues to reverberate throughout our communities here in New York City.
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The cycles of violence inflicted on families threatened to leave behind trauma that will be felt for generations.
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I mourned with those who lost loved ones and whose lives have been forever altered.
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In this moment, we must continue to recognize our shared humanity and insist that peace is possible and to work to achieve the collective security it can bring that all people deserve.
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October 5th was World's Teachers Day.
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Teachers are some of the most important figures in our children's lives.
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Responsible for their education and development.
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Their contributions to our society are vast, and we must continue to support this critical workforce with the resources they need.