REMARKS
Chris Banks explains vote on street co-naming bill
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Council Member Chris Banks explains his vote on a street co-naming bill that honors three community leaders from the 42nd council district: Antonio Fields, Florence M. Hall, and Gail Fedrick. He emphasizes the impact these individuals had on their community and the importance of preserving their legacies.
- The bill introduces Antonio Fields Way, Florence M. Hall Loop, and Gail Fedrick Way.
- Banks describes the honorees as "pillars of strength, fierce leaders, and shining examples of what it means to serve others."
- He expresses pride in being part of a City Council that celebrates community leaders and congratulates colleagues for their work on street namings across the city.
Chris Banks
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Permission to explain my votes?
Amanda Farias
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Permission granted.
Chris Banks
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Thank you, madam majority leader.
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The co naming bill on today's agenda honors the lives of some of the brightest and most dedicated leaders of the 42nd council district.
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I'm deeply honored to have worked with the families of Antonio Fields, Florence m Hall, Gail Frederick to pass this important legislation.
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These three exceptional individuals made a lasting impact on the people of neighborhoods of the 42nd council district, and they are truly deserving of this recognition.
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Antonio, Florence, and Gail were more than just advocates.
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They were pillars of strength, fierce leaders, shining examples of what it means to serve others.
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Today's bill does more than rename streets in their honor.
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It reaffirms the values that they embody, dedication, service, and love for their community.
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In passing this bill, we renew our commitment to these values and ensure that their stories will continue to inspire and shape the future of our city.
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I'm proud to be a part of the city council that celebrates the legacies of our community leaders and congratulate my colleagues for dedicate their dedicated work on their respective street namings across the city.
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To the families of Antonio, Florence, and Gail, thank you for sharing these incredible people with us.
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Their legacies will live on, and today, we make sure that their names will never be forgotten.
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I'm especially proud to introduce this, Antonio Fields Way, Florence m Hall Loop, and Gail Frederick Way.
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Thank you, and happy holidays to all my colleagues.
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Eye on all.
