REMARKS
Kamillah Hanks explains vote and highlights street co-namings
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Council Member Kamillah Hanks explains her vote and highlights several street co-namings in her district, honoring extraordinary leaders who have made significant contributions to Staten Island and beyond. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing these individuals and their lasting impact on the community.
- Hanks mentions the Black Angels Way at Seaview Hospital, honoring African American nurses who helped cure tuberculosis.
- She specifically mentions Virginia Allen, who delivered three of her four children.
- Other honorees include Sajda Musawwir Ladner, George Doyle, and Geraldine Parker, with special emphasis on Parker's role as a tenant leader.
- Hanks votes "aye" on all items except for Introduction 1111-A.
Kamillah Hanks
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you, madam majority leader.
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Today, I wanna highlight the extraordinary leaders that we are choosing to honor with street co namings as my, colleague, council member Carr, said the Black Angels Way at Seaview Hospital is recognizing the incredible contributions of African American nurses who played a vital role in curing tuberculosis.
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One of those is miss Virginia Allen who was, who helped deliver 3 of my 4 children.
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The youngest, Hanks, is here with us today.
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Additionally, we wanna honor Sajda Omastevere Ladner from Universal Temple of the Arch, George Doyle, Geraldine Parker.
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These amazing Staten Islanders have made a lasting impact in our community and my district, particularly Josephine excuse me, Geraldine, Parker, who in particular holds a special place in my heart where we met as she was a tenant leader, president for the Stapleton houses until June of 2022 of her in her her death.
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Her words continue to guide me at city hall and remind me to live up the ideals and values that these leaders embodied.
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These street co namings are a testament to their legacies and their profound influence on myself, Staten Island, and beyond.
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Thank you.
UNKNOWN
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Holden.
Robert Holden
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I and all with the exception of intro 1111 a, of which I vote no.
UNKNOWN
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Hudson.
Crystal Hudson
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I vote I and all with the exception of introductions 103 and 104, for which I vote no.
UNKNOWN
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Council member Hanks?
Kamillah Hanks
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I vote I, and all with the exception of 1111 a.
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Thank you.
