REMARKS
Honoring Cecile Richards and acknowledging recent losses of New Yorkers
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Council Member Adams honors Cecile Richards for her work in reproductive rights and acknowledges recent losses of New Yorkers who died while on the job.
- Pays tribute to Cecile Richards' legacy in abortion rights and reproductive health care
- Acknowledges several New Yorkers who lost their lives due to workplace violence or accidents
- Expresses condolences for the families and communities affected by these losses
Adrienne E. Adams
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Before we begin, I want to honor Cecile Richards, a relentless champion for abortion rights, reproductive health care, and equality.
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Her incredible legacy will forever serve as an inspiration and guide as we carry on the fight for this basic civil right, and my heart is with her loved ones and family.
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I also want to acknowledge the loss of several New Yorkers who died while on the job in the last several weeks due to senseless violence.
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Amadou Rahman, a yellow cab driver, Robbie Miller, a social worker, Ray Hodges, a USPS postal worker, Peter Forrest, an ambulet driver, and Jose Portillo, a building superintendent.
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We also lost Ellie William, a construction worker, and Ricardo Lewis, an MTA track worker.
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We also mourn the life of a senior in council member De La Rosa's district who died in a residential building fire earlier this month.
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These New Yorkers' lives were cut too short, and I pray for their loved ones and community who are grieving.