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Ariola expresses gratitude and concludes with a prayer
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Council Member Ariola concludes her speech by expressing gratitude to her predecessor and offering a closing prayer for wisdom and strength in leadership.
- She thanks former minority leader Joseph Borelli and mentions his encouraging letter
- Ariola acknowledges her achievements in both private and professional life, attributing them to her faith
- She closes with a prayer asking for wisdom, courage, and strength to serve the city
Joann Ariola
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I'd like to now thank my predecessor minority leader former minority leader, Joseph Borelli.
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And I appreciate the letter he left me that was very, very touching and encouraging.
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And he said, I know you're gonna hit home runs.
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I'm blessed to have achieved much in both my private life and in my professional, and that is only by the grace and glory of the God who guides every step I take.
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I would like to close with a prayer for all of us.
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May God grant us the wisdom of Solomon, the courage to lead with integrity, and the strength to serve this city with compassion.
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Thank you and amen.
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Thank you for the time.