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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - April 22, 1996 Page - 5 - CITY COUNCIL SWEARING -IN CEREMONIES (continued) C. Council Member Polvorosa congratulated the new Council Members and said he is proud to have served with the outgoing Council Members. D. Council Member Perry said eight years ago she began an incredible journey. She shared some of her experiences. She said she learned patience, counting to four, respect, and building consensus. She served on more than 35 committees and had the opportunity to work with elected officials throughout the State. She said the Councils with which she has worked accomplished a lot. The community is changing back to families and children. She said she was pleased to see the Youth Advisory Commission made a full commission and discussed a number of programs that had been undertaken for the betterment of children. She discussed other accomplishments achieved during her term. Council Member Perry said there were also fun times, and recited "Linda's Top 11" including unique Council experiences such as talking policy with President Clinton and Vice - President Gore on Net Day, dressing as Rudolph for the Tree Lighting Ceremony, and carrying the flag over the cobblestoned streets of Ponta del Gada for five hours. She said no one can do anything without family support and thanked her mother, Jean, who taught her to be independent and make her own decisions. She said her brother, Chris, who is developmentally disabled, brought balance and made her realize what is truly important in life. She said the Council is like family and thanked former Mayors and Council Members for their support. She thanked City staff in all departments and said nothing is possible without their dedication. She advised the new Council Members to ask questions, listen to people, make decisions based on the best information they can obtain, maintain a sense of humor, and have a good time. She thanked the citizens of San Leandro for letting her serve. E. Council Member Galvan congratulated the new Council Members. He said he is excited and looking forward to working with them. He said he is sad to see his friends leaving; they care about the community more than themselves, and it has been a pleasure working with them. F. Mayor Corbett invited everyone to attend a party on Thursday to celebrate the accomplishments of the outgoing Council Members. She said each and every one of them has spent countless hours of time making a difference in San Leandro. She congratulated the new Council Members and said she looks forward to working with them. •