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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - May 1, 1995 Page - 2 - PRESENTATIONS (continued) Ms. Lincoln said it is wonderful to work with such a supportive Principal , students, and staff. Ms. Short said Donna Joseph cares about children - their feelings as well as their education. She said time does not matter to Ms. Short - only the quality of care. She said Ms. Short works behind the scenes doing what needs to be done. Mayor Corbett thanked Council Member Loeffler for arranging for this presentation. Council Member Loeffler said it is important to pause and recognize teachers. He said he still respects and honors his high school teacher, Ma Adams. He said Ms. Hurley was unable to attend and noted she is retiring from the San Lorenzo Unified School District. Council Member Perry said, as the daughter of a 35-year teacher and with an aunt and uncle who are teachers, she appreciates their role. She said Barbara Brown from San Leandro High School was the first person to get her involved in politics; she credited Ms. Brown for her position today. B. Proclamation Declaring May "Water Awareness Month. " Mayor Corbett read the Proclamation and commended the East Bay Municipal Utility District for its outstanding efforts and contributions to the quality of life for the citizens of San Leandro. Frank Mellon, East Bay Municipal Utility District Board Member, thanked everyone for their support. He said EBMUD is dedicated to the proposition that high-quality water is what is needed and, to that end, ' they are moving forward with a seismic improvement project to ensure they will be prepared and will be able to continue to deliver water. C. Proclamation Recognizing May as "Older Americans Month. " Mayor Corbett read the Proclamation, which she said honors our older citizens, an important segment of our population. She said seniors provide an important foundation for all of us and thanked them for all they do. She presented the Proclamation to Leroy King, Chairman of the Commission on Aging. Mr. King thanked the City on behalf of the "seasoned citizens" of San Leandro. He said getting old is inevitable but does not mean obsolescence. He said many of our older citizens have a great deal of viability and are excellent resources.