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City of Palm Springs Sustainability Commission meeting, held February 15th, 2022

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17:29:08 I'm going to start our recording now again. and then in addition to that, Youtube,.

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17:30:11 We are gonna start the meeting. If we could ask everybody to mute yourself, so.

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We don't have background noise coming on. 17:30:19 Good evening. This is the Human Rights.

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Commission for the City of Palm Springs, meeting Monday, February,, the Fourteenth, 2,022 happy.

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Valentine's day to everyone, I officially call our meeting to order and we 17:30:35 will move in. Okay, So thank you,, Mr., Chair, and everyone. If. We could have.

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You mute your microphones, please. 17:30:46 Commissioner Loyola present Mr. Irving.

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Yoallo, Commissioner Robles present Commissioner Andranny, Commissioner Flood,, Commissioner,, Romeron,, President,, Vice, Chair, Shepherd,, Present, Commissioner,, 17:31:16, Clery and chair. The heart. We have Cora, Mr. Chair, and our student Representative.

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Jane. 17:31:30 So student representative, lily hannah there's a T. Margaret's ipad, she's, there,, Kerry, Chris.

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17:31:42 They're, all there naomi's daughter law, all right, excellent. So, maybe J.

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17:31:55 If, you could control the mute button on on folks that will help us keep background,.

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Noise down. Am I in her?, 17:32:06, Excellent. We, will move on to item 5 jay. Do we Have any public comments for Tonight's meeting. nothing, submitted Mr. Chair.

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17:32:18 If you'd like to the public. If you have anything, that's fine?.

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17:32:24 Is there anybody on call who's intending to make public comments. Tonight?.

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17:32:28 Please raise your hand or speak up,, so we can see you not that's perfectly fine,.

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And having I don't see, any,, we will move right on into item 6, and I will make I just the.

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Only comment I had, as we start off the 17:32:55 meeting is.. We just wanted to make.

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Sure. Everyone knows that there is a public hearing.

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17:33:01 On February, the 20, fourth at 7, P. M.

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17:33:06 To get public input regarding the potential redistricting of the city council.

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Districts and possible adoption of new district boundaries.

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17:33:15 The public is invited to attend or submit information regarding their communities.

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Of interest and proposed district boundaries for the redistricting, process. and again,.

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That's a February 24 7 P. M. 17:33:31 Zoom meeting, and you can get more.

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Information online through the city's website. 17:33:36 If you're interested in submitting.

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Comments and Now, we will move into item 6., 17:33:45 See, how we move through our Agenda.

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Here., isn't this great. We will go right into item 6, and I will officially give a welcome.

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To all of our Honorees and guests who are attending today, today's meeting is really.

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A wonderful opportunity for the 17:34:04 human rights community in all of.

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Our diversity, to come together and understand the values that drive the work that we do.

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During the year. 17:34:14 Thank, you all for being with us,.

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And commissioners that are with us today are the vice chair, Donna Shepherd.

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17:34:24 They will also be doing some of the presentations. Commissioner Terry Onrade,.

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Glenn, Flood, Edward Romeron,, Kalina, Robles,, David, Vegorlo and C.

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17:34:36 Student Representative Lily handing panor, will also be providing introductions.

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In addition, I'd like to acknowledge and welcome our city staff colleagues, Annie Rodriguez.

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Housing program Assistant and 17:34:49 Jay Verada,, our director of community development for joining us and supporting us in this very special program.

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17:35:00 I'm Rhonda, hart I'm resident of Palm Springs, and I'm. a proud gay married.

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Mexican father of 2, and I serve as the chairperson of the human rights Commission related to.

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Our mission to promote 17:35:10 and protect the diversity of our.

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Community, and to improve the human relations through education and community awareness.

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17:35:19 The Human Rights Commission acknowledges that the land we live and work on today is.

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The original homelands of the Agua Colliante Ban of Kawia.

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17:35:32 Indians,, the sovereign band of Agua Callante.

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17:35:36 People have stewarded this land throughout the generations, and continued to steward.

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This land for all future generations. 17:35:45, We, honor and respect the many diverse,.

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Indigenous people still connected to this land, on which we live, work and gather as.

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A community. 17:35:55 And. Now we will to share with you a little bit about the commission.- 17:36:00 We will share a short video Who?.

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I mean, I just need to get it going. 17:36:18 And. Here we go, you, you,. You e.

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We cannot continue. 17:37:40 A.. That gives you a nice little introduction to the Commission, and where we have come here in the city of Palm Springs.

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17:37:52 So today,, as the program gets underway, we're all about community,. We celebrate the.

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Contributions and achievements with the city of Palm, Springs, Human rights commission's.

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Along with every individual plays critical role in ensuring fundamental rights are realized.

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For all 17:38:17 residents, since the Commission was.

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First established 29 years ago, with the mandate to Monitor the city's performance in meeting.

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Its human rights, obligations. 17:38:30 Our role, then and now, is to promote.

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Respect for the rights and dignity of everyone in Palm Springs,, and to work with others to.

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Help build communities that are fair and inclusive. 17:38:45 This dedicated commission stands.

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Ready to support the goals of and to serve the City Council of Palm Spring.

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17:38:55 Through, the years when people faced discrimination, harassment, or human rights breaches,, the Commission has been there to provide information and to mediate complaints.

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17:39:06 Many positive changes have taken place,, but in today's political climate we.

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See real challenges: remain. 17:39:14 Human rights is not ancient history.. It's about today's reality of suffering and unjust, actions.

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17:39:24 We seek constructive,, respectful conversations to try and bridge these differences.

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17:39:31 We all have a role to account for the compliance with human rights laws.

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17:39:35 And basic principles that prohibited discrimination on the grounds of age, sex,.

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Right, color, religion, national origin,, gender,, gender,, identity,, gender,, expression, sexual.

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Orientation, or disability. 17:39:56 The Commission has been engaged in.

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The community, from its very beginning. 17:40:00 In October of 1993,, the Human Rights.

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Commission led discussions on racial tension in the community.

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17:40:10 They, facilitated communications between Sunline Transit agency and the disability.

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Community. 17:40:16 Early areas of focus for the Community.

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Commission included domestic abuse,, hate, crimes, protections of senior citizens, and access in 1,999. 17:40:31, The Commission was instrumental in.

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Working with the City Council to adopt the declaration of Excellent.

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17:40:41 Sorry about that to adopt the declarations of policy for protections of human dignity.

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And prevention of hate, crimes. 17:40:51 The next year, the domestic partner,.

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Ship Ordinance, was presented to City Council on January, the fifth, 2,000, culminating the.

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Efforts of the Human Rights Commission to address the homeless issues in the city on.

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17:41:04 May, the third 2,000. The Council, adopted a policy for addressing the issues.

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Of poverty and the homeless in 2,002. 17:41:14 The Commission was the first City.

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Commission to establish a position for youth Representatives to serve.

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17:41:23 This tradition continues, today, and now youth have the opportunity to serve on.

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Other city. 17:41:30 Commissions after laws passed in 2,001 by the State. 17:41:35 Mandating school districts, provide.

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Safe environments for all students. 17:41:39 The Commission led the effort to.

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Provide training to Palm Springs High School students,, so they could establish the very.

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First gay, straight alliance on campus. 17:41:50 The, the Commission even assisted.

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In submitting the applications. 17:41:53 So, the Campus Gsa would be recognized.

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As part of the national Gsa network. 17:42:00, The Commission has provided education,.

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Training, and forms where numerous topics have been addressed,, including homelessness,,.

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Mental illness, elder abuse, supporting caregivers,, preventing domestic abuse, the dream act, the.

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Media and discrimination and 17:42:16 women's, participation in city government.

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The commission has also responded to important issues, and many opportunities to educate.

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Which had included presentations on religious intolerance.

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17:42:33 Women's, issues, hate, crimes,, gay veterans, court appointed special advocates,.

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Human trafficking,, transgender rights, persons with disabilities and aism, and the rights.

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Of seniors,, independent adults, and We recently invited the.

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17:42:51 Palm Springs unified School district. to speak on current member measures,. Our schools.

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Have in place to achieve safe and supportive school experiences for our youth.

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17:43:04 The, we are following the impact of several pieces of legislation that provide.

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Youth with equal access to educational programs at Palm, Springs, unified, school district.

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17:43:16 Our specific interest is to learn of the success and challenges of implementing.

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The School Success and Opportunity Act. 17:43:23 Sessile and the Fair Education Act.

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In early 2,017., 17:43:30 The Homelessness Subcommittee report.

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Was submitted to City Council by then Commissioner Holstage.

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17:43:37 The report reviewed one of the most reference cons concerns over the Commission's.

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17:43:46 29 years our homeless population,, since the community awards, were first presented.

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17:43:48 On December, the sixth, 2,001. 17:43:53 They, have had a high standard and.

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A rich history of inspirational and prestigious winners. 17:44:00 The 2,022 Human Rights Commission Community service awards are presented to.

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Some extraordinary individuals, and in organizations who have made outstanding contributions to.

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Our community., they shine a light on injustice and give voice to those who.

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17:44:16 are rarely heard. They work to stop racism to save natural and cultural resources.

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17:44:24 They advocate for the elders.. They promote fair and respectful treatment of women.

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17:44:28 They fight to indiscrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity,.

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And they work close on to close the gap on health.

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17:44:38 And equality. If, you can say nothing or do nothing, nothing. Changes.

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17:44:45 The Honorees today are not the say, nothing kind of people.

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17:44:51 They are the heart of our community to get us going with our first award, I will.

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Call on Vice Chair Shepherd to do the introduction. 17:45:08 Donna you're, muted. There we go thank.

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You very much, Ron. 17:45:20 I, am so excited today to welcome our first Honoree and Sheffer,. The the most recent past, chair of the Palm Springs Arts,.

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Commission, and is recognized for providing leadership to support Palm Springs effort.

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To invest in local Arts during the 17:45:39 Covid 19 outbreak, help us as a community.

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To examine what it means to be human, to voice and express, and to bring people and ideas.

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Together through art,, with the belief that arts build social cohesion and address social.

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Equality, racial awareness, 17:45:57 and civic engagement and leadership.

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Of the Palm Springs Art Commission helped our city with the Covid crisis.

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17:46:04 Artists are rightfully looked to his second response. In times of crisis. They.

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Support mental and physical health outcomes and community resilience and rebuilding.

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17:46:16 They help us escape and dream, cope and mourn, believe, and heal,, and imagine.

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And create, recognized for her vision and leadership in a time of crisis, to demonstrate.

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How arts create community and allow us to communicate from afar.

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17:46:37 and Sheffer helped generate positivity in the community.

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17:46:43 Appreciation and hope. During Covid 19,, the 2,022 community service award is presented.

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By the Pom Springs Human Rights Commission to Anne Chef. 17:46:56, Congratulations,, Ann., All, right., I, am., Thank, you., Thank, you,, Donna, and members.

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Of the Commission, and thank you for sending me my award in New York.

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17:47:05 Wonderful And I also want to thank you in recognizing that the what the Public.

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Arts Commission did for coming up with the term second responders for artists,, which.

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I think is just brilliant., 17:47:21 And. Those of you who know me know.

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That I could talk endlessly about the power of the arts.

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17:47:26 But, what I think is important to this award is that in March, the twentieth.

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20,, when everything shut down,, we were able to to use a trendy word pivot and start to.

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Move quickly with temporary but relevant and 17:47:42 meaningful art. So throughout the.

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City, and I think that's where we really saw what the arts could do.

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17:47:51 But first I have to start by recognizing the members of the Commission.

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17:47:57 During those past 2 years., Vessel Pritchard,, Shonda,, Thomas, Fevo,, Tracy,, Merrigan,,.

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Maor, Gladstone, Tom Yani, and Al Murray, and those who are on the commission when I.

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Joined it in 2,015 17:48:11, we Amy Sands,, Melanie, Brennan, and.

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Josh. 17:48:19 Edmndson. I have to thank the city council for for their support of what often didn't seem to fit their perception of public.

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Art, and J. 17:48:28 Verada for understanding why public.

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Artist, part of his department of community and economic development supporting us all.

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The way. 17:48:37 And, of course,, former city manager, David ready, who was willing to give us the benefit of the doubt that what we were prepared.

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Was not only a legitimate part of our mission, but effective and fun.

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17:48:53 Finally, because we're an official city commission, we felt it was important to.

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Reach out and work with other city departments and commissions and the public.

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17:49:03 So we did projects with the Parks and Wreck department.

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17:49:05 The Airport Commission,, the Chamber of Commerce, Main, Street, and downtown Ps.

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One Ps. 17:49:13 The Palm, Springs, Art, Museum,, Desert, X., 17:49:17, And, very importantly,, the downtown building owners, who let us use their storefronts and windows for these murals.

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17:49:24 And activations, and most especially Michael Braun,, the from grit development,.

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Who not only let us play in his pit,, but also actively offered and suggested locations where.

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We could put public art. 17:49:39 So, for those of you who are wondering.

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If painting 40, benches, 30 traffic boxes, and commissioning dozens of mural sculptures.

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And interactive installations in is really public art.

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17:49:53 Let me tell you that our goal during covid was to bring some joy and color to downtown.

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To reflect what was going on in the larger world,, such as the murals of George Floyd,.

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And Amanda Gorman, and what 17:50:06 I'm most proud of paying more than.

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60 artists, during a tough time for them. 17:50:13 So. Thank you again for recognizing.

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The importance of the arts,, not just in times of crisis,, but as an important part of our.

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Daily lives and our communities. 17:50:23 Culture. Thank you. Congratulations,.

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Anne, and thank you very much for all the work you you do, and you have done in the.

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Community. 17:50:35 Next I invite Commissioner Loyola to introduce our next Honoree. 17:50:41 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good evening.

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Our next honorary is Vincent. 17:50:48 Corales vision is recognized for.

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Turning his belief and sincerity to serve others into action., 17:50:54 He is a warrior for humanity, and serves a community in selfless and loving.

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Ways. 17:51:01 During, the height of the covid 19 pandemic. It isn't publicly offered to run errands and shop for gross series for those.

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60 years or older, confined to their home due to having a.

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17:51:15 compromise, immune system, or other conditions that prevented them from being out in public. 17:51:21 His compassion drives him to regularly prepare meals for the area. 17:51:26 Homeless. Vincent is a testament to the impact. 17:51:29 One individual can have on the unsheltered,.

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The hungry, and those who need. 17:51:35 He has prepared hundreds of traditional.

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Thanksgiving meals for families who otherwise would go without thanksgiving.

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17:51:41 Vincent is credited from improving the quality of life.. Pum springs, one life.

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At a time., 17:51:48, He, also volunteers for various organizations and events and he's a regular writer and fundraiser for Aids life, cycle.

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17:51:57 Please welcome Vincent Corales,, who is reicking with a community service award.

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For 2,020. 17:52:06 2 congratulations., thank you very much. I'm very very honored I'm a little bit shy to talk in front of a bunch of people,.

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But I'm just very honored for this. My journey doesn't stop here.

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17:52:18 I have. We all have a lot of work to do to support those who are hungry, less.

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Fortunate. and on the street, a lot of the meals I deliver were to actually people who.

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Were housed who had homes that could not afford food.

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17:52:36, so this whole process could not have been possible if it was a for all the volunteers.

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That help prepare all these turkeys,, because I have a very small kitchen.

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17:52:48 But,, thanks to everybody out there who, on volunteers, some people donated food.

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Some people cook turkeys and help me prepare meals and stuff.

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17:52:58 I couldn't have done it without the community, support.. So I want to thank the.

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Palm Springs human race commission for this award., I'm very honored,, and that work continues,.

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Thank you, Excellent vincent: do you have your award.

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17:53:08 with you. Oh, yeah,, let's hold it up in the show everybody There we go beautiful.

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17:53:15 We'll thank you,, Thank you., Thanks. vincent Okay,. Next Commissioner Flood will.

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Come and introduce our next Honoree. 17:53:34 Thank you, Mr. Chair. The next Honoree.

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Is me Bumble., 17:53:39, I, hope I pronounce that correctly.

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Jimmy is recognized for allowing business clothes and initiatives with causes and social.

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Issues that benefit the broader community during a time of significant challenges for.

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Him personally, as 17:53:57 founder,, editor, and publisher of.

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The Coachelli family. 17:54:02 Independent,, he is committed to keeping the community informed of the pen, endemic science and data.

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17:54:09 Medical community. Jimmy is credited, credited, keeping honest, ethical, independent.

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Local journalism alive during the covid crisis,, while at the same time supporting one profit,.

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Organizations,, promoting you, housing and access to help and socialist.

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17:54:28 services. Like, most businesses, revenue streamed, were severely impacted. You're doing.

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A pandemic The challenge, Changing economic economy and competition tech platforms made.

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It difficult to continued to deliver hardest local and transparent.

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17:54:51 journalists. Jimmy, however, stay true to his values and commitment to the community.

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17:54:56 He serves continue to keep the community informed, so they could manage the pandemic.

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Safely and make informed decisions. 17:55:03 Proud to say that Hope jimmy's continues.

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His work and congratulations: everyone. 17:55:16 Thank you so much. Thank you to the.

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Human Rights Commission for the award, which got it,, which is lovely.

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17:55:23 Thank, you very much. I, think every small business owner in town probably had.

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A moment in March, or april of 2,020, when they weren't quite sure if their business.

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Was gonna make it through this because we've never the word. unprecedented.

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17:55:41 Has been used so much and too much. But. It really was insane.. What happened when.

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The pandemic came, because,, no matter how much you prepared for the worst case, scenario,.

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I, don't think anyone could prepare for this But. Our challenge was also at this really.

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Tough time for 17:55:55 businesses trying to cover one of the biggest stories of our generation,, and so we did the best we could.

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17:56:02 We asked our readers for help. We asked advertisers for help, and I just want.

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To thank everyone who supported the Independent,, either as an advertiser or becoming a financial supporter, or just sending a kind word and saying. Thank.

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17:56:11 you what you do has meaning So I just want to thank my husband, Garrett, who's.

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Been very, very supportive, and I couldn't be doing this without him,, because someone.

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Needs to actually make an income in the family, But I really just appreciate the town and.

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I appreciate the 17:56:26 2 commission for this award, and.

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Most of all, our readers, because without our readers, what we're kind of doing is pointless.

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Congratulations. 17:56:34 Jimmy., Thank you, and for the next.

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Award our Commissioner Vignola will do the introduction.

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17:56:46 Thank you,, Mr., Chair., Good, evening. Everyone. Our next runner is saw a need in.

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The community, and they rose to the occasion and created a solution to help vulnerable.

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Populations. 17:57:01 Access covid, 19 information and services, and I'm pleased that I volunteered with this organization for several months as well and.

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Vaccinate Inland empire or vaccine is a volunteered grassroots organization that 17:57:20 has helped more than 78,000 people since February.

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17:57:26 The 2021 navigate the always changing Covid 19 vaccination system.

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17:57:35 Here in Southern California, vaccine was founded to address the need to provide.

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Equal vaccine access for all the founders. 17:57:41 We, Hoffman and Callista vassios saw.

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That senior citizens struggled to navigate online appointments, deployment systems and.

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Undocumented and homeless communities- these didn't really know where to get.

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17:57:56 vaccinated without being turned away. The vaccine provides a free, service, and assists.

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Qualified individuals,, especially those with work and time, constraints, mobility, issues,,.

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And those without computers, scheduling, vaccination, appointments, 17:58:13, including Looster vaccinations.. What started is really 2 friends concerned about.

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Most asked most at risk.: neighbors has turned into a growing organization with more than.

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25 volunteers. 17:58:28 So I'm pleased to recognize with.

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The 2,022 community service award and welcome Ria, Hoffman and Calista, the founders of vaccinate.

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Inland Empire. 17:58:40 Yeah,, all right. beautiful.. If you for having us, we feel really honored to receive. This award definitely started as 2 moms. That.

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Had children at home a distance, learning, that's why you see all of our children around.

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Us in the background, But 17:58:58, we we wouldn't be where we are today.

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Without our volunteers, at the height we had over 25 volunteers that stepped in to help.

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Us, and we did serve almost 80,000 people to help them get vaccinated, not just throughout.

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The 17:59:09 Coachella Valley,, but it really turned.

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Global at 1 point., 17:59:15 So. We are blessed to be able to serve.

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So many, and we build it. We, feel very appreciative that you are able to acknowledge us tonight.

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So, thank you for that. 17:59:20, 200, Excellent!, Thank, you., Congratulations,.

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Thanks for stepping up. 17:59:26 When, you saw that there was a there.

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Was a need in the community That's fantastic. 17:59:32 Okay,, our next. honorary, is going.

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To be, I'm just making sure I can find them. 17:59:40 Give me a moment.. We've got very.

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Good attendance, today., 17:59:53 So, it's taking me a minute to Go.

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Through the list of names. next honorary is Commissioner. Romaron will do the introduction.

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For us. 18:00:05 Commissioner, Armran. Our next Honoree.

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Is the Desert Healthcare Foundation,, who is recognized for establishing and leading the.

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Coachella Valley Equity, Collaborative Cvec cvec has successfully linked 18:00:19 community and faith-based organizations, government agencies and local farm owners together to address the Covid 19 epidemic and ensure a coordinated effort to maximize.

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Resources and prevent overlap in services and.

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18:00:33 outreach. The Cvec has coordinated training, established weekly testing sites.

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For area students,, school staff, and community members, and conducted testing clinics at.

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Events since the launch of the first Kovat 19 vaccine event at tudor.

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18:00:47 Ranch, Inc. in January,, the twentieth, 21. Many, onsite registrations and vaccination.

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Events have been held as of November, The twentieth 21, more than 219 kovat, 19 vaccination,.

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Clinics have 18:01:02 administered, 36,785, Kovat,, 19 vaccines to district residents,, recognized for recreing, for increasing awareness,, visibility, and.

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Access to Covid, 19 related health services by establishing and leading the coachella.

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Valley, equity, 18:01:18, collaborative. Please, welcome, Karen, Borha,, President Board of Directors, to accept the 2,022 community service, award. Excellent yay., 18:01:29 Thank, you all. Good evening to the Palm Springs Community, to the Palm Springs Human Rights Commission,, and to City staff.

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For having us today. 18:01:40, Our health care,, our desert, healthcare, district and foundation. 18:01:46 Ceo Conrado actually has our plea.

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To share with you, all, and on behalf of the desert, Healthcare District and Foundation.

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Board, I want to humbly say thank you for honoring us tonight.

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18:01:56 The Palm, Springs, Human Rights Commission is a distinguished body that in its 30 year.

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History has held true the power of equity for all.

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18:02:04 Similarly,, the desert, healthcare district and foundation strive to permit to.

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Complete a mission that allows all district residents across the Coachella Valley to achieve.

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Optimal help at all stages of life. 18:02:16 To. Do this work. We think many times.

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Over the Desert Highlands Gateway Health and Wellness Committee for Legal Health, Dap, Health.

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Desert Oasis Desert Regional, Medical Center among some of our local palm springs.

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18:02:31 characters during the pandemic. The desert,, healthcare, district and foundation.

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Established the Patella Valley Collaborative, this week.

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18:02:38 We are very proud to celebrate that more than 30,000 Coachella Valley residents.

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Have become vaccinated with the support of your city.

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18:02:47 Palm Springs residence, many others across the rally.

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18:02:49 We have held 234 kitchen, it's run to heart.

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18:02:54 Are, you on the call for the awards, ceremony. 18:02:59 Oh,, I'm sorry, I got caught up with the restaurant I'll go on.

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18:03:02 No, no worries,, no worries. Okay, I can see And. We have also held 93 testing.

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Events. 18:03:13 The staff at the desert. healthcare.

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District and foundation are mighty knowledgeable and stewards of the district's mission.

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18:03:22 Please stay in touch with us on social media visit our website, hCD org. after tonight's.

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Event. 18:03:30 You'll see a calendar of covid testing.

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Sites that are close to you. How, our grant funds get distributed, and other important.

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Mission-Driven efforts to complete this work across the coachella valley.

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18:03:41 Once more. I want to say thank you so much to the Pum Springs Human Rights Commission.

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On behalf of the Board and our staff for honorance tonight.,.

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18:03:50 We only appreciate it, and thank you all round your mute, unmute yourself.

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18:04:04 It sounded really good when I said, Congratulations, Karen,, and thank you for.

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All the work that you and the Board and and the foundation has done in the community.

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18:04:15 Just, not just this last year, but for the years past, keep up the great work,.

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And commissioner, on draw day, we'll introduce our next Honoree commissioner on Dr. Day.

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18:04:28 You're on. Thank, you children her. It's a well-known fact that our communities.

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Are made stronger, safer and more connected by the efforts of those who give generously.

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Their time to improve the lives. of others. 18:04:46 Mickey Stone is one such individual..

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Her many years of volunteerism have contributed to making Palm Springs.

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18:04:54 The caring and benevolent community that it is the giving of one's time, energy,.

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And talent,, with no expectation of compensation or recognition,, has been a guiding value for.

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Nikki. 18:05:08 Her entire adult life.. She maintains.

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A belief that volunteers are the heart and soul of every community.

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18:05:18 She has exemplified that value with over 10 years of service with volunteer palm.

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Springs,, an organization that partners with local nonprofits in the pursuit of making a positive difference in our city, nikki, has also enjoyed a 18:05:34, long-standing relationship with the Ophelia Project, mentoring at risk. Teen girls.

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In our school, district,, providing life-changing guidance and support for their futures.

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18:05:45 Addition, she has contributed countless hours to plan parenthood. This year.

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18:05:49 Her emphasis on the real women's film festival helped raise over $70,000, and.

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With their strong commitment to furthering the inclusion, acceptance, and equitable treatment,.

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Of all people. 18:06:05, Nikki's advocacy for human rights.

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Is demonstrated by her past work with both safe house and well in the desert.

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18:06:13 Please join me in welcoming and congratulating Mickey Stone, who's honored this evening with.

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A 2,022 community service award for her dedication to the beneficial and sustainable impact.

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18:06:25 of volunteerism in our community, Terry and Ron, and the entire Board of the.

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Human Rights Commission. Thank you. 18:06:42 So much for this honor and recognition.

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Really am humble to be among such auspicious Honorees. This evening. The reason that I'm.

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Being recognized this evening is that I am called a stellar example of what it means.

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To give 18:06:59 back to the community, and that I.

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Believe, volunteers are the heart and soul of the community.

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18:07:07 And I believe this with all my heart as a stellar example of what it means to give.

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Back to my community. Go back to the day. 18:07:16 I arrived in Palm Springs, driving.

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A red 300, Z niece on a red-hot sports, car., 18:07:26 I, had just turned 50 years old and.

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Had been hired by Desert Regional Medical Center as the Director of Volunteer Services.

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Right in front of me were 300 volunteers, old, young,, straight, gay,, all colors.

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18:07:39 Of the rainbow, willing to be of service to our community boy?. Did they serve.

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By the way, they're still serving?, 18:07:46 I created the volunteer summer program.

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For our local teams and the volunteer program for Hansen House,, a type of Ronald Mcdonald's.

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Home right here in Palm, Springs., 18:07:58, So,, so I know how valuable volunteers.

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Are. 18:08:01 I know the benefits of volunteering,.

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How one person can make a difference? How you learn new skills,, how you make new friends,.

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How you can challenge yourself,, how much fun volunteering is.

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18:08:13 I stand on the shoulders of those already setting an example of service to our.

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Community. 18:08:24 Years have passed,. It was time for me to retire as the director of volunteer services at the hospital.

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18:08:33 What was I going to do for my second act? Volunteer.

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18:08:38 Of course I love every volunteer, experience. It keeps me sharp.

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18:08:42 It keeps me young, and it even gets me recognition from this very prestigious.

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Board,, who are all volunteers who volunteers. 18:08:52 Volunteering, does help improve the.

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Quality of our community to all of you., 18:08:58 Thank you, and keep on volunteering.

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Thank you, Excellent!, 18:09:06 And I, see you have a found Fan club.

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In the background, there, cheering you on., 18:09:14 I certainly do run. Thank. You very.

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Much. excellent Okay,, our Let's, see who we've got Next here.

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18:09:22 Please bear with me one moment.. Actually you heard me Call on Chad, who had not dialed.

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In yet., 18:09:34 Chad is just now coming on, so I'll give him a minute,, Dean. 18:09:43 I don't see. Dean. Are you with us.

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In it right, now, and Mr., 18:09:48 Chair. I just checked with him. he said. he'll, be on. He has an emergency at the restaurant, and he'll be on as soon as he.

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Can. Okay, Great. 18:09:55 We will, keeping our eye out for.

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Chad. I am here. excellent. 18:10:09 Chad. What,. Thank you to incredibly.

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A busy night for you with the new restaurant opening, and such we understand, are very.

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Excited, and we're very proud to have our student representative serving on the Commission.

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And our student representative lillianner will do the 18:10:30 introduction. All right., hear me. Good right, Yes, nervous, anyways.

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18:10:37 So, for our next honorary is Chad Gardner. Chuck Garner is, was recognized for.

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Leveraging his businesses in a manner that benefits the community through donations,.

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Partnerships, and special programming at his restaurants chat has positively impacted the.

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Community through numerous 18:10:54 nonprofit, terrible organizations.

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He's Philip,, whose philanthropic support continued in the pandemic crisis, making a measurable.

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Impact on those nonprofits, and the clients they served in, he is.

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18:11:07, a fort,, a for-profit entrepreneur committed to helping the local businesses.

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And the region, and the regions, underserved, and regions underserved.

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18:11:17 Citizens thrive in Chad, managed through the covid 19 challenges and helped address.

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Sitting issues and the community's needs. 18:11:22 He served on the board of the Main.

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Street Palm Springs Business Association, and the Mayor's Palm Springs, Kovan, 19 reopening.

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Task force, recognize for his giving spirit and support to the community in good times.

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And through the 18:11:34 conference. Kovat. 19 crisis. Chad.

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Gardner is the recipient of the city of the city of Palm, Springs Human, Rights Commission,.

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2,022 community service, award., 18:11:46, Okay,, Well,, I, I, honestly, don't know what to say: I've been so busy with opening a restaurant and a hotel coming on board and.

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Managing my existing businesses. I don't really have any prepared remarks.

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18:12:02 I want to say thank you.. I have always thought that mit Ctl.

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18:12:07 And philanthropy was something that was was.. I was meant to do as as my husband.

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And I have been very blessed., 18:12:20 There wasn't a time in our lives.

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When, when we had lot to give,, and we have felt that through our hard work, that we've.

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Been able to give back to the community., it's been so good to <unknown>. I am very honored.

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To receive 18:12:42 this, as I feel like a lot of my.

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Philanthropy, we don't do for recognition, and that's not the reason we get involved.

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And do the things that we do I'm more of a behind the scenes. Kind of guy.

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18:12:54 And, so this is.- this is very humbling, and I just want to say thank you for the recognition.

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18:12:59 It would completely unexpected and I'm humbled by your your your recognition.

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18:13:07 Thank you. Congratulations, Chat: Thank you. Okay,, and we will have our next.

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Commissioner. 18:13:22 Do the introduction The and for the.

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Last award so Kalina are Commissioner Robles. 18:13:35 You're on the hot seat, right now.

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Thanks chair to heart, good evening,, everyone!, 18:13:37 It is my honor to be with you here.

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Tonight, to present this community service war to our next Honoree Dan Levine, A.

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18:13:45 Dean Levine Dean is recognized for a support of charitable and fundraising events.

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That have helped improve the quality of life. 18:13:53 For, those living in Palm Springs.

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When the Coronavirus pandemic hit and restaurants and bars were ordered to close.,.

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18:13:59 It was an unprecedented situation for many business owners.

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18:14:03 Dean didn't slow down a socially minded business, owner. Dean stepped up and.

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Served on the Mayor's business transition and re-entry task force, form.

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18:14:13 Early in the covid crisis, he contributed his leadership to help others in the community,.

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And served on the city's, parklet design, standards, work group to suggest design guidelines and.

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Operational standards for Parklets 18:14:25 Dean helped employees through the.

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Crisis, continues supporting community organizations, and offered his time to help shape policy.

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To assist the business community in returning to operations amid a covid environment.

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18:14:40 Dean is an example of what makes Palm springs. The charitable and hospitable.

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Community. 18:14:45 Dean is recognized with the Community.

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Service award as a business owner who continues to have a positive effect on our community.

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18:14:54 Please welcome Dean, Levine. yay and in in Dean's, absent absence.

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18:15:05 We will accept the award and present it to him on the night when he's not having.

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An emergency at the restaurant. 18:15:13 So, thank you for for that. And. Now.

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I will move into the conclusion of our program. 18:15:23 Human rights. Advocacy is not for.

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The faint of heart. 18:15:28 But I urge you all to speak up in.

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An age of reimagined, truth., 18:15:35 It's more important than ever that.

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We counter the distortion of facts and abuse of rights.

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18:15:42 The spin in the media and in the politics, by presenting the evidence.

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And standing up for the rule of law. 18:15:50 Human rights are not the domain of.

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The left or for the right. 18:15:55 They are there to protect the most.

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Vulnerable in our communities to equalize the imbalances between the powerful and the.

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Powerless, and to advance fairness and equality for all of us in these days, we need to reach.

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Back to those we've 18:16:14 left behind to ensure that they have.

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A voice, and are integrated into all that society can offer.

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18:16:21 Every person,, no matter. Their background has dignity and value.

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18:16:26 Everyone has human rights, and those rights must be protected. Let's understand.

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The rule of law, and the maintenance of human rights that are connected, and that 57% of.

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The world's population live outside the protection of the rule of law,.

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18:16:45, that's 4,000,000,000 people struggling for basic human rights on a daily basis.

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18:16:51 We can do better. Fundamental human rights not only evolved through common law,.

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They reflect community standards, freedom of speech,, freedom of assembly, and equality.

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Of all before the law. 18:17:06 Finally,, as we work to ensure fundamental.

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Rights are realized for everyone,. Let us in Palm Springs respect and rely on the common.

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Sense and goodwill of those who live here because change happens when we work together.

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On behalf of the 18:17:24 commission, our gratitude and thanks.

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To all the honorees. who are contributing to.

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Advancing human rights in their own way., and we thank all of.

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You for coming along and supporting this year's honorees. We conclude by saying what a privilege.

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For 18:17:44 me, it, and all the commissioners.

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To serve the city.

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The community. 18:17:51 And again special thanks to.

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Our city Liaison's jay, Verada and Annie Rodriguez,, who keep us going: strong. Thank, you all for.

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Participating and congratulations to the honorees have a wonderful.

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18:18:04 evening, Mr. Chair Denis Dean, is with us, Dan.. You were presented an award.

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In your absence, and I accepted on your behalf. 18:18:16 But I, you you,. If you have a acknowledgement.

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That you would like to give,. We would welcome that.

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I appreciate it, and thank you, and I just humbles me.