Board of Aldermen 05-25-2021 Page 6
President Wilshire
This is only for the Board Members, we will have a public comment period shortly.
Unidentified Person
Well can we turn the comments back on? It’s a violation of Article 22, Freedom of Speech, that’s a form of
speech, so if we could turn the comments back on, that would be great.
Alderwoman Lu
Thank you. I’d like to express my solidarity with Alderman Lopez. | can’t improve on his statements but | want
to thank him for expressing what he did and! am in agreement. Thank you.
President Wilshire
Thank you. Anyone else on the Board?
RECOGNITION PERIOD
Gate City Light Award
President Wilshire to recognize Mayor Donchess to present the Award.
READING MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Mayor Donchess
Thanks Madam President, | have the City Proclamation here which you can sort of see on the camera. This, of
course, honors the United Way of Greater Nashua and | believe we have Mr. Apfelberg here to accept or at least
acknowledge the Award. He is the Executive Director of the United Way.
Whereas:
The Mayor’s Volunteer Recognition Committee is proud to present the 2021 Gate City Light Award to the United
Way of Greater Nashua. This award is given yearly to a local organization or nonprofit for giving their time in the
spirit of the community and for making significant contributions to the people of Nashua. This year, the United
Way has done and more: and
Whereas:
Throughout the pandemic the United Way and its dedicated volunteers stepped up to help when it was needed
most. More than 10,000 food items were collected at several food drives; 15 pop-up food pantries served 8,000
people. More than 250,000 facemasks were handed to the public and volunteers who supported COVID-19
testing and vaccination clinics. In addition, United Way volunteers assisted with refurbishing 750 laptops for
local students to use with on-line learning; implemented a volunteer school tutoring program; packaged and
distributed more than 500 gallons of hand sanitizer and much more.
Whereas:
This is the first time that the United Way has received the Gate City Light Award, it is certainly well-deserved for
their continuous commitment to our community. Since its founding in 1930, the United Way has kept up its
mission to serve Greater Nashua, investing health, education and economic mobility for all: and;
