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September 14, 2016

A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at 6:45 p.m. in the
Aldermanic Chamber.

Vice President Lori Wilshire presided; City Clerk Patricia D. Piecuch recorded.

Prayer was offered by City Clerk Patricia D. Piecuch; Alderman Sean M. McGuinness led in the Pledge to the
Flag.

The roll call was taken with 13 members of the Board of Aldermen present; Alderman Brian S. McCarthy,
Alderman Daniel T. Moriarty were recorded absent. Alderman Clemons arrived after roll call at 6:50p.m.

AMERICA,

COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
WELCOMING CITIES & COUNTIES COHORT

As representatives of local government, we recognize that cities and communities that proactively welcome
newcomers and take steps to ensure their successful integration will be strategically positioned as globally
competitive 21* century leaders.

We therefore resolve to participate in the Welcoming Cities and Counties Cohort and commit to taking the
following initial steps toward creating an environment that is receptive to immigrants, and that unlocks the full

9/22/2016 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO R-16-068

RESOLUTION

AFFIRMING THE CITY OF NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE AS A WELCOMING CITY
AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WELCOMING AMERICA INITIATIVE

CITY OF NASHUA

In the Year Two Thousand and Sixteen

WHEREAS, fostering a welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of race,
ethnicity or place of origin, enhances Nashua’s cultural fabric, economic growth, global
competitiveness and overall prosperity for current and future generations;

Jim Donchess

Mayor - City oF NASHUA

To: Board of Aldermen
From: Jim Donchess
Date: September 22, 2016

Re: Welcoming City Proposed Resolution

Please find the attached proposed resolution to R-16-068 for your consideration at the Board of

Aldermen meeting on September 27, 2016.

Also attached is the “Commitment to Participate in the Welcoming Cities & Counties Cohort”

which sets forth the City’s role under the Welcoming America initiative.

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Welcoming Manchester Resolution CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Board of Mayor and Alderman

Resolution Affirming Manchester, New Hampshire as a Welcoming City and to join the
Welcoming America Initiative, to help unite our community and ensure that all are welcome in
Manchester.

WHEREAS, fostering a welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity
or place of origin, enhances Manchester’s cultural fabric, economical growth, global
competitiveness and overall prosperity for current and future generations; and

Jim Donchess

Mayor + City oF NasHua

To: Board of Aldermen
From: Jim Donchess
Date: September 22, 2016

Re: Welcoming City Legislation

Attached is a copy of the resolution of the Manchester Mayor and Board of Aldermen which
affiliated Manchester with the Welcoming America Initiative. This resolution is posted on the

City of Manchester’s website.

supported in part by affiliates of the Welcoming America initiative. In both years | have
returned from that conference energized and committed to working with other agencies,
organizations and individuals in the city who are working to making new residents feel welcome

and engaged in their new community.

September 21, 2016

To: Mayor James Donchess
From: Jennifer McCormack, Director
RE: Welcoming America initiative

Dear Mayor Donchess,

City of Nashua

Financial Services Division

229 Main Street - Nashua, NH 03060 (603) 589-3171
Fax (603) 589-3209

September 14, 2016

TO: Mayor Donchess
Finance Committee

FROM: _ John Griffin, Chief Financial Officer/Comptroller

SUBJECT: Notification of entry into contract with a 3" party supplier for natural gas supply.