The Mayor's Corner
Tom Gallagher

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the Zonta Club of Cortland has nominated Catherine Bertini as the 2004 Woman of Achievement; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Bertini has worked tirelessly to provide famine relief to countless countries through her leadership as Executive Director of the World Food Program; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Bertini’s leadership served to highlight the impact women have in the local and world community in the distribution of life sustaining food; and

WHEREAS, it is now recognized that women are instrumental in the growth, preparation, storage and delivery of food to their families and communities; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Bertini continues to demonstrate the value and necessity of the leadership role women play in both the global and local community, and

WHEREAS, Ms. Bertini has received numerous awards for her contributions worldwide, but is still a key leader in her hometown and the greater Cortland community; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Bertini was the first woman named to the Cortland Jr./Sr. High School Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame in recognition of her valued contributions worldwide; and

WHEREAS, the Cortland community is truly honored to list Ms. Bertini as one of our own, and sincerely thanks her for the pride she has bestowed on all of us,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Thomas Gallagher, Mayor of the City of Cortland, hereby proclaim May 23, 2004 Catherine Bertini Day in the City of Cortland in recognition of her nomination as the Zonta Club of Cortland’s 2004 Woman of Achievement.

Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Cortland, this 21st day of May, 2004.

Thomas Gallagher, Mayor