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>> All righ. >> Welcome everyone to the special council meeting on the council PRESIDENT's awards your council PRESIDENT For the ourselves. So pass the gavel on to our incoming PRESIDENT Council. PRESIDENT Designate Howland. But before we get to that, I have some special awards and just some reflections on on the year. So no better way to reflect and thank the people that stood by you provide an amazing service to the community. So first, we're going to go a little off script out of order as I tend to do, MR. Secretary, we have the Jax gents here and their founders. So I would love you could read the proclamation and some of the notes for the Jets and I'll go down to the podium will give them. There are other resolution framed in signed, then that's how we get started. Then we're going to the rest of the words after that. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT. Tonight, the Jacksonville City Council is pleased to present a city council resolution honoring the Jax Jones Inc founder and executive director Marie Marie Gloucester. >> And the outstanding Young man of the organization. Founded in Jacksonville. In 2016, the Jax Jones have become a model of mentorship scholarship leadership and service. Empowering young men to excel in the classroom in their communities and on the national stage. Through discipline, Brotherhood and a commitment to excellence. The organization has achieved a remarkable record of academic success while inspiring the next generation of leaders. Earlier this year, the Jax Chance captured the Florida states that championship earning the opportunity to represent our state in the prestigious Stop Wars National Step Show in Dallas, Texas. They're competing against the nation's best. They claim the title of national champion for the second time bringing national recognition and pride to the city of Jacksonville. You MAY remember them performing at council PRESIDENT Eric goes installation last year. Their achievements reflect the very best of Jacksonville thought through talent, perseverance, discipline and purpose. Please join the Jacksonville City Council in congratulating the Jax Jones Inc on their extraordinary accomplishments. >> Not one, but 2 time national champion. I'm not talking about just Jacksonville or just a state of Florida, but the national champions Time right here from Jacksonville. And I first want to thank council member Johnson for taking the lead on getting the wording, everything for the resolution done. But we really want to honor them. And it's not just about stepping is not just about performing. This group transforms young young men into men and prepares them for life and gives them hope and opportunity for taking on the next challenge what they have coming forward. So their founder, I'm proud to say is a friend of mine Mars. So we want to present this to you. And if you have some words or anything you'd like to say, we love to hear from you. Thank I'll start by just saying that to the 3 young man behind me. I just appreciate being your coach and your mentor. That's why we do this artwork, which is sometimes hard work, but it's always hard word to the entire city council. Thank you for your support. Over the last several years for the work that we do in our community. >> I see some folks in some purple jacket back there. And every time I call them my team in of Omega Psi Phi, I never hear no. >> And I see a founding principle firms on revoke that he wanted students over here. So I just want to make sure right now is DR. Boston and a school over there. We've all but to the city council and say everyone to the PRESIDENT Here go outgoing and so the COUNCILMAN. Jonathan, thank you so very much. >> I was going to turn around post for quick photo and then we'll get rolling with the program. >> MR. Council present. Before we move on with the program. COUNCILMAN Terrance Freeman would like to say a few words. Thank you so much. Thank MISTER PRESIDENT designate to those young man. I think it's their Gray's what greater than so. We have 2 young men who are graduated seniors and they're going to Morehouse. One is also going to delay university on a baseball star that off. >> I thought I in the last quarter to the 3 young men, which one is the best answer out of 3 worst ever. Just got out at Sky. Thank you guys. What you do. Thank you, sir. Over back back to you, MR. Jones resident. All right. So we're going to started with the presentation of the council PRESIDENT's awards. So I'm gonna be plan a little back and forth with the count secretary's going to read the names of the awards and kind of what they're about. And then I will give. >> few remarks and announce each award winner and an all-out each award winner to come. If they want to give remarks for 2 minutes, Max will allow that. And don't want anything as long as we get out of here by about 4.40, I'm good to go, MR. Secretary. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT. >> First Ward is the Robert Wood Johnson. Good Government Award. Bob Johnson joined the council auditors office in 1968. When the consolidated government was first formed. He first served as the assistant council auditor and after 9 years became the council auditor, a position he held for more than 25 years before retiring from city government in 2003. Bob Johnson served the city council. The entire city government and the citizens of Jacksonville for more than 35 years with honesty and integrity and an unwavering commitment to making city government the best it could be. Bob was the epitome of a public servant always looking out for the best interest of the taxpayer while promoting efficiency and effective service. Bob Johnson's legacy of integrity, service and friendship will never be forgotten. And it is a tremendous honor for a city employee to receive the award named in Bob's honor. Johnson, Good Government award. The recipient recipient of the Robert Johnson, Good Government Award personifies the outstanding public service and exemplary reputation for integrity and honesty to the city Council and to the people of Jacksonville, which was set as a benchmark by Johnson who served as counsel water for over. 25 years. >> Thanks, secretary. This person won't come to a surprise that I chose this person to win this award. Every single person on this day as has the cell phone number of this gentleman in their pocket. And when they need a problem in their district saw when they have someone call when when something is missing, not just us solid waste, but all kind of things you call Williams Williams a fix it for you. So I'm honored to give this award to my brother, even though he is he is still one of my dear friends and really pours his heart out to the city and gets the job Supports this council supports everything happened. So Williams, if you could comedown accept this award. >> I said I wasn't speaking this year because I didn't speak for Randy last year. So I don't want Randy looking And and you, you know, like everybody like me. I love the boat. Appreciate you, Kevin. I also appreciate council. Definitely love you, Randy I don't know what to say. Can. >> Just keep doing the work. Don't know we've created love. Think I got a lot of it. >> MR. Secretary. >> The Melody Star and Bishop Award. The melodies. Taryn Bishop Board was established in 2009 by the outgoing council PRESIDENT Ronnie Fussell to honor the unsung community service by a citizen or organization. In 2009 outgoing PRESIDENT Ronnie Fussell established a star Bishop Award and community service by a citizen organization. The first award was presented posthumously to the award's namesake start. Bishop, the daughter of Councilmember Bill Bishop and his wife, Melanie Bishop. Start shut died MARCH 2009 at age. 21 from als, Lou Gehrig's disease was well known for her devotion to her community, her church and to numerous causes large and small, which she pursued with passion and enthusiasm until her untimely death. This award is given annually by the outgoing PRESIDENT To recognize the countless acts of civic involvement and neighborly assistance that take place around the city every day which contribute to the city's quality of life. Thank you. >> So there's a saying that there's strength in numbers. So this next organization will honor combines the efforts of not one, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5. Not 6, not 7, but how many organizations that I didn't write 9? Yes, there are 9 organizations and chapters of the organizations represented throughout the city there's not a weekend in Jacksonville over the course of the year where there is not one of these organizations out either doing voting drive a food drive, doing mentoring programs really servicing the community. >> So without further ado, welcome, their current PRESIDENT, Charles Gillette. To honor the first Coast National Panhellenic Council as the award winner. >> And there several represent several representatives of all the Divine 9 organization. So well, Gillette have a few words. And then we'll have everybody come for a picture. >> This one's for you has the PRESIDENT. This is for the organization that House. That too past PRESIDENT. You're speaking okay. All right. Good afternoon Council. Good >> It is my honor and privilege. Always tell my a organization which is Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity incorporated. I've got a brother for 41 years. I always tell them that it is a privilege to serve. I am a late comer to National Paralytic Council. I've only been serving for the last 8 years. I believe. I have got a new appreciation for Greek life because for the first 30 years or so, most of the dead were Ralph. Working with organization opened my eyes to the kind of brotherhood and sisterhood that is required to do this kind of work. I am privileged and honored to lead this organization 9. We officially known as the Divine 9 and its 14 chapters. And we have done great work. I will be PRESIDENT For another 18 months. You will be seeing on a daily basis because the work is required. Stronger together. On blue shirt. Do you go Go, go, go. To >> And all of that >> MR. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT. Charles de Web award. The City council's most prestigious internal award. The weather word is bestowed annually by the outgoing PRESIDENT On the council member who best exemplifies the extraordinary commitment to a public service demonstrated by the Lake Charles, the Web during his years on the City Council. MR. Webb served on the city council from 1971 until he died in 1976. We present this award annually not to single out an individual but to focus on the accomplishments of an individual who all working with his or her colleagues made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of this city and this city. I'm sorry this council in the city. Thank sector. Looks like you're still looking at your notes. >> All right. So I look at the history of the past winners on here. And I noticed a couple presidents before me, not just me actually had a hard time deciding and and chose to people to to honor with this award. So I've chosen to do that this year. One of them, it's kind of an award just having my back this this councilmember any time I needed him to do anything, whether it was chairing a committee he was stepping up news asked him how he could help. He was a true servant and has a past PRESIDENT. You don't always find someone who's willing to just jump in and do anything that was needed. So the first Charles de Web award goes to who my daughter calls Iran a past PRESIDENT Dr on sale. >> We don't have Monroe here for you. It would be found in the room. What I'm >> Thank you. I've got some family here and friends here. Appreciate it. >> the picture. The picture come What I cried when he won the award and for the next winner of the Charles, the weather work. This one is more of a lifetime achievement award, if you will. This person has been on the council for a while and has really blood sweat and tears for their district and all the things that they do to make it happen all the time, sir, everything that this person has accomplished, they've done it with with with humility and with hard work and sweat equity. It's no secret that I call this person. A family member. So to the winner of the Charles, the weather word. Mama Jacoby Pittman. >> year. >> I know you work hard for the mega District. I got. >> I know now is no good in the world that I shoes. And, you know, all of that got ready for it. But Kevin is always told you, I've known you for a long time that GOD has something for you. >> And he's not finished with you yet. And I want you to know that I'm very, very proud of you. >> So I want to say this award means some so much. I know I'm on my way the door. The mega district means a lot. I think a lot of you all know that and I buy for the people in the community and what matters to them matters to me. And so this or it means a lot. And so I just want to say thank you. And it's good to have my brothers and sisters here and thank you all and my I was wondering. >> Why you To give you the capital came here for a candidate because this was last meeting. But >> thank you all. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You didn't Righ moving on down the line, MR. Secretary. >> Mary Singleton Memorial Award. We present this award annually by the outgoing council PRESIDENT To the outstanding Committee chair. This award was named after former council member Mary Singleton reinstated in 2012. Ariel Singleton Memorial Award. The late Mary Little John Singleton was one of the first women elected to the city Council in modern times having first been elected to the council of the prior city of Jacksonville in 1967, she served as vice PRESIDENT Of the former city Council for the 1967 68 term. Singleton and Sally Mathis were also the first minorities to serve on the city council since George Ross in 19. 0, 7, She was elected to the first city council after consolidation serving from 1968, to 1972. When she was elected to the Florida state Legislature. Singleton was re elected to the legislature in 1974. A graduate of Florida, a m University Singleton was a former schoolteacher and known for her work as chair of the Child Daycare Commission. She died of cancer in 1980. The governor declared DECEMBER 7th 1990, Mary Single today in remembrance of her efforts toward peace and brotherhood. The Jacksonville City Council recognized JANUARY 30th 1992 as Mary Singleton Day and establish them. Ariel Singleton Memorial Award for Justice, peace and Social Harmony. >> Ryan, thank you, MR. And as former winner of the Mary Singleton award, I know what it takes to lead a committee as it's not always easy. You've got got a lot of work to put in extra meetings extra time this this award winner not only led his committee through all kind of. Zoning issues and all kind of crazy things that happened Tuesday nights halfway through the given the responsibility of leading the finance committee as well. So running 2 committees for the 2nd half of the year and also a special committee. It's my privilege and honor to announce that this award goes to Joe Carlucci. >> Now the vice PRESIDENT Designate Joe Carlucci. And the families in the front row. >> You got a space PRESIDENT Designate right? That right there. >> All right. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT it only took 3 committees to get I've set the bar very high for the rest of the group Now, look, I really appreciate You know, is I enjoy use. Ian was under huge are no easy and learned a lot from you. And I've learned a lot from you during council PRESIDENT And shipment. Thank you so much for this award. I I really I really appreciate it. Thank you. Think Alex. >> Well, learn one family come >> She's get. George go broke with guys. >> All right. One more time for vice PRESIDENT Doesn't Joe Carlucci? All right, MR. Teal. >> MR. PRESIDENT must be trying to get lazy. So this is the council PRESIDENT's award. In appreciation of your leadership, dedication and commitment to the Jacksonville City Council and the city of Jacksonville. All right. >> Most of you have are very familiar with some of the past award winners. But his next person I consider kind unsung hero this gentleman is in charge of something very, very important to one of our most important agencies. So without giving everything away, I guess I just have to. He leads the training division as the chief of Jfrd. And you know, if you read the news lately, it's hard to get good people. It's hard to get good workers is hard to keep good firefighters within us and the work that this chief has done over the last year to actively help recruit, actually help retain. And it's really make a difference that we have the best young firefighters come out of our academy that can take care of our city, make them safe. I just wanted to honor his. Work in his commitment to the city and keeping us safe as another brother of mine. I'm very honored and distinguished to give this award to Terrence Holmes. Chief 10 Well, as most know, I'm not man of many words, but and a powerful words when I do decide to speak. So I can say is I consider Kevin a friend. It's all is a privilege. I've always live about his motto that. >> My if you stand, appreciate it. And I'm I'm I was not alone with us. She said in everything you do, this is what they taught me. Do it from the heart. That's just as simple as it goes. And the brother is life friends, whatever you do, still it from the heart. And that's the that's the little bot. >> That's what I stand on. So I appreciate thank you once again, PRESIDENT, thank you. City Council appreciation. I'm >> Thank for it. Think we just have one more MR. Chill. So this Soward. For those of you who have had the honor, the privilege and the pleasure of working with over the years and his dedication city of Jacksonville. The recognize that there aren't enough words to describe his impact of the city, its employees and its citizens. We present this award annually in recognition of outstanding leadership, integrity and commitment to public service. >> All right. So for those of you that did have the honor and the privilege to work with Sam Mousa, this next person has probably the complete opposite approach, leadership, but with the same goal in mind to serve the city and to serve others. So Sam was very vicarious very boisterous area. Just matter of fact, his next person leads with humility, leads quietly. But when he speaks, we all listen and so the winner of this award has helped me through a lot of things that no one even knows about. He's just there as a friend as a brother. So this work goes to pass. PRESIDENT Randy White. If they want to on the clock, I think you're going to be too >> It won't be long now. All want to thank and want to thank the family and part of this family up there. Ron was a recipient the first year in office. Leaders of the or do wish we didn't have a wish we had say I'm here, but he was a great man. A point you more about the city, the all of U.S. Combined. And thank you very much. And I will not tell all Times creation. >> I really appreciate it. It. >> Take your time. Here's news I didn't see All of it. >> We have a Samsung make most of with us. So we're going to have Nick come up and join photo. All right. As we wrap up a couple more just quick. Thank You's one. My beautiful wife Daisy is here it's well documented. Pretty tumultuous year and a pretty wild intense and well documented. It's great to have a the love of my life waiting at home for me telling me that she doesn't read the news articles, but it looks so good on camera that she was happy to see. That was another one out. So I love Thank you so much for being my rock this year. There's another person I consider a rock and a great person in my life who has my back at all times. And that's Jackie Lee. >> It up for exactly. The best. See a yes, yes. >> We are all headed on much-needed vacations after this year. But it has been a true honor and privilege to lead this body and to lead this legislative branch of the city. It's with great honor I pass the gavel on to to incoming PRESIDENT Alan >> Well, just remember it for the good times and the bad. It's all great. Thank you so much. And GOD bless everybody. >> You can adjourn the MISTER PRESIDENT before we you call it to order. So you're going adjourn. So would you mind returning to the seat? And that will give me an opportunity to recognize myself in the queue and say a few words. >> Perfect. All The chair as PRESIDENT We get out. >> Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT, while you're walking up, I just wanted to thank you on behalf of the entire city Council for your excellent leadership this year, it was a terrific council. Your we talked about it before you delivered families much needed tax The budget. >> You made just the city safer with many of your policies and legislation that you approved got past. And it has been like I said, a terrific council year. >> Your gifts are is on its way. It'll be in your office when you are back from overseas. We all chipped and I think you'll be really happy with it. And in case anyone else want to say a few words to the council PRESIDENT. They MAY they can get on the queue. But I just want to it's been a real pleasure working with you and helping you get your agenda across. And I wish you and Daisy a safe and wonderful trip overseas, sir. Thank you. All right. Thank you, sir. Appreciate that. We present to you this card in advance of the gift that's on its way. Thank you. Thank you. It people in the queue all just loaded front you. That's a little bit. There's something That's PRESIDENT Freeman. >> Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT was on the way to didn't mean to do it tonight, but I guess we'll get this under way. Now, one I wanted to thank you for your step. And it's that steadfastness been through the highs and lower life for your time on the council. And I can still reflect back sitting on my porch and you're contemplating running for school board. And now we see you sitting here and the growth that has taken place since that time. But more importantly, I want to thank you for interesting you as I continue. Well, going on this journey that GOD has placed me on in arena policymaking. And this ministry of politics keep fighting a battle for kids. And I want to thank you for entrusting me with your legacy policy. Your pod, you project. It did not get delivered by the end. Some extenuating circumstances. However, the way it's been arranged, just going to be around for the next 2 or 3 years now. And I think GOD always has a bigger purpose and a plan, especially with some tough budget coming. You're still going have that impact kids lives. So thank you for that. Keep being who you are. And I look forward to returning vacation to get the gift that we got you, whatever it Thank you. >> Thank you. Brother Freeman is given past. PRESIDENT Freeman. There's do enough in the queue. So you all have a gift left. You guys something to commemorate years council PRESIDENT Feel for the the take that home with the open and now you won't be surprised when you see that came from me. But I want to thank all of you. GOD bless you. Love Thanks, everyone for coming and now. Good luck to the next level leadership guys. And will do well serving the city.

Agenda textCity Council - Special Council Meeting on President Awards

117 W. Duval Street

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Council Chamber,

1st Floor, City Hall

Jason Teal

Council Secretary/Director

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Bernadette D. Smith

Chief of Legislative Services

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Sergeant-At-Arms

JSO Personnel

Honorable Kevin Carrico

President, 2025-2026

District 4

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Honorable Nick Howland

Vice President, 2025-2026

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City of Jacksonville

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

4:00 PM

City Council

Agenda - Final

Special Council Meeting on President Awards

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. INTRODUCTION BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT CARRICO

IV. PRESENTATION OF 2025-2026 PRESIDENT'S AWARDS

V. ADJOURN

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>> All righ. >> Welcome everyone to the special council meeting on the council PRESIDENT's awards your council PRESIDENT For the ourselves. So pass the gavel on to our incoming PRESIDENT Council. PRESIDENT Designate Howland. But before we get to that, I have some special awards and just some reflections on on the year. So no better way to reflect and thank the people that stood by you provide an amazing service to the community. So first, we're going to go a little off script out of order as I tend to do, MR. Secretary, we have the Jax gents here and their founders. So I would love you could read the proclamation and some of the notes for the Jets and I'll go down to the podium will give them. There are other resolution framed in signed, then that's how we get started. Then we're going to the rest of the words after that. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT. Tonight, the Jacksonville City Council is pleased to present a city council resolution honoring the Jax Jones Inc founder and executive director Marie Marie Gloucester. >> And the outstanding Young man of the organization. Founded in Jacksonville. In 2016, the Jax Jones have become a model of mentorship scholarship leadership and service. Empowering young men to excel in the classroom in their communities and on the national stage. Through discipline, Brotherhood and a commitment to excellence. The organization has achieved a remarkable record of academic success while inspiring the next generation of leaders. Earlier this year, the Jax Chance captured the Florida states that championship earning the opportunity to represent our state in the prestigious Stop Wars National Step Show in Dallas, Texas. They're competing against the nation's best. They claim the title of national champion for the second time bringing national recognition and pride to the city of Jacksonville. You MAY remember them performing at council PRESIDENT Eric goes installation last year. Their achievements reflect the very best of Jacksonville thought through talent, perseverance, discipline and purpose. Please join the Jacksonville City Council in congratulating the Jax Jones Inc on their extraordinary accomplishments. >> Not one, but 2 time national champion. I'm not talking about just Jacksonville or just a state of Florida, but the national champions Time right here from Jacksonville. And I first want to thank council member Johnson for taking the lead on getting the wording, everything for the resolution done. But we really want to honor them. And it's not just about stepping is not just about performing. This group transforms young young men into men and prepares them for life and gives them hope and opportunity for taking on the next challenge what they have coming forward. So their founder, I'm proud to say is a friend of mine Mars. So we want to present this to you. And if you have some words or anything you'd like to say, we love to hear from you. Thank I'll start by just saying that to the 3 young man behind me. I just appreciate being your coach and your mentor. That's why we do this artwork, which is sometimes hard work, but it's always hard word to the entire city council. Thank you for your support. Over the last several years for the work that we do in our community. >> I see some folks in some purple jacket back there. And every time I call them my team in of Omega Psi Phi, I never hear no. >> And I see a founding principle firms on revoke that he wanted students over here. So I just want to make sure right now is DR. Boston and a school over there. We've all but to the city council and say everyone to the PRESIDENT Here go outgoing and so the COUNCILMAN. Jonathan, thank you so very much. >> I was going to turn around post for quick photo and then we'll get rolling with the program. >> MR. Council present. Before we move on with the program. COUNCILMAN Terrance Freeman would like to say a few words. Thank you so much. Thank MISTER PRESIDENT designate to those young man. I think it's their Gray's what greater than so. We have 2 young men who are graduated seniors and they're going to Morehouse. One is also going to delay university on a baseball star that off. >> I thought I in the last quarter to the 3 young men, which one is the best answer out of 3 worst ever. Just got out at Sky. Thank you guys. What you do. Thank you, sir. Over back back to you, MR. Jones resident. All right. So we're going to started with the presentation of the council PRESIDENT's awards. So I'm gonna be plan a little back and forth with the count secretary's going to read the names of the awards and kind of what they're about. And then I will give. >> few remarks and announce each award winner and an all-out each award winner to come. If they want to give remarks for 2 minutes, Max will allow that. And don't want anything as long as we get out of here by about 4.40, I'm good to go, MR. Secretary. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT. >> First Ward is the Robert Wood Johnson. Good Government Award. Bob Johnson joined the council auditors office in 1968. When the consolidated government was first formed. He first served as the assistant council auditor and after 9 years became the council auditor, a position he held for more than 25 years before retiring from city government in 2003. Bob Johnson served the city council. The entire city government and the citizens of Jacksonville for more than 35 years with honesty and integrity and an unwavering commitment to making city government the best it could be. Bob was the epitome of a public servant always looking out for the best interest of the taxpayer while promoting efficiency and effective service. Bob Johnson's legacy of integrity, service and friendship will never be forgotten. And it is a tremendous honor for a city employee to receive the award named in Bob's honor. Johnson, Good Government award. The recipient recipient of the Robert Johnson, Good Government Award personifies the outstanding public service and exemplary reputation for integrity and honesty to the city Council and to the people of Jacksonville, which was set as a benchmark by Johnson who served as counsel water for over. 25 years. >> Thanks, secretary. This person won't come to a surprise that I chose this person to win this award. Every single person on this day as has the cell phone number of this gentleman in their pocket. And when they need a problem in their district saw when they have someone call when when something is missing, not just us solid waste, but all kind of things you call Williams Williams a fix it for you. So I'm honored to give this award to my brother, even though he is he is still one of my dear friends and really pours his heart out to the city and gets the job Supports this council supports everything happened. So Williams, if you could comedown accept this award. >> I said I wasn't speaking this year because I didn't speak for Randy last year. So I don't want Randy looking And and you, you know, like everybody like me. I love the boat. Appreciate you, Kevin. I also appreciate council. Definitely love you, Randy I don't know what to say. Can. >> Just keep doing the work. Don't know we've created love. Think I got a lot of it. >> MR. Secretary. >> The Melody Star and Bishop Award. The melodies. Taryn Bishop Board was established in 2009 by the outgoing council PRESIDENT Ronnie Fussell to honor the unsung community service by a citizen or organization. In 2009 outgoing PRESIDENT Ronnie Fussell established a star Bishop Award and community service by a citizen organization. The first award was presented posthumously to the award's namesake start. Bishop, the daughter of Councilmember Bill Bishop and his wife, Melanie Bishop. Start shut died MARCH 2009 at age. 21 from als, Lou Gehrig's disease was well known for her devotion to her community, her church and to numerous causes large and small, which she pursued with passion and enthusiasm until her untimely death. This award is given annually by the outgoing PRESIDENT To recognize the countless acts of civic involvement and neighborly assistance that take place around the city every day which contribute to the city's quality of life. Thank you. >> So there's a saying that there's strength in numbers. So this next organization will honor combines the efforts of not one, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5. Not 6, not 7, but how many organizations that I didn't write 9? Yes, there are 9 organizations and chapters of the organizations represented throughout the city there's not a weekend in Jacksonville over the course of the year where there is not one of these organizations out either doing voting drive a food drive, doing mentoring programs really servicing the community. >> So without further ado, welcome, their current PRESIDENT, Charles Gillette. To honor the first Coast National Panhellenic Council as the award winner. >> And there several represent several representatives of all the Divine 9 organization. So well, Gillette have a few words. And then we'll have everybody come for a picture. >> This one's for you has the PRESIDENT. This is for the organization that House. That too past PRESIDENT. You're speaking okay. All right. Good afternoon Council. Good >> It is my honor and privilege. Always tell my a organization which is Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity incorporated. I've got a brother for 41 years. I always tell them that it is a privilege to serve. I am a late comer to National Paralytic Council. I've only been serving for the last 8 years. I believe. I have got a new appreciation for Greek life because for the first 30 years or so, most of the dead were Ralph. Working with organization opened my eyes to the kind of brotherhood and sisterhood that is required to do this kind of work. I am privileged and honored to lead this organization 9. We officially known as the Divine 9 and its 14 chapters. And we have done great work. I will be PRESIDENT For another 18 months. You will be seeing on a daily basis because the work is required. Stronger together. On blue shirt. Do you go Go, go, go. To >> And all of that >> MR. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT. Charles de Web award. The City council's most prestigious internal award. The weather word is bestowed annually by the outgoing PRESIDENT On the council member who best exemplifies the extraordinary commitment to a public service demonstrated by the Lake Charles, the Web during his years on the City Council. MR. Webb served on the city council from 1971 until he died in 1976. We present this award annually not to single out an individual but to focus on the accomplishments of an individual who all working with his or her colleagues made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of this city and this city. I'm sorry this council in the city. Thank sector. Looks like you're still looking at your notes. >> All right. So I look at the history of the past winners on here. And I noticed a couple presidents before me, not just me actually had a hard time deciding and and chose to people to to honor with this award. So I've chosen to do that this year. One of them, it's kind of an award just having my back this this councilmember any time I needed him to do anything, whether it was chairing a committee he was stepping up news asked him how he could help. He was a true servant and has a past PRESIDENT. You don't always find someone who's willing to just jump in and do anything that was needed. So the first Charles de Web award goes to who my daughter calls Iran a past PRESIDENT Dr on sale. >> We don't have Monroe here for you. It would be found in the room. What I'm >> Thank you. I've got some family here and friends here. Appreciate it. >> the picture. The picture come What I cried when he won the award and for the next winner of the Charles, the weather work. This one is more of a lifetime achievement award, if you will. This person has been on the council for a while and has really blood sweat and tears for their district and all the things that they do to make it happen all the time, sir, everything that this person has accomplished, they've done it with with with humility and with hard work and sweat equity. It's no secret that I call this person. A family member. So to the winner of the Charles, the weather word. Mama Jacoby Pittman. >> year. >> I know you work hard for the mega District. I got. >> I know now is no good in the world that I shoes. And, you know, all of that got ready for it. But Kevin is always told you, I've known you for a long time that GOD has something for you. >> And he's not finished with you yet. And I want you to know that I'm very, very proud of you. >> So I want to say this award means some so much. I know I'm on my way the door. The mega district means a lot. I think a lot of you all know that and I buy for the people in the community and what matters to them matters to me. And so this or it means a lot. And so I just want to say thank you. And it's good to have my brothers and sisters here and thank you all and my I was wondering. >> Why you To give you the capital came here for a candidate because this was last meeting. But >> thank you all. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You didn't Righ moving on down the line, MR. Secretary. >> Mary Singleton Memorial Award. We present this award annually by the outgoing council PRESIDENT To the outstanding Committee chair. This award was named after former council member Mary Singleton reinstated in 2012. Ariel Singleton Memorial Award. The late Mary Little John Singleton was one of the first women elected to the city Council in modern times having first been elected to the council of the prior city of Jacksonville in 1967, she served as vice PRESIDENT Of the former city Council for the 1967 68 term. Singleton and Sally Mathis were also the first minorities to serve on the city council since George Ross in 19. 0, 7, She was elected to the first city council after consolidation serving from 1968, to 1972. When she was elected to the Florida state Legislature. Singleton was re elected to the legislature in 1974. A graduate of Florida, a m University Singleton was a former schoolteacher and known for her work as chair of the Child Daycare Commission. She died of cancer in 1980. The governor declared DECEMBER 7th 1990, Mary Single today in remembrance of her efforts toward peace and brotherhood. The Jacksonville City Council recognized JANUARY 30th 1992 as Mary Singleton Day and establish them. Ariel Singleton Memorial Award for Justice, peace and Social Harmony. >> Ryan, thank you, MR. And as former winner of the Mary Singleton award, I know what it takes to lead a committee as it's not always easy. You've got got a lot of work to put in extra meetings extra time this this award winner not only led his committee through all kind of. Zoning issues and all kind of crazy things that happened Tuesday nights halfway through the given the responsibility of leading the finance committee as well. So running 2 committees for the 2nd half of the year and also a special committee. It's my privilege and honor to announce that this award goes to Joe Carlucci. >> Now the vice PRESIDENT Designate Joe Carlucci. And the families in the front row. >> You got a space PRESIDENT Designate right? That right there. >> All right. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT it only took 3 committees to get I've set the bar very high for the rest of the group Now, look, I really appreciate You know, is I enjoy use. Ian was under huge are no easy and learned a lot from you. And I've learned a lot from you during council PRESIDENT And shipment. Thank you so much for this award. I I really I really appreciate it. Thank you. Think Alex. >> Well, learn one family come >> She's get. George go broke with guys. >> All right. One more time for vice PRESIDENT Doesn't Joe Carlucci? All right, MR. Teal. >> MR. PRESIDENT must be trying to get lazy. So this is the council PRESIDENT's award. In appreciation of your leadership, dedication and commitment to the Jacksonville City Council and the city of Jacksonville. All right. >> Most of you have are very familiar with some of the past award winners. But his next person I consider kind unsung hero this gentleman is in charge of something very, very important to one of our most important agencies. So without giving everything away, I guess I just have to. He leads the training division as the chief of Jfrd. And you know, if you read the news lately, it's hard to get good people. It's hard to get good workers is hard to keep good firefighters within us and the work that this chief has done over the last year to actively help recruit, actually help retain. And it's really make a difference that we have the best young firefighters come out of our academy that can take care of our city, make them safe. I just wanted to honor his. Work in his commitment to the city and keeping us safe as another brother of mine. I'm very honored and distinguished to give this award to Terrence Holmes. Chief 10 Well, as most know, I'm not man of many words, but and a powerful words when I do decide to speak. So I can say is I consider Kevin a friend. It's all is a privilege. I've always live about his motto that. >> My if you stand, appreciate it. And I'm I'm I was not alone with us. She said in everything you do, this is what they taught me. Do it from the heart. That's just as simple as it goes. And the brother is life friends, whatever you do, still it from the heart. And that's the that's the little bot. >> That's what I stand on. So I appreciate thank you once again, PRESIDENT, thank you. City Council appreciation. I'm >> Thank for it. Think we just have one more MR. Chill. So this Soward. For those of you who have had the honor, the privilege and the pleasure of working with over the years and his dedication city of Jacksonville. The recognize that there aren't enough words to describe his impact of the city, its employees and its citizens. We present this award annually in recognition of outstanding leadership, integrity and commitment to public service. >> All right. So for those of you that did have the honor and the privilege to work with Sam Mousa, this next person has probably the complete opposite approach, leadership, but with the same goal in mind to serve the city and to serve others. So Sam was very vicarious very boisterous area. Just matter of fact, his next person leads with humility, leads quietly. But when he speaks, we all listen and so the winner of this award has helped me through a lot of things that no one even knows about. He's just there as a friend as a brother. So this work goes to pass. PRESIDENT Randy White. If they want to on the clock, I think you're going to be too >> It won't be long now. All want to thank and want to thank the family and part of this family up there. Ron was a recipient the first year in office. Leaders of the or do wish we didn't have a wish we had say I'm here, but he was a great man. A point you more about the city, the all of U.S. Combined. And thank you very much. And I will not tell all Times creation. >> I really appreciate it. It. >> Take your time. Here's news I didn't see All of it. >> We have a Samsung make most of with us. So we're going to have Nick come up and join photo. All right. As we wrap up a couple more just quick. Thank You's one. My beautiful wife Daisy is here it's well documented. Pretty tumultuous year and a pretty wild intense and well documented. It's great to have a the love of my life waiting at home for me telling me that she doesn't read the news articles, but it looks so good on camera that she was happy to see. That was another one out. So I love Thank you so much for being my rock this year. There's another person I consider a rock and a great person in my life who has my back at all times. And that's Jackie Lee. >> It up for exactly. The best. See a yes, yes. >> We are all headed on much-needed vacations after this year. But it has been a true honor and privilege to lead this body and to lead this legislative branch of the city. It's with great honor I pass the gavel on to to incoming PRESIDENT Alan >> Well, just remember it for the good times and the bad. It's all great. Thank you so much. And GOD bless everybody. >> You can adjourn the MISTER PRESIDENT before we you call it to order. So you're going adjourn. So would you mind returning to the seat? And that will give me an opportunity to recognize myself in the queue and say a few words. >> Perfect. All The chair as PRESIDENT We get out. >> Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT, while you're walking up, I just wanted to thank you on behalf of the entire city Council for your excellent leadership this year, it was a terrific council. Your we talked about it before you delivered families much needed tax The budget. >> You made just the city safer with many of your policies and legislation that you approved got past. And it has been like I said, a terrific council year. >> Your gifts are is on its way. It'll be in your office when you are back from overseas. We all chipped and I think you'll be really happy with it. And in case anyone else want to say a few words to the council PRESIDENT. They MAY they can get on the queue. But I just want to it's been a real pleasure working with you and helping you get your agenda across. And I wish you and Daisy a safe and wonderful trip overseas, sir. Thank you. All right. Thank you, sir. Appreciate that. We present to you this card in advance of the gift that's on its way. Thank you. Thank you. It people in the queue all just loaded front you. That's a little bit. There's something That's PRESIDENT Freeman. >> Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT was on the way to didn't mean to do it tonight, but I guess we'll get this under way. Now, one I wanted to thank you for your step. And it's that steadfastness been through the highs and lower life for your time on the council. And I can still reflect back sitting on my porch and you're contemplating running for school board. And now we see you sitting here and the growth that has taken place since that time. But more importantly, I want to thank you for interesting you as I continue. Well, going on this journey that GOD has placed me on in arena policymaking. And this ministry of politics keep fighting a battle for kids. And I want to thank you for entrusting me with your legacy policy. Your pod, you project. It did not get delivered by the end. Some extenuating circumstances. However, the way it's been arranged, just going to be around for the next 2 or 3 years now. And I think GOD always has a bigger purpose and a plan, especially with some tough budget coming. You're still going have that impact kids lives. So thank you for that. Keep being who you are. And I look forward to returning vacation to get the gift that we got you, whatever it Thank you. >> Thank you. Brother Freeman is given past. PRESIDENT Freeman. There's do enough in the queue. So you all have a gift left. You guys something to commemorate years council PRESIDENT Feel for the the take that home with the open and now you won't be surprised when you see that came from me. But I want to thank all of you. GOD bless you. Love Thanks, everyone for coming and now. Good luck to the next level leadership guys. And will do well serving the city.

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