APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. _______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOREN TAYLOR
RESOLUTION HONORING AND RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND
ACTIVISM OF TERRI MCWILLIAMS, AN OAKLAND NATIVE, WHO
WAS A PUBLIC SECTOR LEADER AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
WHO HELD LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS
AND WAS AN ADVOCATE FOR FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY
ORGANIZING TO ACHIEVE RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL
JUSTICE FOR ALL OAKLANDERS
WHEREAS, Terri McWilliams, was an Oakland native and experienced public sector leader and community activist who served tenures with the City of Oakland and retired as a manager in the University of California system; and
WHEREAS, Terri McWilliams was a longtime Downtown Oakland Senior Center volunteer and former advisor who chaired the Travel Committee, worked on the Membership Committee and the Knitting and Sewing Class, and assisted in managing operations; and
WHEREAS, Terri McWilliams was a faithful member of the East Oakland Cong ress of Neighborhoods, the Justice Reinvestment Coalition, and the Imani Community Church, where she served as an usher and member of the Social Justice Ministry; and
WHEREAS, Terri McWilliams, inspired by her passion for reducing gun viol ence in Oakland, became a Faith In Action East Bay leader where she org anized and led weekly Cease Fire walks throughout neighborhoods experiencing the highest gun violence; and
WHEREAS, Terri McWilliams helped draft the Police Commission Enabling O rdinance and was a member of the steering committee for the Coalition for Police Accountability; and
WHEREAS, Terri McWilliams was a dedicated mother, daughter, activist, le ader, and marathon enthusiast who lived her life as an example of nobilit y, grace, and commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the City of Oakland honors the life and legacy of Terri McWilliams and recognizes her leadership and advocacy for public safety an d racial, economic, and social justice for all.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, KALB, KAPLAN, REID, TAYLOR, THAO AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California