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 Ramachandran
RESOLUTION Acknowledging the Life of Carl Bolds and Proclaiming Oct 21st Carl Bolds Day in the City of Oakland
WHEREAS, Carl Patrick Bolds was born October 21, 1989, in San Francisco, Ca. to his parents Carroll Bolds and Hunny Powell-Bolds, and WHEREAS, Carl started his education at Sheridan Elementary School in San Francisco. Hunny moved him and his brother to Oakland where he continued elementary and middle schooling at Cole in West Oakland. Carl initially attended The Oakland School for the Arts but graduated from high school at Far West in 2007. Later that year, he left for Decatur, Georgia to attend Georgia State University Perimeter College in Atlanta, GA. The memories of his time there stayed in his heart until the end; and
WHEREAS, While Carl attended Sheridan Elementary, he fell in love with music and started his personal journey to playing the saxophone. Carl participated in the Cazadero Performing Arts camp in 2002. Another passion of Carl’s was to become a lawyer. He graduated from the Legal Fellowship program at UC Berkeley School of Law in the summer of 2006. While he was there, he was given not just a commendation for his service to the community, but he also was gifted two bonus moms, Iris Merriouns and Leisl Griffith Redmond and a host of other City of Oakland’s officials while he interned in the office of Council President; and
2 WHEREAS, Carl later was influenced in the interest of becoming an EMT. He loved that program, and all the connections he made associated with it. Carl completed the program in 2011 and received commendations from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. Carl has had many affiliations and accomplishments over the years. A prestigious accomplishment was receiving his membership to the supreme grand Lodge of the international free and accepted modern masons on March 2015 with the St. Mark Lodge, number 34 Of Oakland; and
WHEREAS, The education and life lessons he received while pursuing a career in law enforcement and firefighting, prepared him for a career as a Project Safety Coordinator, where he worked for many businesses including his brothers company Onyx Insulation - Apple. He also joined his mother and uncles in working as a Casual Longshoreman #2786 for the ILWU Local 10 San Francisco at the Bay Area ports; and
WHEREAS, Beyond his humour, Carl was a deeply loving and caring person. He had an uncanny ability to empathize with others and offer support when it was needed most. Whether it was lending a listening ear, sharing comforting words, or offering a helping hand, Carl's compassion knew no bounds. His presence brought warmth and solace to those around him, making their burdens easier to bear; and
WHEREAS, In his free time, Carl enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He had a passion for adventure and loved exploring new places, trying new foods, and making lasting memories with his loved ones. His zest for life was contagious, and his enthusiasm for new experiences inspired those around him; and
WHEREAS, Carl departed this life on November 23, 2023., is survived by his father Carroll Bolds, Mother Hunny Powell (Steven Phillips), his son Carl Patrick Bolds Jr., his brothers Brandon Powell “Baasim Khufu”, Steven Phillips, Seon Phillips, Stephen Phillips and sisters Kendra Stevenson, Katy Hufford, Melissa Bolds, Aylena Valmore and Mikaylah Bolds. Cherishing his memories are his grandmothers , aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, Godchildren, Sisters and Brothers in Love, extended family members and friends; now therefore be it 3 RESOLVED: Carl was a beloved member of our Civic family, and his memory should be preserved, celebrated, and uplifted, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Oakland City Council acknowledges and ask it Citizens to join in recognizing October 21 st as Carl Bolds Day in the City of Oakland consistent with this Resolution.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID, AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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