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Memorandum
Date: March 8, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council Subject: Adjournment of the March 8, 2022 City Council and Stadium Authority Meeting Please adjourn the March 8, 2022 City Council and Authorities Concurrent and Special Stadium Authority meeting in memory of the following individuals:
W illiam Grunder, Former Santa Clara resident and Veteran Read by Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor
• William Grunder was born on March 16, 1945 in Merced, CA • William was a former resident of Santa Clara. His daughter, Renee Hernandez is part of Santa Clara Sister Cities, and her family still lives in Santa Clara. • When he was just 20 years old, William joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was a decorated veteran who served in Vietnam and spent years in the reserves until 1971. • After serving in the military, William started working at the local cannery as a machine mechanic.
• William had a passion for playing softball, watching sports, and being a history buff. • Staff Sergeant William Grunder, 76, passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family at his home on February 22, 2022.
• He is survived by his wife Roseann; two children Renee and Gary; and seven grandchildren- Taylor, Anthony, Cortney, Nick, Matt, Austin, and Blake.
Juan Pedro Diaz Velasco, Santa Clara resident
Read by Councilmember Raj Chahal
• Juan Pedro was born on February 5, 1938, in Oaxaca Mexico. He was the second oldest son of seven siblings.
• In September 2001, Juan and his wife left Mexico to be with his sons and daughters in Santa Clara.
• Juan Pedro did not have much financially but he had a great love for his family teaching them strong work ethic, discipline, loyalty and morals. • He had a great sense of humor and loved to socialize and take trips in VTA buses, loved to spend time with his family, always had a great smile and a positive attitude. • Juan Pedro passed away on January 29, 2022 at the age of 83 • Juan Pedro's legacy is continued on by his wife, Alejandra, 6 sons and 3 daughters Pedro, Trinidad, Rocio, Juan Pablo, Jorge, Manuel, Julita, Lorena, Eduardo and his 22 beloved grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
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