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2c. Oaths of Office Assemblyman Alberto Torico administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember-elect Cheryl Cook-Kallio and presented her with a Certificate of Election. City Clerk Diaz administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Jerry Thorne and Mayor Hosterman and presented them with a Certificate of Election. 2d. Remarks by: Mayor Hosterman and Councilmembers Cook-Kallio & Thorne Councilmember Cook-Kallio thanked Assemblyman Alberto Torico for taking time to swear her in. She added that she ran for Council because she believes in government and civic virtue and she thanked everyone who ran for Council and for Mayor. She noted democracy depends on education and elections are an opportunity to inform and invite participation. She thanked her campaign committee and the group who were persistent in their encouragement for her to run for office. Councilmember Thorne noted that during the campaign process he had the opportunity to meet hundreds of people in the community. He commented that serving the community in an elected position has its challenges and rewards. He thanked all of the voters that allowed him the opportunity to continue to serve the community as a councilmember and also extended special thanks to those that worked hard on his campaigns. Mayor Hosterman shared it has been an honor and a pleasure to serve the people of Pleasanton over the last four years, but especially the last two years as the Mayor. She noted it is challenging and not easy, but has thoroughly enjoyed serving the community in many aspects having to do with advancing public policy which is best for the citizens of Pleasanton. She said she has enjoyed forging many strong relationships with the business community and with the surrounding region, including the entire Bay Area and beyond. She thanked the voters for giving her this opportunity. Councilmember Sullivan congratulated and welcomed Mayor Hosterman and Councilmembers Cook-Kallio and Thorne. Councilmember McGovern welcomed Council member Cook-Kallio, and congratulated Mayor Hosterman and Councilmember Thorne. She also thanked Councilmember Brozosky for his service. 2e. Presentation by Cynthia Bryant Pleasanton Poet Laureate: Cynthia Bryant recited a poem entitled "Point of View". The Council recessed to a break at 7:47 p.m. and reconvened at 7:53 p.m. 2f. Roll Call Present: Absent: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne Mayor Hosterman None City Council Minutes 2 December 5, 2006