Item - 2024.RM18.6
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on May 22 and 23, 2024 and received the item for information. No further action will be taken on this item.
RM18.6 - Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Councillor Bravo, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged the passing of Mary Ann Neary, and recognized Mary Ann Neary’s family and friends present in the Chamber.
May 23, 2024
Councillor Bradford, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged the passing of Mary Ann Neary in the presence of her family and friends present in the Chamber.
Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that she had declared May 23 as Women's National Basketball Association Day and announced the arrival of Toronto’s WNBA team, which is the first WNBA franchise outside of the United States.
Councillor Cheng, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that May is Asian Heritage Month and a time to celebrate and honour the diverse contributions of Asians to Canada and to Toronto.
Mayor Chow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that it was Toronto Newcomer Day and that today marked the 10th anniversary of the event. Mayor Chow acknowledged the thousands of newcomers who were on Nathan Phillips Square to learn, celebrate and connect with City services, and thanked all the City staff volunteering at the event.