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Whereas Alfred (Fred) B. Fantini is the longest serving elected school committee member serving his 19th term of the Cambridge School Committee; and

Whereas his colleagues would credit his longevity to his hard work and leadership on multiple fronts; and

Whereas Fred has been an active participant in many MASC programs and events as a conference speaker, session organizer and facilitator on a range of topics; and

Whereas Fred has served as chair on nearly every subcommittee and has often been elected to serve as the Committee's Vice-Chair; and

Whereas in 2016 when the National School Boards Association (NSBA) conference was held in Boston, Fred coordinated student-hosted field trips allowing attendees to tour Cambridge schools, visit the technology program, and community laboratory; and

Whereas Fred was instrumental in Cambridge Public Schools receiving the Magna Award from the NSBA in 2019; therefore be it

Resolved that the Cambridge School Committee and Superintendent go on record recognizing the wonderful work that Fred Fantini continues to devote to the community of Cambridge; and be it further

Resolved that a formal copy of this Resolution be prepared by the Executive Secretary to the School Committee and forwarded directly to Fred Fantini.