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RES 2026-13

Congratulations to the Cambridge Warriors Basketball Team

How it started
Feb 2, 2026 · Offered by Councillor Flaherty. Joined at the meeting by Councillors Simmons and Al-Zub, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillors McGovern, Nolan, Sobrinho-Wheeler, and Zusy, and Mayor Siddiquii, added from the floor by motion.
What happened
Feb 9, 2026 · 🎉 Adopted as amended: the Council approved it. (unanimous)

Voted yes (9), unanimous

  • Ayah Al-Zubi
  • Burhan Azeem
  • Tim Flaherty
  • Marc McGovern
  • Patty Nolan
  • E. Denise Simmons
  • Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
  • Cathie Zusy
  • Sumbul Siddiqui
Roll call of Feb 9, 2026 · from the city’s record · photos: City of Cambridge
What’s next
🚪 End of the line: congratulations delivered.
The document Agenda item attachment · 2 pages

The Cambridge Warriors Basketball Team has achieved an extraordinary undefeated

season, demonstrating not only athletic excellence but also the spirit of determination and inclusion that defines our community; and

The following outstanding athletes - Alex Blue, James Connors, Joe Corriero-

Connors, Ryan Gallagher, Jordan Harris, Jason Heath, Rem Mendes, Chris Owens, Charlie Quinn, Santiago Pineda, Abebe Ticktin, Mark Steere, James Rankins, and Radley Theolein - have inspired all of us with their teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship, reminding our city what true community spirit looks like; and

The Warriors’ success is a testament to the unwavering support of their coaches, families, and fans, who have cheered them on every step of the way; and

The Cambridge Warriors will proudly represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

at the USA Special Olympic Games in June 2026, bringing honor to our city and serving as champions of ability and achievement; and

The Cambridge Warriors’ success reflects the strong partnership with Cambridge Program Friends (CPF), whose commitment to inclusion and community engagement has helped create opportunities for athletes of all abilities to thrive; now therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record extending its heartfelt congratulations to the Cambridge Warriors Basketball Team on their undefeated season and sends them off with pride and best wishes for success at the USA Special Olympic Games in Minnesota this June; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Warriors Basketball Team as a lasting tribute to their outstanding accomplishment on behalf of the entire City Council.

In City Council February 9, 2026. Adopted as Amended by a yea and nay vote:-

Yeas 9; Nays 0; Absent 0. Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk

A true copy; ATTEST:-

Paula M. Crane

Interim City Clerk

🗓 The meeting where this was taken up: Feb 9, 2026