City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 199943

• File #: 199943
• Version: 1
• Type: Citation
• Status: Approved
• File created: 9/22/2015
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 9/24/2015
• Final action: 9/24/2015
• Enactment date: 9/24/2015
• Enactment #: 199943
• Title: Commending Dr. James Green, longtime Somervillian and UMass Professor Emeritus, who has made tremendous contributions to the American labor movement.
• Sponsors: Matthew McLaughlin, the Entire City Council and the Mayor

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/24/2015	2	City Council	Approved

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Commending Dr. James Green, longtime Somervillian and UMass Professor Emeritus, who has made tremendous contributions to the American labor movement.

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Be it hereby known to all that the

Somerville Board of Aldermen and Mayor

Offer their sincerest commendations to

Dr. James Green

Long-time Somerville resident and Professor Emeritus at UMass Boston. Professor Green has dedicated his career to understanding the experiences of American laborers and immigrants, and bringing that history to life with books, films, and exhibits. He has also served as President of Somerville’s Welcome Project.

The City honors his scholarship and his contributions to the community, and extends its best wishes for ongoing success.

Offered this 24^th day of September, 2015.