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File #: 202323    Version: 1
Type: Citation Status: Approved
File created: 11/8/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/10/2016 Final action: 11/10/2016
Enactment date: 11/10/2016 Enactment #: 202323
Title: Commending John Ratzenberger, Patty Ross, and David Zucker, who are being recognized for their contributions to comedy at the Boston Comedy Festival at the Somerville Theater on November 19.
Sponsors: John M. Connolly, the Entire City Council and the Mayor

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Commending John Ratzenberger, Patty Ross, and David Zucker, who are being recognized for their contributions to comedy at the Boston Comedy Festival at the Somerville Theater on November 19.

 

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Be it hereby known to all that the

Somerville Board of Aldermen and Mayor

offer their sincerest commendations to

 

John Ratzenberger

 

Who is being honored at the Boston Comedy Festival

with the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mr. Ratzenberger created and played the part of Cliff Clavin

on Cheers, and has appeared in every Pixar film to date.

 

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Patty Ross

 

Who is being honored at the Boston Comedy Festival

with the 2016 Comedian of the Year Award.

Ms. Ross began in Boston and is now beloved everywhere

for her tough, charming, sarcastic, and lovable character.

 

AND

David Zucker

 

Who is being honored at the Boston Comedy Festival

with the 2016 Game Changer Award.

Mr. Zucker has revolutionized American Cinema

with his anarchic rapid-fire film parodies.

 

The Aldermen and Mayor offer their best

wishes for continued success in all endeavors.

 

Offered this 10th day of November, 2016.