Cele's Photos January 2002 - December 2002

Photos Jul-Dec 01 -- Photos Jan - Jun 01 -- Photos Jul - Dec 00 -- Photos Jan - Jun 00 -- Photos Jul - Dec 99 -- Photos Jan - Jun 99 -- Photos 97-98

Cele delivers her farewell speech to the House of Representatives in November 2002
 Cele, at podium to right, delivers her final and farewell speech during a special session of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in November, as Speaker Finneran and members listen to her remarks.  (11/02)
Cele with Barbara Swords and Konstanti Crzanowski
 Cele, center, and City Councillor Barbara Swords, enjoy a September Corn Fesival with Konstanti (Kayo) Crzanowski, left. The celebration, staged on the 67-acre farm by the Winding River Land Conservancy, was held to thank the 85-year-old farmer for putting the acreage, farmed by his family for more than 100 years, under the state's Agricultural Preservation Restriction program. (9/02)
Cele speaks at Intermodal Center
 Cele announces the state funding of an additional $2.5-million for the multi-modal center in downtown Westfield.  The money, from the transportation Bond approved by the legislature, is in addtion to the $1-million of state money previously allocated.  Located in the heart of the City, ground will be broken soon for the new facility which will be a transportation hub and will also house a hotel and shops.  Attending the announcement ceremony (from left) was Westfield Mayor Rick Sullivan, State Senator Michael Knapik, Cele, and PVTA Director Gary Shepard.  (9/02)
Cele at General Dynamics with Lt. Gov. candidate Healy.

Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Kerry Healy visits Westfield with Cele.  Here, at the General Dynamics facility at Barnes, General Manager Fran Ahearn (second from right) explains the growing operation to Healy.  Joining the group is Barnes Airport Manager Chris Willemborg (next to Cele) as Healy learns more about the importance of Westfield's city-owned airport. (6/02)
Cele presents citation to Bishop Scruton
 Cele and Longmeadow State Representative Mary Rogeness (left), present a citation from the House of Representatives to Bishop Gordon P. Scruton. The Bishop is the head of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts, which celebrated it's 100th anniversary on Pentecost Sunday May 19th at the Mullins Center in Amherst. (5/02)
Cele with WSC President Fred Woodward at the 2002 Graduation.
 Cele chats with Westfield State College President Fred Woodward before the 2002 ceremonies at the College.  Graduates, parents, and friends brave a cold, rainy Saturday morning for the commencement ceremonies traditionally held outside under a massive tent.  The weather did not upset that tradition.  (5/02 - Photo Courtesy Dee Clark)
Cele presents flag to City.
 Cele and Westfield Fire Chief Frank O'Brien admire the new flag held by several members of the Department. Cele donated the flag to the City just in time for it to be flying over the Memorial Day weekend. It is the third such huge flag Cele has given to the City to be flown from the flagpole at Westfield's City Green. (5/02)
City of Westfield receives check for Route 20 bridge.
 Cele (third from right) joins officials as a "check" for $12 million for the new Route 20 bridge is presented. The bridge will span the Westfield River from Union Street to Little River Road. From left to right, Westfield Mayor Richard Sullivan, City Councillor Barbara Swords, Massachusetts Highway Commissioner John Cogliano, State Senator Michael Knapik, Cele, City Councillor Dan Knapik, and Councillor Chris Crean. (3/02)
Rep Hahn and Sen Knapik

Cele and State Senator Michael Knapik emcee the Lincoln Day Breakfast 2002 at the East Mountain Country Club in Westfield. The event, held every other year, was attended by hundreds of members of the Western Masschusetts Republican Club. (2/02)

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