Agenda and minutes
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Locum Tenens Minutes: The Town Clerk reported that the Lord Mayor was unable to attend the Court as she was overseas, whereupon, this day was produced and read in Court a Warrant signed by the Right Honourable The Lord Mayor appointing a locum tenens to transact all the business appertaining to the Office of Mayoralty of this City during her absence.
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Freedom of the City:
N.B. – This Court has been convened for the grant of the Honorary Freedom to the Most Reverend Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, South Africa in recognition of his exceptional contribution to peace and social justice in South Africa and throughout the World.
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ALDERMEN AND COMMON COUNCILMEN – Gowns over lounge suit.
Minutes: Resolved Unanimously – That in accordance with the resolution of the Court of Common Council of 24 October last, the Honorary Freedom of the City of London be presented to the Most Reverend Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to peace and social justice in South Africa and throughout the World.
The Court proceeded to confer the Freedom upon Archbishop Desmond Tutu with all due ceremony.
Resolved Unanimously – That the Address of the Chamberlain and the reply of Archbishop Desmond Tutu be entered on the journal of this Court and printed in the minutes of the proceedings sent to every Member
The Chamberlain delivered an Address to the Archbishop as follows:-
“Archbishop Tutu, My Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Sheriffs, Chief Commoner, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Today we confer the greatest gift the ancient and august City of London Corporation can give, the Honorary Freedom. It is one we award sparingly, because it is reserved for those who have made an exceptional contribution, rendered outstanding service and provided exceptional leadership and inspiration.
On some occasions it is conferred upon leaders of nations, and few who were there will forget the dignity, grace and warmth displayed by President Mandela, when he received the honorary freedom during his visit in 1996.
On other occasions it is conferred upon Royalty, such as members of our own Royal Family, whether that is the late Queen Mother or Her Majesty the Queen herself.
Today we honour a man who is great, not in the trappings of state or the riches of success. But he is great in heart, great in spirit, and great in the generosity he has shown throughout his remarkable life: to the afflicted and oppressed of his own nation and throughout the world, |
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