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Resolutions on Retirements, Congratulatory Resolutions, Memorials.

Minutes:

Resolved unanimously – That the gratitude of this Court be extended to:-

 

Matthew Charles Falco Lombardi Richardson

 

First elected to the Court of Common Council in 2009 representing the Ward of Coleman Street, and later becoming an Alderman for the Ward of Billingsgate in 2012, we thank him for his dedicated service to the City Corporation and the City of London over the past ten years.

 

During his time at the City Corporation Matthew served on a wide range of Committees which included the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee, Planning and Transportation Committee and the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen’s School where he actively represented the views of businesses and residents.

 

It can be said that his dedication to the City Corporation was such that he even held his marriage at St Lawrence Jewry and the reception here at Guildhall.

 

A barrister who was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn and has served as a Director of several financial companies. Matthew was a valued Member of the Finance Committee and its various sub-committees, including the Digital Services Sub Committee. It was in this sphere that the City Corporation benefited from his extensive legal and financial experience, particularly in areas such as Cyber Crime and insurance, and for this we express our gratitude.

 

Matthew’s attendance record at Committee was at times possibly sparse, it could even be said erratic, but we always looked forward to his contributions when he did attend which were generally incisive.

 

This Honourable Court therefore extends to Matthew its sincerest thanks for his endeavours over the past several years, as well as its very best wishes for him and Erica for the future.