Elaine A. Pluta, Holyoke's First woman mayor, was sworn in to the Office of the Mayor of Holyoke, Massachusetts today, January 4, 2010 at the City Hall Auditorium on Dwight Street.City Clerk Susan M. Egan administered the oath of office to the Mayor, City Treasurer, the City Council and The School committee, after an invocation by Rev. Fr. J.H. Roland Galipeau of Holy Cross Church.
Mayor Pluta's inaugural address was a message of hope and optimism for the city as well as a recognition of the new responsibilities and duties she has before her. She sees herself as an opptimist quoting Winston Churchill "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."She extended her thanks to all who helped make this inauguration event such a success.
City Councilors sworn in today are
Patricia C. Devine, Kevin A. Jourdain, Anthony M. Keane, James M. Leahy, Rebecca Lisi, Diosdado Lopez, Todd McGee, Joseph M. McGiverin, Brenna E. Murphy, John J. O'Neill, Timothy W. Purington, Peter R. Tallman, Linda L. Vacon, Aaron Vega, Donald R. Welch.
School Committee Members sworn in today are Dennis Birks, Margaret M. Boulais, William R. Collamore, Yvonne Garcia, Howard B. Greaney Jr., Cesar A. Lopez, Gladys Lebron-Martiniz, Michael J. Moriarty, Devin M. Sheehan.
A Benediction was given by Pastor Carmen Andion of the Church of Jesus Christ Agape Ministries, and the Holyoke High School Madrigal Choir, Directed by Mark Todd provided processional choral music.
