HomeMy Public PortalAboutPane ProclamationELECTED OFFICIALS:
Mark S. Sideris,
Council President
Stephen P. Corbett,
Vice President
John A. Donohue,
Councilor At Large
Susan G. Falkoff,
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba,
Councilor At Large
Angeline B. Kounelis,
District A Councilor
Cecilia Lenk,
District B Councilor
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
District C Councilor
John J. Lawn, Jr.,
District D Councilor
Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: Edythe (Fairbanks) Pane was born on June 6, 1910 in
Brookline, Massachusetts to Dr. Arthur Fairbanks and Edythe (Clarke)
Fairbanks. The Fairbanks' family were descendants from England;
primarily cabinet makers who settled in Dedham. Their family home still
stands in Dedham as a historical landmark having the honor of being the
oldest wooden structure in our country; and,
WHEREAS: Edythe graduated from Wellesley College with an art degree
and was offered a dress designing position in New York City. She turned
down the offer in order to marry the love of her life, Philip Pane; and,
WHEREAS: Edythe and Phil married on August 17, 1940 in Somerville,
Massachusetts and have 3 children, 10 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren, with another on the way!
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the
City known as the Town of Watertown hereby extends their heartfelt
congratulations to Edythe upon her 100th birthday and wish her many
more years of health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known
as the Town of Watertown hereby proclaim June 6, 2010 as Edythe
Pane Day and call upon its citizenry to rejoice in the milestone.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HEREUNTO
Set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the
Town of Watertown on this 1st day of
Ju.7,2 010.
Mirk S. Sideris, Council President
,John A. Donohue, Councilor