HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2504-4548CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 12, 2025
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Agenda Item
1.Proclamations Honoring Ella Cohen – California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling
Champion, and Angelina Jiang – State Runner Up
City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: May 12, 2025
Report #:2504-4548
TITLE
Proclamations Honoring Ella Cohen – California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling
Champion, and Angelina Jiang – State Runner Up
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Proclamation Honoring Ella Cohen
Attachment B: Proclamation Honoring Angelina Jiang
APPROVED BY:
Mahealani Ah Yun
HONORING ELLA COHEN
WHEREAS, Ella Cohen, a freshman at Palo Alto High School, has demonstrated exceptional
athletic ability and commitment to wrestling; and
WHEREAS, Ella Cohen won the 2025 USA Wrestling Girls National High School Showcase
tournament; and
WHEREAS, Ella Cohen has achieved the remarkable feat of winning the California Interscholastic
Federation State Wrestling Championship in the 105-pound division; and
WHEREAS, this accomplishment is a testament to Ella Cohen’s hard work, skill, and the support
she has received from her coaches, family, and the Palo Alto High School athletic program; and
WHEREAS, Ella Cohen's achievement brings pride and recognition to Palo Alto High School and
the City of Palo Alto.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Ed Lauing, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the entire City
Council, do hereby recognize and congratulate Ella Cohen for her outstanding achievement in winning
the CIF State Wrestling Championship. We commend her dedication, sportsmanship, and the positive
impact she has on our community.
Presented: May 12, 2025
______________________________
Ed Lauing
Mayor
Proclamation
HONORING ANGELINA JIANG
WHEREAS, Angelina Jiang, a senior at Gunn High School, has shown exceptional athletic ability
and commitment to wrestling; and
WHEREAS, Angelina Jiang won the 2024 Brian Keck Preseason Girls National Wrestling
Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Angelina Jiang has distinguished herself as a runner-up in the 155-pound division at
the California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Angelina Jiang followed this up by winning the California Freestyle Wrestling
Championship in Fresno; and
WHEREAS, this accomplishment is a testament to Angelina Jiang's hard work, skill, and the support
she has received from her coaches, family, and the Gunn High School athletic program; and
WHEREAS, Angelina Jiang's achievement brings pride and recognition to Gunn High School and
the City of Palo Alto.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Ed Lauing, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the entire City
Council, do hereby recognize and congratulate Angelina Jiang for her outstanding achievement as a
runner-up in the CIF State Wrestling Tournament. We commend her dedication, sportsmanship, and the
positive impact she has on our community.
Presented: May 12, 2025
______________________________
Ed Lauing
Mayor
Proclamation