CC Resolution No. 25-079 approving the Library Commission's recommendation and appoint Thomas Celerier as the new 2026-2028 Cupertino Poet LaureateRESOLUTION NO. 25-079
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
LIBRARY COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION AND APPOINTING
THOMAS CELERIER AS THE 2026-2028 CUPERTINO POET LAUREATE
WHEREAS, the Resolution No. 10-230 designated a Cupertino Poet
Laureate; and
WHEREAS, the Cupertino Poet Laureate will be charged to stimulate
cultural and literary awareness in Cupertino, introduce youth and adults to the
personal and community benefits of poetry both as personal expression, and as
reflective of our history and culture, reveal, recognize and engage literary talent
residing in the community and promote our Library as the cultural center of
Cupertino; and
WHEREAS, after an extensive search effort, the Poet Laureate
Subcommittee and the Library Commission have recommended Thomas Celerier
for the two-year volunteer position; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby
approve the recommendation and appoint Thomas Celerier as Cupertino’s 2026-
2028 Poet Laureate for a two-year term.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 16th day of September 16, 2025, by the following vote:
Members of the City Council
AYES: Chao, Moore, Fruen, Mohan, Wang
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 25-079
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SIGNED:
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Liang Chao, Mayor
City of Cupertino
9/30/2025
Date
ATTEST:
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Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk
__9/30/2025______________
Date