Council pays tribute to retiring councilor and recognizes community organizations
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Summary
At its Dec. 7 meeting the council honored retiring Councilwoman Leslie Herrick, recognized Divine Child High School’s state football champions and presented a citation to Abir Mahana for bringing mobile cardiovascular imaging to Dearborn.
The council used part of its Dec. 7 meeting to recognize community achievements and public servants.
Council members presented a surprise tribute to Councilwoman Leslie Herrick in gratitude for her eight years of service. Speakers from the council and the state acknowledged Herrick’s community work; a State of Michigan tribute signed by statewide officials was presented and a video tribute played. Herrick read prepared remarks reflecting on accomplishments including park improvements, the council newsletter, and the newly adopted historic-district ordinance.
The council also issued a resolution recognizing the Divine Child High School football team for winning the Michigan Division 4 state championship (Nov. 28 at Ford Field). Coach, players and alumni were thanked; the council read player names who received All‑State honors and noted a city celebration and parade.
Separately, the council extended recognition to Abir Mahana and her mobile cardiovascular imaging service for expanding access to coronary CTA/FFR services in Dearborn and Southeast Michigan. Abir Mahana described early-detection AI analysis and mobile services across nine cities in the region, and the police chief thanked her for offering no‑charge CT scans to first responders previously.
Council members encouraged continued partnerships between city government and community organizations, highlighted holiday events and thanked staff for work during the past term.
