Wilson explains vote on Lithuanian Alliance building landmark designation
Council Member Wilson speaks proudly about District 3 as a beacon for dreamers and highlights the Lithuanian Alliance Building in Chelsea, whose landmark designation he supports. He describes how the building served as a first port of call for newly arrived Lithuanian Americans, offering housing and employment assistance. He welcomes the Consul General of Lithuania and votes aye on all.
Wilson.
Permission to explain my vote.
Permission granted.
Thank you, Majority Leader.
I'm proud that District 3 is a beacon for dreamers and strivers from around the nation and the world, to young actors aspiring to make it on Broadway, to queer people yearning for a chosen family, and to visitors taking in the neon lights of Times Square.
And that's long been the case in District 3.
Take the Lithuanian Alliance Building in Chelsea, whose landmark designation I am proud to support today.
From the late 19th through 20th centuries, after making it through Ellis Island, the first port of call for newly arrived Lithuanian Americans was 307 West 30th Street.
There, they'd get a friendly welcome, assistance with housing and employment, and maybe a copy of the Teveni newspaper printed on site.
The Lithuanian Alliance building inspires us to extend a hand to newcomers with warmth, hospitality, and professionalism.
It also represents the ever-important bonds of friendship, dragiste, between Lithuania and the United States.
I'd like to acknowledge the Council General of Lithuania, as well as the staff members and board members of the Alliance building.
And I'd like to thank my colleagues for joining me in supporting the landmark designation for the Lithuanian Alliance Center.
Sveskime kartu.
And I vote aye on all.
Thank you.
One.
I just want to publicly disclose that my children are, my children are,
One child is part of a public school system, and I vote aye on all.