Proclamation: Colby Caravaggio Day

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS: Colby Caravaggio, extraordinary elementary school art teacher in Sudbury, Massachusetts, was faced with a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in June 2023; and

WHEREAS: Colby Caravaggio continued to teach in his classroom with his trademark joyful spirit until February 16, 2024, as he underwent arduous cancer treatment; and

WHEREAS: Colby Caravaggio succumbed to cancer on March 6, 2024; and

WHEREAS: For the last 25 years, Colby Caravaggio has inspired thousands of students with his creativity, talent, and enthusiasm for students’ artistic expression; and

WHEREAS: Colby Caravaggio started the beloved school-wide art show, a fun-filled student art celebration with an ever-changing theme in 1999; and

WHEREAS: Colby Caravaggio embodied a rare spirit of bravery, selflessness, positivity, kindness, and dedication as a role model to our community; and

WHEREAS: Thousands of students and their families are thankful to Colby Caravaggio for the positive impact he has had on their lives.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

The Select Board hereby proclaims Friday, June 7, 2024 as

“Colby Caravaggio Day” in the Town of Sudbury.

Signed this 26^th day of March in the year two thousand and twenty-four.

SELECT BOARD
Janie W. Dretler, Chair

Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Vice-Chair

Daniel E. Carty

Jennifer S. Roberts

Charles G. Russo

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