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Session 1303, Minutes Page 2 April 26, 1982 Mr. Lieberman said Mr. Sabol epitomized the dedicated person of University City, one with the highest integrity who represented his district extremely well-and who is a credit to his community and his constituents. Mrs. Thompson stated that she would greatly miss Mr. Sabol, and that he demonstrat- ed the kind of integration and cooperative spirit which should be displayed on the Council and throughout the City. Mrs. Metcalfe said she had enjoyed serving with Mr. Sabol very much and sincerely hoped he would make himself available to serve the City again. At this time, Mayor Mooney presented a life-time pass to University City park facil- ities to Mr. Sabol and his family. Mr. Sabol expressed his gratitude, stating that he had very much enjoyed working with the other members of the Council and that he appreciated the kind words being said this evening. He said he would always be with the Council in spirit. There was a round of applause. OATHS OF OFFICE In a brief ceremony, the City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor Mooney, re-elected as Mayor. Mayor Mooney then administered the oaths of office to Mrs. Cynthia Metcalfe, re-elected as councilmember from the First Ward; Mr. Marvin B. Levy, elected as councilmember from the First Ward (to fill the last two years of a four-year term); Mr. Paul Schoomer, elected as councilmember from the Second Ward; and Mr. Lawrence Lieberman, re-elected as councilmember from the Third Ward. Some members of the families of the newly elected and re-elected councilmembers were present and were asked to stand and be introduced to the audience. Mrs. Ruth Sabol was also asked to stand. There was a round of applause. Mayor Mooney then called the meeting to order and the new Council was seated. The City Clerk called the role and the following members of the Council were present: Mr. Lawrence Lieberman Mr. Joseph L. Adams, Jr. Mrs. Cynthia Metcalfe Mr. Marvin B. Levy Mr. Paul E. Schoomer Mrs. Betty L. Thompson RECEPTION FOR MRS. CORETTA SCOTT KING Mayor Mooney announced that a reception sponsored by the University City Commission on Human Relations for Mrs. Coretta Scott King, widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held at the Community Center on Friday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. King, chairperson of the Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia, will be visiting St. Louis for several days. Mayor Mooney noted that Councilmember Thomp- son and Rev. Sterling Lands had been very instrumental in bringing Mrs. King to St. Louis.