Tom Rousseau - A Humble Man Who Made San Leandro A More Kind and Compassionate Community
I was saddened to learn that San Leandran Tom Rousseau passed away earlier this month. Tom touched everyone he meet. His smile was beautiful. Through his humbleness and warm spirit Tom inspired kindness and compassion in others. My final act as Mayor was honoring Tom with a proclamation, declaring December 31, 2014, as Tom Rousseau Day in San Leandro. I went to the senior home where Tom lived to give him the proclamation. With his caregivers and friends we had a celebration for Tom. Rest in Peace Tom. Here is an article on Tom from the San Leandro Times: Rousseau Remembered For Cards, Compassion By Amy Sylvestri San Leandro Times, February 21, 2019 Tom Rousseau, a staple in San Leandro who sold greeting cards from his electric wheelchair, passed away earlier this month at the age of 87. Rousseau had cerebral palsy and could be seen driving down the streets with a sign which read “I sell cards for all occasions.” He was such a well-known figure around town that i