The "One Last Time" singer, Ariana Grande, has been recognised for her efforts in response to the terrorist attack, that occurred soon after her concert ended on May 22 and resulted in several people dead, has been voted as the first ever honorary citizen.
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After organising the much-lauded One Love benefit concert for raising money for the victims of the terror attack and returning just two weeks after the horrific incident, Ariana Grande 23, has received an appraisal for her response and has been recognised as the first honorary citizen of Manchester.
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The "Bang Bang" singer shared the news on her Instagram account and wrote, "I don't know what to say. Words don't suffice. I'm moved and honoured. My heart is very much still there. I love you. Thank you."
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The star says she is "moved" by the gesture and her heart is still very much there at the city.
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The fans were also quick to respond to the news and one fan wrote, "Thank you for everything. Thank you for being the best idol I could ever ask for. You have a heart made of gold and I love you." While another one wrote, "Manchester will always love you, Ariana. I for one couldn't be happier to call you a fellow Mancunian."
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Council leader Sir Richard Leese put forward the motion of the meeting at the Manchester hall, which was also attended by the families of the victims. He described the singer as a brave girl and stated, She is a young American woman for whom it would have been understandable if she never wanted to see this place again."
He said, "Instead she brought comfort to thousands and raised millions for the We Love Manchester emergency fund' by returning to the city to perform in June after organising the One Love Manchester benefit concert."
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It was further stated in the meeting, "We recognise too the magnificent response to this tragedy from people already at the scene, from first responders, from the vast range of public service workers, and from many ordinary members of the public. We further recognise the exceptional way in which Manchester people from all parts and from all communities that make up this great city, came together in sympathy, in defiance and in unity. The events of May 22 and the days after have made us aware that though the city has many award ceremonies that other than Freedom of the City, we have nothing to recognise outstanding and exceptional contributions."
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In the end, it was added, "The Council further resolves that Ariana Grande should be the first to be made an honorary citizen of the city of Manchester."
