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WHEREAS, Paul Leger dedicated more than four decades of his career to public service, distinguished by integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for the residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Mr. Leger earned the respect of elected officials, civic leaders, colleagues, and community stakeholders through his thoughtful leadership, collaborative approach, and steadfast dedication to responsible government; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leger’s career with the City of Pittsburgh spanned a wide and impressive range of roles within the Personnel Department, the Mayor’s Office, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Pittsburgh Zoo, and the Finance Department where he consistently worked to provide the highest quality of services to citizens in the most economically efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure Mr. Leger served five different Mayors promoting sound fiscal management, transparent budgeting, responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources, and strategic long-term planning, to position the City for lasting financial stability; and
WHEREAS, he served in leadership roles with the Pennsylvania Economy League and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, helping to strengthen regional cooperation, promote economic opportunity, and advance public policy initiatives that benefited the City of Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leger further served the people of Pittsburgh through his work with the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, the Pittsburgh Land Bank, and numerous civic and regional organizations, lending his expertise to strengthen public institutions and improve services for residents; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leger is remembered not just for his wide-ranging efforts to improve the performance of city government and the lives of Pittsburgh residents, but also for his generosity as a mentor, ...
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