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Presented by Ms. Payne
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WHEREAS, On March 25, 2006, Ms. Connie Portis and Renaissance Publications will sponsor the 21st Annual Black Extravaganza and Trailblazer Awards ceremony; and
WHEREAS, The theme for this year's program will be, "A Gala Intermission," with Mrs. Cecile M. Springer and Mr. Charles M. Powell acting as the honorary Chairpersons for the event; and
WHEREAS, Since 1986 Renaissance Publications has recognized African Americans who have worked tirelessly within their chosen professions, thereby opening doors for younger generations to follow; and
WHEREAS, This year's 2006 Black Trailblazers are recognized for their exemplary contributions within their respective fields and the positive impact they have made within our community by enabling others to continue to achieve. The honorees for 2006 are Rev. Ricky Van Burgess, Religion; Oliver W. Byrd, Leadership; Attorney Carl G. Cooper, Law; Angela F. Ford, Ph.D., Public Health Education; Peggy B. Harris, Human Services; Rev. Marcus W. Harvey, Human Services; LaMont Jones, Jr., Media; Sharon L. McDaniel, Ph.D., Community Empowerment; Sala Udin, Political Service; and Elise Roby Yanders, Business; and
WHEREAS, This year the Cecile M. Springer Womanpower Award will be presented to Velma Monteiro-Tribble; and
WHEREAS, The recipients of the KDKA-TV Lift Up Awards for this year are Phyllis Comer, Duquesne Light-sponsor; Beverly Haines, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-sponsor; Timothy Hampton, National City Bank-sponsor; Lionel Hong-Long, clients of Clinique on Fifth-sponsor; Carolyn Howard, Oxford Development Company-sponsor; Cecelia Jenkins, Bynums Marketing & Communications Inc.-sponsor; and Stanford White, Citizens Bank-sponsor; and
WHEREAS, Local young people who are pursuing their future career paths by successfully graduating from high school and continuing their professional development by enrolling in a training program, college or university will be honored as "Young Achievers."
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pittsburgh City Council commends and recognizes the honorees of the 2006 Black Extravaganza: Black Trailblazers Awards, the Cecile M. Springer Womanpower Awardee, the KDKA-TV Lift Up Award recipients, and the Renaissance Young Achievers for their tremendous contributions to the City of Pittsburgh. In addition, we also extend our appreciation to Renaissance Publications for its efforts in highlighting and profiling the achievements of the awardees.