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Presented by Ms. Carlisle
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WHEREAS, The National Association of Women Business Owners propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide; and,
WHEREAS, as an organization with a customer first philosophy, the National Association of Women Business Owners strengthens the wealth creating capacity of its members and promote economic development, creating innovative and effective changes in the business culture by building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations to transform public policy and influencing opinion makers; and,
WHEREAS, The National Association of Women Business Owners Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1977; and,
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh chapter of NAWBO is the fifth oldest chapter in the United States and represents the interest of over 62,00 women business owners in the Pittsburgh metropolitan region; and,
WHEREAS, the following women and men will be recognized at the Make the Connection Awards Luncheon on Wednesday March 23, 2002 for their exceptional contributions to the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and our region:
Terri Katzman Women's Business Network
Karen Lukacsena Austism Society of Pittsburgh
Daniel Wilson CareBreak at the Watson Institution
Lois Placke Animal Friends
Shirley Placke Animal Friends
Sandy Snyder Butler County American Red Cross
Tekiesha E. Williams ACT-1 Personnel
Kathy Garrison P.O.W.E.R.
Betty Hess Grand Carnegie Ball
Carole Smart Grand Carnegie Ball
Craig Douglass Crisis Center North
Geno Mazza Elizabeth Seton Region School
Steve Mazza Elizabeth Seton Region School
Elizabeth (Beth) Hollis American Association of University Women
Kyla Durrette Tomorrow's Future, Inc.
Katherine Vidakovich Gwen's Girls, Inc.
Sandy Richey Gwen's Girls, Inc
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Association of women Business Owners for their contributions and commitment to the Pittsburgh region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare
Thursday March 21, 2002 to be "National Association of Women Business Owners Day" in the city of Pittsburgh.