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WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Barack Obama Academy student Marnie Quick was one of three finalists at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards at Broadway’s Minskoff Theater, hosted by two-time Tony winner Michael Cerveris of the Broadway hit Fun Home; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Quick, daughter of proud Friendship residents Steve Quick and Karen Sloneker, a trumpet player with the Pittsburgh Ballet and the Pittsburgh Opera orchestras, was chosen as one of three finalists from a field of fifty-two nominees from twenty-six cities, was awarded a $2,500 scholarship; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Quick has won the best actress award two years in row at the Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for her performances in Shout! The Mod Musical and The Wiz; and,
WHEREAS, Marnie’s background in music and performance have prepared her well for her success on the stage; she has also performed as part of the World Music Drumming Ensemble and as a flute player while she was at Pittsburgh's Dilworth Academy. She’s currently studying Japanese at Pittsburgh Obama; and,
WHEREAS, since being diagnosed at age three, Ms. Quick has battled through juvenile idiopathic arthritis, which can make physical activity very painful, and has continued her theater career despite her condition.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and celebrate Marnie Quick for her impressive achievements on the national stage; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, July 7, 2015 to be “Marnie Quick Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.