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WHEREAS, Michele Wazny, affectionately known by many as “Maggie,” has dedicated an extraordinary 54 years of service to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh; and,
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WHEREAS, she began her journey in 1971 as a teenager at the Main Library in Oakland, and for the past 32 years has been a cherished presence at CLP-Mt. Washington, faithfully serving the community; and,
WHEREAS, Maggie has demonstrated unwavering dedication to literacy and learning, always staying current with popular and meaningful books to recommend to patrons, and generously offering tours of the CLP-Mt. Washington branch, sharing its rich history with visitors; and,
WHEREAS, generations of community members who once visited the library as children now return with their own families, warmly recognizing and reconnecting with Michele, a beloved figure in the neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, a proud resident of Mt. Washington for over 60 years, Maggie shared her life there with her late husband David, a local barber, further embedding her legacy in the fabric of the community; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Michele Wazny for her dedicated service to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and congratulate her upon her retirement; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, April 3, 2025 to be “Michele Wazny Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.