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Whereas, Eleanor Schano is a familiar name and familiar face to those living in the Pittsburgh area. She has been a fixture on the city's television and radio news since 1951.
Whereas, Eleanor Schano has recorded her personal and television history in her new book entitled, "Riding the Air Waves: 50 Decades on CameraÂ…and Counting", in which Eleanor details how things were and still are today for women in the media.
Whereas, Eleanor holds a lot of "firsts" in the world of broadcasting including being the first female commercial announcers, the first TV weathergirl, the first general assignment female news reporter and one of the first women ever to become the solo anchor of a major market prime-time TV news show. An impressive history for an impressive woman.
Whereas, today Eleanor is the host of LifeQuest, a TV magazine/talk program offering healthy, financial and lifestyle news for senior adults. Eleanor is a strong advocate for health and fitness issues for seniors. She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, Jack, and their blended family of six children and 16 grandchildren.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Pittsburgh recognizes and honors Eleanor Schano for her groundbreaking achievements for newswomen and all women in the workplace.