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WHEREAS, the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will celebrate National Philanthropy Day® on November 15th, 2007; and
WHEREAS, every year in the United States, over $240 billion is donated to charities and nonprofit organizations that improve communities everywhere; and
WHEREAS, the following individuals and organizations will be honored:
· Eliza and Hugh Nevin
· William Baierl
· Lucy and Ian Rawson
· Maris Kreutzer
· Chris Shotter
· K-Kids at Fulton Academy
· Treasure House Fashions
· G. Reynolds Clark
· Jim Leeper
· Elizabeth McCarthy
· Constance Schwartz-Bed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes National Philanthropy Day® and thanks the awardees for improving the quality of life for the people of southwestern Pennsylvania ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares November 15th, 2007 "National Philanthropy Day®" in the City of Pittsburgh.