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WHEREAS, Bonnie DiCarlo and JoAnn R. Forrester founded Celebrate and Share to feature the achievements of women; and
WHEREAS, this annual breakfast raises funds for organizations that focus on the needs of women and children in our community; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds from this year's breakfast will benefit SIDS of PA's 'Cribs for Kids' Campaign, which works to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by providing a safe-sleep environment for low-income families who cannot afford cribs for their infants; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Celebrate and Share awardees are:
· Heather Arnet, Women's Rights; and
· Honorable Kim Berkeley Clark, Judiciary; and
· Commander Rashall Brackney, Law Enforcement; and
· Ruth Byrd-Smith, Government; and
· Tina Brewer, Visual Arts; and
· Mary Carrasco, M.D., Social Justice; and
· Willa Doswell, PhD, Academia Research; and
· Joan Ellenbogen, CPA, JD, Leadership; and
· Karen Wolk Feinstein, PhD, Foundation; and
· Kimberly Tillotson Fleming, CFA, Financial Services; and
· Ann Gerace, MPM, Environment; and
· Jean Milko, Politics; and
· Cathy Neiderberger, Community Development; and
· Judy O'Connor, Exemplary Citizen; and
· Grace Robinson, Social Entrepreneur; and
· Rebecca Rollett, Musical Arts; and
· Sheila Roth, MSW, PhD, Academia; and
· Barbara Rudiak, PhD, Education; and
· Kathleen Schneider, JD, CPA, Law; and
· Marilyn Sullivan, Nonprofit; and
· Sylvia Wilson, Labor
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks and congratulates Bonnie DiCarlo and JoAnn R. Forrester for founding Celebrate and Share; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares March 27, 2007, "Celebrate and Share Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.