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WHEREAS, on September 27, 2010, Jean-Pierre Collet will receive the medal of Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur; and
WHEREAS, the Legion d'Honneur was established as a French order by Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul of the First Republic, on May 19, 1802; and
WHEREAS, the Order is the highest decoration in France to honor military and civilian service; and
WHEREAS, this honor will be presented by His Excellency Pierre Vimont, Ambassador of France to the United States; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Collet served as the Honorary Consul of France to the United States from 1979 to 2008.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does herby recognize and commend Mr. Jean-Pierre Collet for his service to France and congratulates him for receiving that nation's high honor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declares September 27, 2010, "Jean-Pierre Collet Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.