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Presented by Ms. Carlisle
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Whereas Lucille Adair Baugh, (Mother Baugh) as she is so affectionately known, born in Ironton, Alabama celebrates her 100th birthday on December 6, 2005; and
Whereas, Mrs. Baugh is a graduate of Farrell High School. She married the late William H. Baugh on August 3rd, 1927. He graduated from Cook Engineering School in Chicago, IL and was the first black registered electrician in the City of Pittsburgh.; and
Whereas, Mrs. Baugh is the mother of eight loving children; Brenda is currently the church pianist, Marjorie is the church's treasure, Constance is married and lives in Fort Worth, Maryland, Janet retired from Kaufmann's Department Store, her son Herbert and his wife Joan are active in the Music Ministry, Samuel retired from the National Art Ministry and Harold leaves us with sweet music from his violin whenever he comes to town. Each of her children graduated from the Pittsburgh Public Schools and are musically incline; and
Whereas, Mrs. Baugh has witnessed the ever expansion of her family through the generations. They are all beautiful, healthy and intelligent God-fearing people. She has seen her children marry and retire from productive employment and many are actively serving the Lord; and
Whereas, Mrs. Baugh has given over eighty years of loving service to God's people. She is a life long member of the Lincoln Avenue Church of God, formerly located on Paulson Avenue and has been the church pianist for Sunday services and Wednesday prayer meetings; and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does take this opportunity to honor the legacy of Mrs. Lucille Adair Baugh, through her family, church and community in which she enriched by her presence-"Let the works I've done speak for me".