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WHEREAS, George Specter is retiring after more than 20 years of service to the City of Pittsburgh's Law Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Specter became the City's Deputy Solicitor in 1986, serving under four different City Solicitors, and was appointed to the position of City Solicitor in 2007; and
WHEREAS, prior to coming to the City, Mr. Specter held positions as the Assistant General Counsel for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, the Assistant Attorney General for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and in private practice; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Specter is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Specter served in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Specter has two children, Catherine and Jonathan.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks George Specter for his years of service and dedication to the City's Law Department and wishes him well in future endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares December 1, 2009, "George Specter Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.