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File #: 2006-0620    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 7/18/2006 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: 7/18/2006 Enactment #: 431
Effective date:    
Title: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does enthusiastically congratulate William and Delphina Briscoe for reaching the impressive milestone of 50 years of marriage and thank them for their great work for our city and community.
Sponsors: Twanda Carlisle
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MS. CARLISLE
Attachments: 1. 2006-0620.doc
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WHEREAS, on July 15th, 2006, Mr. Willie T. Briscoe and Dr. Delphina B. Briscoe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary; and
 
WHEREAS, during this long and happy marriage, the two have lived, worked, and prayed side by side, gave life to their beloved daughter Solanda, and have served as a shining example of how two people can find great joy together as they strive to make a positive impact for their family and on their community; and
 
WHEREAS, between them Willie and Delphina Briscoe spent 78 years working to educate the young people of this city, with 38 year and 40 year careers, respectively, with Pittsburgh Public Schools, where they held many positions and had the chance to work for the Board of Education together; and
 
WHEREAS, the Briscoes have also dedicated themselves to the care of people's spiritual lives as active members of Ebenzer Baptist Church, where Mr. Briscoe has been a Deacon since 1968; and
 
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does enthusiastically congratulate William and Delphina Briscoe for reaching the impressive milestone of 50 years of marriage and thank them for their great work for our city and community.