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Presented by Ms. Carlisle
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WHEREAS, on Thursday, February 23, 2006, the Sickle Cell Society, Inc., will host their 10th Annual Recognition Dinner at the Westin Pittsburgh Convention Center; and
WHEREAS, the primary focus of the Sickle Cell Society is to treat, counsel, and to educate, both the patient and the community; and
WHEREAS, since it's inception in 1987, the Sickle Cell Society, Inc. has been a community based facility with an open door policy servicing approximately 1,000 families per year. National statistics estimates one in 400 African-Americans suffer from Sickle Cell anemia, and one in 10 carry the trait; and
WHEREAS, this year the Sickle Cell Society is proud to recognizes Brenda Waters, Anchor and Reporter of KDKA-TV News ; and
WHEREAS, active in the community, Brenda serves on the Sickle Cell Anemia Board. She volunteers her time and makes contributions to several organizations including Gwen's Girls, Myriam's Women's Shelter, Lydia's Place and Women Inc. of Southwestern Pennsylvania. She also speaks at local schools and churches.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh recognize and commend the Sickle Cell Society, Inc. and Ms.Brenda Waters for their efforts to educate African-American and the community at-large on the effect of the Sickle Cell Disease.