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WHEREAS, Fort Pitt Lodge #1 Fraternal Order of Police is the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities; and
WHEREAS, Fort Pitt Lodge #1 Fraternal Order of Police is committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those they serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation; and
WHEREAS, Fort Pitt Lodge #1 Fraternal Order of Police is hosting its Annual Retirement and Awards Dinner Party on Friday, May 8, 2009, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church; and
WHEREAS, the following officers who have retired in 2008 will be honored for their years of service:
Vivian S. Andrews Kimberly A. Braddick Mark D. Delfrate
Talib Kevin Ghafoor Thomas G. Germeyer Laurice Jetter
Donald L. Kaecher Michael R. Kroner Todd W. McCollum
Yvonne C. Overholt Anthony D. Pistella Georgene M. Schanck
Audrey R. Scott Darlene B. Stevens Janice M. Walker
WHEREAS, in addition to these retirees being honored for their years of service to the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, the following awards are being presented as well:
The Annual Pat McNamara Award to Warren J. Broz
Outstanding Service Award to Richard C. Fox
Honorary Member Presentation to Wes Nicholl
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the 2008 retirees and awardees of Fort Pitt Lodge #1 Fraternal Order of Police for their dedication and commitment to protecting and serving the people of the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, May 8, 2009 to be "Fort Pitt Lodge #1 Fraternal Order of Police Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.