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WHEREAS, founded by Allegheny County Councilman Tom Baker, Get Involved!, Inc. held its 16th annual Pittsburgh Service Summit on Wednesday, November 5 at Velum Fermentation; and,
WHEREAS, Get Involved!, Inc. enables student leaders, young professionals and lifelong learners to make a positive difference in their communities and to become civically engaged by providing a variety of leadership focused events, service-oriented programs and courses and inspiring trainings throughout the region; and,
WHEREAS, awards are given annually to local young professionals, ages 21-35, in the non-profit, business, and governmental sectors who dedicate their time and talent to community organizations and who are making a positive difference in the region; and,
WHEREAS, congratulations to the following individuals:
Person of the Year: Lee Davis and Felicia Mycyk
Emerging Leader Award: Vidya Surti and Marquise Wheeler
Patty Verostko Child Advocacy Award: Maria Paluselli and Cathy Welsh
Dr Tom Baker Community Leader Award: Sheila Talarico and RJ Thompson
Western PA Rising Stars: Derek Allinder, Rasaun Brown, Emily Francis, Ellyana Gomez, Dan Grzybek, Kayla Haynes, James Hogue, Mondale King, Josh Leonard, Jaime Martinez, Lindsey McDivitt and Ronan Mulhern; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Get Involved! Inc. for encouraging young adults to become more active and engaged in their communities, and for organizing the annual Pittsburgh Service Summit; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Monday, November 24, 2025 to be “Get Involved! Inc. Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.