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WHEREAS, Author Robert Mendolson has written a compelling story about the personal tragedy of Linda and Dennis Hurwitz when their only daughter, Karen , was murdered by a high school friend at their home in 1989; and,
WHEREAS, Robert Mendolson's book details the professional challenges of Dr. Dennis Hurwitz in his efforts to come to terms with this shattering loss and at the same time continue to advance his successful career as a plastic surgeon ; and,
WHEREAS, Robert Mendolson has captured the life and professional challenges of Dr. Hurwitz while searching for beauty and meaning in living ; and,
WHEREAS, this independently written novel titled, The Chase for Beauty, is scheduled for a national release on October 1, 2007 ; and,
WHEREAS, Morgan James Publishing and its founder, David Hancock, are hosting a pre-publication release of the book with a celebration on Tuesday , September 25, 2007, at the Concordia Club in Pittsburgh.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate writer Robert Mendolson for his extraordinary body of work, commends David Hancock and Morgan James Publishing for publishing this story and recognizes Dr. Dennis and Linda Hurwitz for their extraordinary courage and strength in the face of personal tragedy.