City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2014-0826

• File #: 2014-0826
• Version: 1
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Passed Finally
• File created: 9/23/2014
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 9/23/2014
• Enactment date: 9/23/2014
• Enactment #: 608
• Title: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 to be “Martha Lech Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
• Sponsors: Bruce A. Kraus
• Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MR. KRAUS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/23/2014	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

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WHEREAS, Mrs. Martha Lech has been a lifelong resident of Enon Way in the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh; and,

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lech has celebrated her 100^th birthday on August 25^th, 2014; and,

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lech exemplifies the community spirit of the South Side neighborhood and is the mother of two sons Jack, wife Barbara; and Bobby, wife Patty; the grandmother of John, wife Diane; Steve, wife Jodi; and Wendy Lech Ferguson, husband Robert; and the great-grandmother of Johni Sue, Jack, Billy and Mackenzie Lech; and,

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lech has fostered a love of travel including frequent visits throughout the United States to New York City and Myrtle Beach, as well as to Hawaii, and has also traveled to Europe; and,

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lech has been a founding member of Prince of Peace Parish on the South Side and credits her longevity to her strong catholic faith;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor the remarkable life and achievements of Mrs. Martha Lech and congratulates her on the 100^th anniversary of her birth; and,

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED  that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 to be "Martha Lech Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.