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WHEREAS, Edward J. Williams, affectionally known as “Ed” - has honorably served City of Pittsburgh Dept. of Public Works for 22 years and counting. Ed is currently the supervisor of Public Works Division 2 and was previously a Div. 2 truck driver and foreman - as well as laborer at Schenley Park, truck driver at Div. 1 and Environmental Services; and
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WHEREAS, Ed grew up in the Arlington Heights section of Pittsburgh, graduated from South Vo Tech High School and attended Pittsburgh Job Corps. He shares 4 adult children with his wife of 21 years, Maryam Williams.
WHEREAS, as Division 2 supervisor of 35 employees, Ed is met with many challenges, but handles everything with grace and poise. He never complains when constituents demand his immediate attention, equipment malfunctions or because his limited staff. He notes the issue, investigates and resolves the many day to day obstacles, for the neighborhoods he serves; and
WHEREAS, Council District 9 greatly appreciates the hard work and public services that Ed and Division 2 staff provides. When asked about his favorite part of this job, Ed stated - “The elderly and handicap are my #1 priority and I love helping people in the neighborhood”; and
WHEREAS, Ed’s unwavering devotion to public service exemplifies the highest standards of character and civic spirit; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Ed Williams for his service to the City of Pittsburgh and his community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday April 20th 2026, to be “Ed Williams Day”, in the City of Pittsburgh.