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WHEREAS, Maisie Taibbi was named the 2008 Young Humanitarian Award by the Pennsylvanian Association for Gifted Education; and
WHEREAS, the award is one that is given to a student who has successfully followed through with a project or service mission that benefits others; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Taibbi worked with the organization No More Victims, a non profit organization which aids young Iraqi war victims seeking medical care in the United States; and
WHEREAS, her work with one particular Iraqi boy led to the raising of six hundred dollars for the reconstruction of his home in Fallujah; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Taibbi has been involved with a number of organizations and causes including Animal Friends, the Animal Rescue League Wildlife Center, the Southwestern PA Veterans Center, and Students for Justice at Rogers CAPA Middle School; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Taibbi will be a junior at Taylor Allderdice High School in the upcoming school year.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes Maisie Taibbi and her contributions to charitable endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares July 28, 2009, "Maisie Taibbi Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.