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WHEREAS, Carl Truss began working with the City of Pittsburgh Cable Bureau in August of 1989 and currently serves as an Editor/Videographer covering Pittsburgh City Council meetings and other departmental events City-wide; and
WHEREAS, after 22 years of service to the City of Pittsburgh, Carl will retire on November 30th but will continue providing part-time camerawork to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates; and
WHEREAS, Carl has worked under Mayors Masloff, Murphy, O'Connor, and Ravenstahl and currently serves alongside Supervisor Marcia Benson and co-workers Henry Hurt, Bob Means, and Alex Fisher; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his video work, Carl is an accomplished photographer who has participated in the City of Pittsburgh's annual art show and placed in the winner's circle; and
WHEREAS, Carl is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, an aspiring author, and an avid outdoorsman who enjoys kayaking and motorcycling; and
WHEREAS, his retirement will allow him to spend more time with his children and grandchildren.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Carl Truss for his years of service to the City of Pittsburgh and its citizens; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare November 29, 2011 to be "Carl Truss Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.