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WHEREAS, Gold Star Mothers are women who have lost children enlisted in the United States Armed Services; and
WHEREAS, Gold Star Mothers provide support to each other, as well as to families who have also lost loved ones in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Frances Colletto of Antietam Street in Morningside is a Gold Star Mother, having lost her son, Sergeant Albert Colletto Jr., in the Battle of Hamburger Hill on August 12th, 1969; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Colletto's son was an infantry member of the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Colletto was the president of the Pennsylvania chapter of the Gold Star Mothers; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Colletto has been a "second mother" to Pittsburgh's Vietnam Veterans, who recognize and appreciate all of the work that Mrs. Colletto has done; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Colletto will turn 98 years old on September 12th, 2012; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Mrs. Fances Colletto for her incredible sacrifice and for her many years of service as a Gold Star Mother; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes Mrs. Colletto a very happy birthday and does hereby proclaim Sunday, September 16th 2012 "Mrs. Frances Colletto Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.