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WHEREAS, the Amen Corner is one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations in the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, and continues its long history of honoring persons who make our community a better place to live; and,
WHEREAS, the Amen Corner will be honoring the former Supervising Judge of the Adult Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, the Honorable Kim D. Eaton; and,
WHEREAS, Judge Eaton attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where she was president of the class in 1981, as well as the commencement speaker. During her career, Judge Eaton also served as Chair of the Family Law Section's Public Service Committee, where she co-founded the Pro Se Motions' Court program, assisting low income parties through the court system; and,
WHEREAS, the Honorable Kim D. Eaton will be this year's recipient of the Judge James R. McGregor Award given for exceptional contributions to the community; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and congratulate the Honorable Judge Eaton for her commitment to service; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Tuesday, April 8, 2014 to be "Judge Eaton Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.