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WHEREAS, the Fraternal Order of Police Fort Pitt Lodge #1 is the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protect and serve our communities; and,
WHEREAS, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Fort Pitt Lodge #1 is committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those they serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation; and,
WHEREAS, FOP Fort Pitt Lodge #1 is hosting its Annual Retirement and Awards Dinner Party Friday, April 24, 2015, at St. Pamphilus R.C. Church located in Beechview; and,
WHEREAS, the following thirty-seven officers who retired from the City of Pittsburgh Police Bureau in the year 2014 are being honored: Carolee Ambroffi; Craig L. Campbell; Dale W. Canofari; Rebecca M. Cyr; Brian K. Fleming; James M. Ganaway; Donald P. Gorham; William M. Gorman; Jeffrey P. Gregg; Michael C. Hajduk; Karen L. Healy; Forrest E. Hodges; Charlotte L. Hughes; Ronald A. Jellick; Susan P. Keasley; Norine A. Kelly; Kenneth G. Klobuchir; Kevin M. Kraus; Rita M. Leap; James F. Levier; Matthew A. Marks; Brad L. Martin; William D. Mathias; Marian L. Matthews; Lisa M. McCoy; Kevin B. McGuire; Michael S. Muehlbauer; Timothy J. Nutter; James Payne; Sherri L. Popovich; Patricia A. Schanck; Deborah S. Stiokis; Cathy A. Swearingen; Brenda Tate; James G. Thiros; William C. Tripoli; Susan L. Uhl; Brian Weismantle; John S. Weiss; Michael A. Wilkes; Gregory W. Woodhall; and,
WHEREAS, Charles P. Hanlon is awarded the Pat McNamara Lifetime Achievement Award; and,
WHEREAS, Mark J. Goob and Joseph E. Ryczaj are awarded Meritorious Award; and,
WHEREAS, Elaine H. Simms is awarded the distinction of serving as the Fraternal Order of Police, Fort Pitt Lodge # 1 Office Manager for twenty-three and a half years; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the 2015 retirees for their dedication and commitment to protecting and servicing the people of the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, April 28, 2015, to be "FOP Fort Pitt Lodge #1 Retirees Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.