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File #: 2008-0082    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 1/29/2008 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 1/29/2008
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Title: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the professional excellence achieved by one of Pittsburgh's finest lawyers, Attorney William Goodrich, and extends its heartfelt thanks to Bill for all of his volunteer work and commitment to community, the political process, and the professional and charitable organizations that he serves; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Tuesday, January 29th as “Bill Goodrich Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Darlene M. Harris, All Members
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MRS. HARRIS
Attachments: 1. 2008-0082.doc
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WHEREAS, William Goodrich is an outstanding professional attorney in Pittsburgh who was recently named 2008 Super Lawyer by his peers, a prestigious honor achieved by only the top 5% of attorneys state wide, and was also named one of the 2008 Top 50 25 Attorneys in Pittsburgh and Top 100 50 Lawyers in Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, these recent honors are a continuation of the many other accomplishments William Goodrich has achieved. Bill was recognized by Pittsburgh Magazine in 2006 and 2007 as one of Pittsburgh's Best Lawyers and one of America's Best Lawyers, and the Philadelphia Magazine named William Goodrich one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania in 2007 and Super Lawyer in 2004/2005/2006/2007, and;

WHEREAS, in addition to serving as President of the law firm of Goodrich and Goodrich, where he specializes in product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, insurance arbitration, contract litigation, auto litigation, civil rights and bad faith, Bill also serves on many professional boards and charitable organizations too numerous to list; and

WHEREAS, Bill is active in his community where he currently serves as a Board Member to the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation; and has also been highly involved in the political community, both locally and statewide, in support of worthy candidatesincluding the successful judicial campaign for Beth Lazzara, his wife, and office holders; and.Mike McCarthy, to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

WHEREAS, EITHER/OR, OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH????

WHEREAS, Bill is also a great husband to his wife, Judge Beth Lazzara, who serves on the Court of Common Pleas, and a super father to his lovely daughters, Amy and Lucia. daughter _______________, .............................(CAN ADD A SENTENCE OR TWO)

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