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WHEREAS the National Animal Control Association has designated the second week of April each year as Animal Control Appreciation Week; and
WHEREAS various federal, state, and local government officials throughout the country take this time to recognize, thank, and commend all Animal Control Officers for the dedicated service they provide to the citizens, various public safety, public service agencies and departments, and the animals everywhere; and
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Pittsburgh would like to express its sincere thanks and appreciation for the outstanding service the Animal Control Department provides on a daily basis, specifically Agents Gerald Akrie, Howard Bryan, Paul Cord, Betty Fritzley, James Genco, Ed Krall, John Lapp, Leo Mincin, Charles Spells, Gerry Stockton, and John Weprich; Foreman John Artman; Clerk Dispatcher Lynn Hoff; and Dead Animal Truck Drivers Frank Rupert and Timothy Dugan; and
WHEREAS Council recognizes and commends all Animal Control Officers for the many dedicated and long hours of service they perform in serving this community, and for fulfilling the Animal Control Officers Department's commitment to providing the highest and most efficient level of customer service, which is in keeping with the long and distinguished tradition of the Animal Control Profession;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby officially recognize the week of April 13 through 19, 2008, as Animal Control Officers' Week, and respectfully asks all citizens, public safety, health, and public service personnel alike to join in expressing sincere thanks, gratitude and appreciation for the many long hours of outstanding service and quality performance these outstanding individuals provide throughout the year to assure the safety and welfare of all.