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WHEREAS, on May 26, 2010, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh will host its 28th annual "A Tribute to Women Leadership Awards Luncheon;" and
WHEREAS, the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all; and
WHEREAS, since 1983, more than 200 women have been honored by YWCA Greater Pittsburgh for leadership and excellence in their workplaces and their communities; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 awardees are:
· Alma Speed Fox - Allerton Award for Lifetime Achievement
· Bernadette Eyler Smith - Business & Industry
· Kathleen W. Buechel - Civic & Community Service
· Josephine B. Moore - Education
· JoAnn Renk Forrester - Entrepreneur
· Debra L. Caplan - Health Services
· LaVerne Baker Hotep - Human Services.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the 28th annual "A Tribute to Women Leadership Awards Luncheon" and commends the 2010 awardees for their work to improve the Pittsburgh region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares May 26, 2010, "A Tribute to Women Leadership Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.