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WHERAS, on September 16, 2010, the 2010 Carlow University Women of Spirit® Awards will be held at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture; and
WHEREAS, the following women will be honored for their accomplishments:
Dr. Regina Benjamin, Surgeon General of the United States, will receive the National Woman of Spirit® Award
Sister Fidelis McDonough, RSM, Coordinator of Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, will be receive the Woman of Spirit Award® for Values
Theresa L. Whiteside, Ph.D., Laboratory Director, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, will receive the Woman of Spirit Award® for Scholarship
Judith M. Davenport, D.M.D., retired dentist and community leader, will receive the Woman of Spirit Award® for Vision
Anne Freyvogel Hanna, Philanthropist, community volunteer, and co-founder of Howard Hanna Real Estate, will be honored posthumously with the Women of Spirit® Legacy Award; and
WHEREAS, Carlow University created the Women of Spirit® program in 1993 to recognize the accomplishments of women who are leaders in their fields and who embody the University's mission.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the 2010 Carlow University Women of Spirit® Award winners for their service to the community and excellence in their professional endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare September 16, 2010 to be "Women of Spirit Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.