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File #: 2011-1662    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 4/26/2011 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 4/26/2011
Enactment date: 4/26/2011 Enactment #: 318
Effective date:    
Title: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the 4th annual Opal Awards recognizing women in the film and television industry in Pittsburgh; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 30, 2011 “Women in Film and Media Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: William Peduto, All Members
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MR. PEDUTO
Attachments: 1. 2011-1662.doc
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WHEREAS, on April 30, 2011, Women in Film and Media will host its 4th annual Opal Awards recognizing women in the film and television industry in Pittsburgh; and
 
WHEREAS, the awards will be presented to outstanding women in the film and television industry who have contributed to Pittsburgh through their dedication to their craft; and
 
WHEREAS, the honorees this year will be Marilyn Brooks of WTAE receiving the Patti Burns Award for Excellence in Television; and
 
WHEREAS, Adrienne Wehr, producer/actress and Nancy Mosser, casting director will accept Opal Awards for their work in their respective fields; and
 
WHEREAS, the special guest of the evening will be Kim Moses, Producer of The Ghost Whisperer who is a Pittsburgh native and will be in Pittsburgh working with Steeltown Entertainment's Film Factory; and
 
WHEREAS, Kim Moses will accept an Opal Award for her work with Steeltown and CLICK, a program being developed by the Carnegie Science Center.
 
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the 4th annual Opal Awards recognizing women in the film and television industry in Pittsburgh; and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 30, 2011 "Women in Film and Media Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.