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Certificates of Recognition honoring the 2015 Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, the Irish Society for Education & Charity, Mr. Marty Madigan, 2015 Grand Marshal, Mr. J.J. Gallagher, 2015 AOH Hibernian of the Year, Ms. Hannah O'Donoghue, 2015 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes of Pittsburgh, Ms. Hannah O'Toole and Ms. Kelsey Reiser, 2015 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes of Pittsburgh Court Maidens.
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This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to the members of the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee for their work in organizing and carrying out Pittsburgh's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Since its inception, the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee has been the driving force behind the annual Parade, coordinating and managing all efforts in bringing the community together to ensure the success of this venerated event. Allegheny County Council commends the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee for showcasing Pittsburgh's distinguished Irish community and thanks them for their diligent efforts and dedication to making the annual Parade an unmatched celebration of Irish heritage.
This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to The Irish Society for Education & Charity, Inc. for its dedication to the members of Pittsburgh's Irish community and to Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day Parade. Since 1992 the ISEC has provided sponsorship, leadership and guidance to the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee in its efforts to organize and execute what has been referred to the nation's second largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. The organization also supports Pittsburgh's Irish community by awarding scholarships to local Irish students and by making donations to area groups and causes. Allegheny County Council commends The Irish Society for Education & Charity for their passionate and tireless efforts to support Pittsburgh's Irish community and thanks them for all of their numerous contributions.
This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to Mr. Marty Madigan upon his selection as Grand Marshal of the 2015 Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day Parade. Marty is the youngest of six children born to Martin Madigan, Sr., and Sara Munroe Madigan, who hailed from County Galway Ireland. His parents spent most of their lives in service to the Pittsburgh Irish American Community. Marty is a founding member of the Irish Society for Education & Charities where he presently serves as Board Chairman. He developed a scholarship program that awards educational assistance to the winners of the Miss Smiling Irish Eyes Program. He is the former Pennsylvania State President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), and also the former President of its Division 9. Allegheny County Council commends Mr. Madigan for his passion and dedication to both Pittsburgh's Irish community and to its St. Patrick's Day Parade. We congratulate Mr. Madigan upon receiving this honor and thank him for his numerous and immeasurable contributions.
This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to Mr. J.J. Gallagher upon his selection as Pittsburgh's Ancient Order of Hibernians 2015 Hibernian of the Year. His tireless efforts to better others and his unmatched dedication to the Irish Community, and to Allegheny County as a whole, exemplify the characteristics sought after in Allegheny County's Hibernian of the Year. Allegheny County Council congratulates Mr. Gallagher for the monumental honor bestowed upon him and thanks him for all of his contributions to better our community.
This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to Ms. Hannah O'Donoghue in honor of being named the 2015 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes of Pittsburgh. Ms. O'Donoghue exhibits distinguished Irish qualities and displays her pride for her Irish heritage by participating in Pittsburgh's vibrant Irish community. By being crowned Miss Smiling Irish Eyes of Pittsburgh, Ms. Hannah O'Donoghue will reign over Pittsburgh's 2015 St. Patrick's Day Parade. We congratulate Ms. O'Donoghue on this fine honor and wish her the best of luck in all of her future endeavors.
This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to Ms. Hannah O'Toole in honor of being named a 2015 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes of Pittsburgh Court Maiden. Ms. O'Toole exhibits distinguished Irish qualities and displays pride for her Irish heritage by participating in Pittsburgh's vibrant Irish community. Ms. O'Toole also demonstrates an outstanding moral spirit by volunteering within organizations that benefit our community. We congratulate Ms. Hannah O'Toole on this fine honor and wish her the best of luck in all of her future endeavors.
This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to Ms. Kelsey Reiser in honor of being named a 2015 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes of Pittsburgh Court Maiden. Ms. Reiser exhibits distinguished Irish qualities and displays pride for her Irish heritage by participating in Pittsburgh's vibrant Irish community. Ms. Reiser also demonstrates an outstanding moral spirit by volunteering within organizations that benefit our community. We congratulate Ms. Kelsey Reiser on this fine honor and wish her the best of luck in all of her future endeavors.