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Proclamation honoring the United Way of Allegheny County 2014 "Be There" Nominees and Awardees for putting the needs and concerns of Allegheny County's schoolchildren first and foremost in their lives and declaring May 29, 2014 as "Be There Day" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, children who are chronically absent from school preform worse and are at a higher risk of dropping out than children who regularly attend school; and
WHEREAS, the United Way of Allegheny County is determined to reduce this problem through their adoption of the "Be There" campaign, which encourages peers and adults to 'be there' for kids and to encourage children to stay in school; and
WHEREAS, the "Be There" campaign is a nation-wide multimedia and awareness campaign dedicated to and focused on getting parents and community members more involved in children's education in order to help increase and maintain school attendance rates; and
WHEREAS, educators and parents throughout Allegheny County have pledged their support for the "Be There" campaign; and
WHEREAS, the efforts made by these parents, teachers, educators and mentors have had lasting impacts on the lives and attendance records of Allegheny County school children; and
WHEREAS, the United Way of Allegheny County is holding an awards ceremony on May 29, 2014 to honor the following adults who have pledged to "be there" for our children-those who have made lasting contributions to Allegheny County's youth through their tireless dedication and support;
NOMINEES
Adrienne Dudley
Alan Butera
Alicia Parker
Amie Matson
Barbara Coffee
Cedric Thomas
Charmain Turner
Christina Hills
Cyrene Bey
Danielle Leach
Dawn McElhinney
Debra Smallwood
Denise Daugherty
Detria M. Dixon
Dwayne Barker
Helen Haines
Jamie Seabrook
Jenifer Tyler
Kaitlin Hens-Greco
Kashif Henderson
Keith Lunsford
Kellie Irwin
Kelly Parker
Kirk Holbrook
Kyle Soto
Lana Shafic
Leah Thill
Lora Bethea
Lushon Dean
Mary Carol McCay
Monica Lamar
Monica Tillman
Nena McDill
Nick Bordone
Paul Jenker
Robert Mungin
Sara Burger
Tanya Ashby
Vicki Pava
Wendy Etheridge-Smith
BE THERE AWARDEES
School Staff:
Vicki Pava, Chartiers Valley School District
Kashif Henderson, Pittsburgh Public School District
Kellie Irwin, Woodland Hills School District
Community Staff:
Detria M. Dixon, Homewood Children's Village
Amie Matson, A+ Schools
Teamwork:
Sara Burger, Denise Daugherty, Paul Jenker, Human Services Center Corporation
Parent:
Dwayne Barker, Parent Pittsburgh King PreK-8, Ready Freddy Volunteer, Pittsburgh Project Volunteer
Volunteer:
Leah Thill, Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience (PULSE) Member, Kincaid Community Garden, Garfield Community Action Team (GCAT);
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize the United Way of Allegheny County and the "Be There" nominees and awardees for putting the needs and concerns of Allegheny County's schoolchildren first and foremost in their lives; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council does hereby declare May 29, 2014 as "Be There Day" in Allegheny County.