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Proclamation recognizing the Pennsylvania Women Work's prestigious "Circle of Hope" awardees on October 18, 2007.
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WHEREAS, Pennsylvania Women Work!, a non-profit organization, works to help single parents, displaced homemakers and individuals in transition to find employment and employment training in order to become more self-sufficient; and
WHEREAS, over the past two decades, Pennsylvania Women Work! and its 24 member New Choices programs across the Commonwealth have provided a holistic approach to economic self-sufficiency for over 160,000 women in transition; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2007 Pennsylvania Women Work! will host the 7th annual "Expanding the Circle of Hope" evening and will recognize the "Circle of Hope" awardees; and
WHEREAS, through the leadership of Mr. Todd C. Moules, state president of Pennsylvania Banking at National City Corporation, National City has supported Pennsylvania Women Work! in many ways; and
WHEREAS, National City has contributed to Pennsylvania Women Work's business clothing closet, provided professional support and guidance to their Corporate Advisory Board and Board of Directors, organized fundraising events, and mentored their participants;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize Mr. Todd C. Moules and National City for being awarded the Pennsylvania Women Work! "Circle of Hope" award. We commend Mr. Moules and National City for their dedication and commitment to supporting Pennsylvania Women Work! which serves as an inspiration to the residents of Allegheny County and to all.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania Women Work!, a non-profit organization, works to help single parents, displaced homemakers and individuals in transition to find employment and employment training in order to become more self-sufficient; and
WHEREAS, over the past two decades, Pennsylvania Women Work! and its 24 member New Choices programs across the Commonwealth have provided a holistic approach to economic self-sufficiency for over 160,000 women in transition; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2007 Pennsylvania Women Work! will host the 7th annual "Expanding the Circle of Hope" evening and will recognize the "Circle of Hope" awardees; and
WHEREAS, after selling her business, Country Creations by Donna, and battling breast cancer, Ms. Donna Sprankle, took advantage of the Pennsylvania Women Work! Indiana University of Pennsylvania New Choices/New Options program, which led to a satisfying job with Westmoreland Community College. She has since retired and enjoys her three children and ten grandchildren. She plans on giving back to the community by volunteering with Pennsylvania Women Work!;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize and commend Ms. Donna Sprankle for being awarded the Pennsylvania Women Work! "Women of Triumph" award. We congratulate you on your demonstrated achievement in employment, in your community and in your personal life and further extend best wishes for continued success in the future.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania Women Work!, a non-profit organization, works to help single parents, displaced homemakers and individuals in transition to find employment and employment training in order to become more self-sufficient; and
WHEREAS, over the past two decades, Pennsylvania Women Work! and its 24 member New Choices programs across the Commonwealth have provided a holistic approach to economic self-sufficiency for over 160,000 women in transition; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2007 Pennsylvania Women Work! will host the 7th annual "Expanding the Circle of Hope" evening and will recognize the "Circle of Hope" awardees; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Karen Hudec, a displaced homemaker, took advantage of the Pennsylvania Women Work! New Choices/New Options program and is now a Manager at the Outlet Connection, an entrepreneurial training program for at-risk youth owned and operated by the Boys & Girls Club;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize and commend Ms. Karen Hudec for being awarded the Pennsylvania Women Work! "Women of Triumph" award. We congratulate you on your demonstrated achievement in employment, in your community and in your personal life and further extend best wishes for continued success in the future.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania Women Work!, a non-profit organization, works to help single parents, displaced homemakers and individuals in transition to find employment and employment training in order to become more self-sufficient; and
WHEREAS, over the past two decades, Pennsylvania Women Work! and its 24 member New Choices programs across the Commonwealth have provided a holistic approach to economic self-sufficiency for over 160,000 women in transition; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2007 Pennsylvania Women Work! will host the 7th annual “Expanding the Circle of Hope” evening and will recognize the “Circle of Hope” awardees; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Theresa Farris McBride, a dispatcher facing the prospect of a lay-off, took advantage of the Pennsylvania Women Work! weekly seminars, job leads, and continuous encouragement, which led to her employment and satisfying career with Dollar Bank;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize and commend Ms. Theresa Farris McBride for being awarded the Pennsylvania Women Work! “Women of Triumph” award. We congratulate you on your demonstrated achievement in employment, in your community and in your personal life and further extend best wishes for continued success in the future.