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Proclamation recognizing and commending Ms. Miriam Manion for her sixteen years of unparalleled dedication and commitment serving the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
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WHEREAS, long and distinguished service throughout one's life deserves the accolades of our citizenry; especially when one devotes so much time to enhancing the quality of life in her community as Ms. Miriam Manion has; placing her stamp of character and hard work throughout the community as a public servant and community leader; and
WHEREAS, Miriam has spent sixteen years assisting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, currently serving as the Human Resources Director, a role in which she has made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many during her tenure; and
WHEREAS, as Associate Director from 1991-2002, Miriam was largely responsible for working with the Food Bank's team of managers to build an organization of management excellence; the Food Bank continues to develop on this strong foundation of excellence in management, a tribute to her leadership and talent; and
WHEREAS, Miriam's most highly acclaimed achievement was her oversight and coordination of the current Food Bank facility in Duquesne; For four years, in addition to Miriam's regular duties, she worked tirelessly to identify an appropriate place for the Food Bank to move; worked with the staff, a building oversight committee, and the architects on the design of the facility; and represented the Food Bank during the construction process; and
WHEREAS, Miriam's achievements also include the creation of the Three Rivers Table Program, now in its sixteenth year; The Program has grown from one driver picking up donations from a few local donors and serving a handful of on-site feeding programs, to three drivers picking up donations from over a hundred donors and serving over sixty soup kitchens, shelters, treatment, and after school programs in Allegheny County;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize and commend Ms. Miriam Manion for her unparalleled dedication and commitment serving the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and our community as a whole. We wish her all the best on her well-deserved retirement and join her family and friends in celebrating this momentous occasion with her.
Sponsored by Council Member Vince Gastgeb this 13th day of July 2004
Attest:
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President of Council Clerk of Council
Rich Fitzgerald John Mascio