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Proclamation recognizing Ms. Agnes "Aggie" Jean Brose for her contributions to the neighborhoods of Bloomfield, Garfield and Friendship through her work as Deputy Director of the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation.
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WHEREAS, Ms. Agnes “Aggie” Jean Brose is a lifelong Pittsburgh resident who has been committed to helping the people of her neighborhood help themselves to achieve better lives; and
WHEREAS, her work has encompassed health, public safety, education, employment, and political and economic empowerment. Since 1975, she has worked for the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation where she has been instrumental in improving the neighborhoods of Bloomfield, Garfield and Friendship. Today, she serves the organization as the Deputy Director; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Brose is the recipient of numerous awards and she is an active member of various task forces, boards and partnerships aimed at improving the quality of life for city residents; and
WHEREAS, in 2006, she received the National Association of Women Business Owners' “Make the Connection Award” for service, community responsibility, commitment to the people and being an asset to the region; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Brose is a wife, mother and grandmother, an organizer, negotiator and teacher, dedicated to sharing the skills and resources developed over a lifetime of commitment to a community with all the people who make up that community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of Allegheny County does hereby recognize the efforts and contributions of Ms. Aggie Brose to the community and we applaud her commitment and dedication, which serves as an inspiration to us all.