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Proclamation recognizing the Second Annual Voices Carry fundraiser for the children of Auberle at Heinz Field on September 19, 2006.
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WHEREAS, Auberle, a faith-based Catholic agency headquartered in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, has been providing world-class comprehensive support services for children and families for more than 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Auberle has helped thousands of children and their families throughout southwestern Pennsylvania through their residential care, foster care, emergency shelter, in-home intervention, transitional housing, education and community programs; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, September 19th, 2006, Auberle will hold its Second Annual “Voices Carry” event at Heinz Field, a fundraiser to support the multiple needs of over 1,500 children in Auberle programs and care each year; and
WHEREAS, Randy Baumann, from WDVE's “Jim & Randy” morning show will MC the evening, where individuals will have the opportunity to bid on a chance to sing with or be serenaded by celebrity talent and personalities, including professional athletes, professional singers and more; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the dinner, drinks and singing, there will be live, silent and Chinese auctions with many fabulous prizes, including a San Francisco Getaway package, a Troy Polamalu autographed football, roundtrip tickets from Southwest Airlines, and a weekend at Seven Springs, just to name a few;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize the Second Annual “Voices Carry” fundraiser for the children of Auberle and commends the organization for its accomplishments in serving hundreds of children and families each year. Your commitment to improving the community serves as an inspiration to the residents of Allegheny County and to all.