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Proclamation commending Tarentum Mayor James E. Wolfe for his tremendous contributions to Tarentum Borough and Allegheny County and recognizing him as a street in Tarentum is dedicated in his name.
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WHEREAS, Allegheny County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have been blessed with exemplary leaders throughout our history, with visionaries of great skill and determination making invaluable contributions to our communities, our County and the world; and
WHEREAS, James E. Wolfe's position as Mayor of Tarentum Borough for the past 30 years reflects the great respect for and confidence in his abilities as a leader and community champion from the voters of Tarentum, for whom he has remained steadfast in his dedication in the best tradition of American public service; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Borough Mayor, Mr. Wolfe has committed himself to working with others to improve the Borough in any way possible; and
WHEREAS, prior to his position as Mayor, Mr. Wolfe served on the Tarentum Council for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his already busy schedule, Mayor Wolfe is a life member of Tarentum's Eureka Fire and Rescue service, where he served as a volunteer for 51 years and is currently involved with the Highlands Senior Citizen Center, where he was elected as President for his hard work in assisting the elderly; and
WHEREAS, for his dedication to the community, Mayor Wolfe recently received the much-deserved honor of having a street in Tarentum named after him;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Allegheny County Council hereby joins with Tarentum Borough in recognizing Mayor James E. Wolfe for his tremendous contributions to the cause of good government and citizen participation, and for representing the citizens of Tarentum with the utmost integrity and professionalism. We wish to wholeheartedly express our gratitude for his many contributions to Tarentum Borough and Allegheny County.