Allegheny County Council - File #: 3754-08

• File #: 3754-08
• Version: 1
• Name: Proclamation welcoming the members of the Cawthon family to Pittsburgh as they celebrate their 17th biannual family reunion.
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Read & Filed
• File created: 2/19/2008
• In control: County Council
• Final action: 2/19/2008
• Title: Proclamation welcoming the members of the Cawthon family to Pittsburgh as they celebrate their 17th biannual family reunion.
• Sponsors: Jan Rea

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/19/2008	1	County Council	Read

Title

Proclamation welcoming the members of the Cawthon family to Pittsburgh as they celebrate their 17^th biannual family reunion.

Body

WHEREAS, on July 10-13, 2008, the Cawthon family will celebrate their 17^th biannual family reunion since 1976; and

WHEREAS, the Cawthon Family traces their roots back to early 1900s Baptist preacher Robert Walter Cawthon.  Originally from Milledgeville, Georgia, Mr. Cawthon distinguished himself as the first licensed African-American plumber in the state of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, this year, the celebration will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the hometown of former steelworker and current Carnegie Mellon University security guard Robert Walter Cawthon, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, during the weekend, 80-100 family members will gather to share stories, celebrate achievements, award scholarships, enjoy each other's company while experiencing all that Pittsburgh has to offer, and perhaps most importantly, reinforce a sense of pride and family unity in their children;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council does hereby welcome the members of the Cawthon family to Pittsburgh.  As we celebrate Pittsburgh's 250^th anniversary, we are honored to share the heart of Allegheny County with your family.