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Proclamation recognizing the Borough of Port Vue for creating "Veterans Park" a lasting tribute to our country's heroes.
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WHEREAS, on Saturday, November 4th, 2006, the Borough of Port Vue will dedicate their Park to our country's veterans by naming it “Veterans Park”; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Port Vue beautified Veterans Park by cleaning up the area above the Honor Roll, adding benches, and adding a walkway around the flagpole; and
WHEREAS, bricks, with the name of a veteran engraved on it, will be sold to any veteran from the Borough of Port Vue to be placed in the Park at no cost; and
WHEREAS, a plaque will be dedicated to the late Councilman Edward “Scratchy” Szalankiewicz for his contributions to the community and for creating the Honor Roll;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize the Borough of Port Vue for their wisdom in honoring our veterans. This Council thanks the Port Vue Borough for developing Veterans Park, thereby enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Port Vue and Allegheny County.