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Proclamation congratulating Mr. Joseph Catanese upon the occasion of his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service to Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, Mr. Joseph “Joe” Catanese will retire on Friday, December 23, 2016 after 35 years of dedicated service to Allegheny County and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Joe received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Criminal Justice from Geneva College. He began his distinguished career with Allegheny County in January of 1981 and as a result of diligent work and demonstrated ability, he advanced to his final position as Chief of Staff for Allegheny County Council; and
WHEREAS, throughout his 35 years of service, Joe’s leadership and passion for delivering quality services to the citizens of Allegheny County, especially its senior citizens, has endeared him to many; and
WHEREAS, Joe, a longtime resident of West Deer Township, has always been deeply involved in his community, including the West Deer Township Sewage Commission, Deer Lakes Board of School Directors, annual Deer Lakes Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon and other school functions, and as Eucharistic Minister and Pastoral Council for St. Victor Parish; and
WHEREAS, Joe, a Registered Official in football, has been honored to officiate the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) finals and the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) playoffs. Joe is the recipient of the Anthony Notaro Award for distinguished achievement as a referee and was selected as one of the first honorees of the Distinguished Alumni of Deer Lakes School District; and
WHEREAS, Joe looks forward to spending more time with his wife of more than 40 years, Gina, their two children, Ashley and Joseph, the family’s beloved dog, Bailey, and expanding his services to St. Victor’s Parish and the community;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Allegheny County Council hereby honors and expresses its sincerest appreciation...
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