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Proclamation recognizing the late Pittsburgh-area sculptor Frank Vittor, who will be honored on Sunday, October 12, 2008 with an Official State Historical Marker.
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WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, in conjunction with the Sons of Columbus of America, Inc. and the Senator John Heinz Regional History Center, will join the public in honoring Pittsburgh's premiere Italian American sculptor, the late Frank Vittor; and
WHEREAS, the October 12, 2008 celebration will be held at the site of Vittor's Christopher Columbus statue in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park and will feature the dedication of an Official State Historical Marker honoring Vittor; and
WHEREAS, Vittor first came to Pittsburgh in 1917 and upon the urging of noted scientist and educator John Alfred Brashear, made Pittsburgh his home; and
WHEREAS, Vittor quickly made a name for himself as a world-renowned artist, teaching sculpture at Carnegie Institute of Technology, the Irene Kaufmann Settlement, the YMHA and YWHA, and at the Carnegie Museum, while also founding the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors, among many other contributions; and
WHEREAS, in addition to more than fifty war memorials and fountains, Vittor's most well-known works include sculptures of Abraham Lincoln, Honus Wagner, Mark Twain, and Christopher Columbus;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Allegheny County Council joins with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Sons of Columbus of America, Inc. and the Senator John Heinz Regional History Center in celebrating this momentous occasion. We commend you on your commitment to highlighting the contributions and achievements of Frank Vittor, a man who holds a special place in the rich history of our region.