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Proclamation congratulating Auberle for winning the 2006 Alfred W. Wishart, Jr. Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management.
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WHEREAS, the Wishart Award is given each year to a nonprofit organization that has exhibited continued commitment to excellence in management and governance by the Forbes Funds, affiliated with the Pittsburgh Foundation, and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Charities; and
WHEREAS, Auberle was selected as the 2006 winner of the Alfred W. Wishart, Jr. Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management and received a $10,000 grant from the Forbes Funds; and
WHEREAS, the award recognizes Auberle's strong commitment to its mission - to help troubled children and families to heal themselves - and its ability to pursue that mission; and
WHEREAS, with the help of staff, volunteers, donors, and partners, Auberle demonstrated itself as a leader in its field of service; and
WHEREAS, 2006 was one of the most competitive year's in the Wishart Award's history, but Auberle rose to the challenge and earned the 2006 title;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of Allegheny County does hereby recognize and congratulate Auberle for receiving the Alfred W. Wishart, Jr. Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. This Council applauds the efforts of Auberle to continuously improve delivery of services, serving as an inspiration to the residents of Allegheny County and to all.