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Proclamation recognizing Mr. Ralph Hale for his contributions to the Council of Friends to North Park and for his tireless efforts, alongside many volunteers, on the McKinney Road Soccer Complex.
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ralph M. Hale, III is a founding Member and Chairman of the North Park Council of Friends, an advisory group serving North Park, Allegheny County; and
WHEREAS, as Chairman of the Friends of North Park, Mr. Hale has led volunteer efforts to beautify the Park and serves as an important resource for groups, providing information about the many sports and recreational activities, and most importantly, the family fun that can be found within North Park; and
WHEREAS, he has spent over 12 years working to improve the McKinney Road Soccer Complex as an unofficial caretaker and for 8 years he has served as the Field Director for the North Allegheny Soccer Club. Due to Mr. Hale's leadership alongside the coordinated efforts of the Allegheny County Parks Department and the Department of Public Works, the McKinney Complex is one of the top soccer facilities in Western Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, in just one weekend, Mr. Hale along with many dedicated volunteers built three new picnic pavilions at the McKinney Complex, and he credits Sue Neff and Keith Quisenberry with helping lead those volunteer efforts and offers sincere thanks to the companies and individuals that donated their time and energy, not to mention, materials, food, and equipment;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council recognizes Mr. Ralph M. Hale, III for his commitment and dedication to enhancing the quality of life and well-being of Allegheny County residents. We commend you for your vision and leadership which serves as an inspiration to the citizens of this great County of Allegheny and to all.