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Proclamation declaring April 27-May 3, 2008 "Credit Union Week" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, May 1-3, 2008 will mark the gathering of credit union leaders and volunteers of the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association to celebrate the 74th Annual Meeting; and
WHEREAS, credit unions call for the pooling of personal resources and leadership abilities for the good of the cooperative, provide low-cost financial services to their members, encourage a regular habit of saving so those in need may borrow, and foster the desire to repay loans so members may have access to credit when it is required; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's credit unions empower people to improve their economic situations by serving the financial needs of 3.37 million members, and are associated through local, state, regional, and international organizations sharing the same commitment to serving credit union members; and
WHEREAS, credit unions also encourage and sponsor activities to promote the charitable acts of their members;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council hereby proclaims April 27- May 3, 2008 “Credit Union Week” in Allegheny County. We encourage all citizens to recognize the many contributions credit unions have made throughout the years, both tangible and intangible, to the communities in our region and state. We express our sincere appreciation for their service and commitment to Pennsylvania's consumers.