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Proclamation honoring Whitaker Volunteer Fire Chief Al Race for 50 years of service.
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WHEREAS, Whitaker Volunteer Fire Company will mark the 50th Anniversary of Chief Al Race's joining the Company in December 2005; and
WHEREAS, Chief Race's capabilities and dedication to his community have repeatedly been relied upon and recognized by his colleagues, as shown by his promotion through the ranks of Captain, First Assistant Chief, and Second Assistant Chief, and his continued association with the Company as a trustee; and
WHEREAS, Chief Race's accomplishments are many and varied, and include assisting in the construction of a new Fire Hall in Whitaker in 1970, a task accomplished by the firefighters themselves; and
WHEREAS, through his exemplary commitment to public safety, Chief Race has served as an inspiration to over a generation of young firefighters, while simultaneously personifying selflessness, commitment, and the highest of professional ideals;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize Chief Al Race for his impact on this community and its citizens; his skill in assisting in the administration of his Company has only been surpassed by his devotion to the residents of Whitaker. Through his lifetime of dedication and professionalism, he has improved the lives of countless individuals and families. For these achievements and the many others throughout his career, Council bestows its highest commendation upon Chief Race and sincerest wishes for happiness and continued success in the future.