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Proclamation commending The New Sun Rising organization for its extensive efforts to bring a public library to Millvale Borough.
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WHEREAS, The New Sun Rising, a local non-profit organization, launches projects aimed at positively impacting cultural, environmental, and social wellness and seeks to create measureable change through projects that will primarily affect the Western Pennsylvania region; and
WHEREAS, The New Sun Rising has been working on an initiative to bring a much-needed public library to Millvale Borough; and
WHEREAS, in addition to compiling plans and deciding on a location, the members of The New Sun Rising have thrown themselves into fundraising efforts to make the Millvale Library dream a reality; and
WHEREAS, most recently, with the help of state and local government officials and local businesses and organizations, The New Sun Rising held “Book'n Bands- A Benefit for the Millvale Library” on February 23, 2008; and
WHEREAS, “Book'n Bands” received immediate support from government officials, including Senator Jim Ferlo, Councilman Jim Burn, and Millvale Mayor Vince Cynsky, as well as support from several local businesses, including Jean-Marc Chattelier's Bakery, Frank's Pizza, and Vicenie's Beer Distributor; and
WHEREAS, the event featured performances by local bands and also included vending tables from local food establishments, buttons, and raffles, the total of which raised $3,000 for the cause;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Allegheny County Council commends The New Sun Rising for its extensive efforts to bring a public library to Millvale Borough. Your commitment to improving the impacting positive change in Western Pennsylvania is admirable and we wish you continued success in your pursuit of this outstanding project.