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Proclamation thanking Mr. Jeff Campbell, Race Director, along with the sponsors, volunteers, athletes, and the Allegheny County Department of Public Works for making the 2007 Baierl Family YMCA Triathlon an exceptional event.
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WHEREAS, on August 12, 2007, the annual Baierl Family YMCA Triathlon was held in Allegheny County's North Park; and
WHEREAS, this much anticipated event included the following races: a sprint, a 700 meter swim, a 12.5 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run; and
WHEREAS, this wonderful event spotlights the beauty of North Park, particularly the North Park Swimming Pool and the surrounding grounds, fields, groves and trails; and
WHEREAS, since 1996, Mr. Jeff Campbell, Associate Executive Director of the Baierl Family YMCA in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, has served as the Race Director. During his 11 years in this capacity and through his leadership he has developed an exceptional Triathlon which annually attracts approximately 300 participants and 300 spectators from all over the Pittsburgh region; and
WHEREAS, in addition to Mr. Campbell's efforts, the Allegheny County Department of Public Works, due to inclement weather this year, had to work especially hard to ensure that the race course was prepared in time for the start of the Triathlon;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize and thank Race Director Jeff Campbell for his commitment and dedication to organizing this event, and we also thank the sponsors, volunteers, athletes, and the Allegheny County Department of Public Works for their outstanding efforts that made the 2007 Baierl Family YMCA Triathlon an exceptional event, bringing joy and fun to the residents of our great County of Allegheny.