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Proclamation recognizing and congratulating Mr. John W. Smith, Sr. upon the occasion of his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service as Mayor of the Borough of Mt. Oliver.
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WHEREAS, Allegheny County is blessed with individuals, such as the Mayor of the Borough of Mt. Oliver, Mr. John W. Smith, Sr. that are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our neighborhoods and the community as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Smith is being honored for his 28 years of dedicated service as Mayor of the Borough of Mt. Oliver; and
WHEREAS, he became a resident of the Borough of Mt. Oliver in 1956 with his lovely wife, Mary where they raised their four children, three sons and one daughter; and
WHEREAS, he joined the Mt. Oliver Hook & Ladder in 1957 and was elected President of the Mt. Oliver Hook & Ladder in 1968, a position he held for 35 years, and he joined the Mt. Oliver Recreation Association, where he is still an active member; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith worked as a truck driver and was a member of Teamster's Union Local 249 where he held the position of Steward for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, he intends to continue to serve the residents of Mt. Oliver Borough as a Mt. Oliver Borough Councilman beginning January 1, 2006;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council hereby congratulates and commends John W. Smith, Sr. for his 28 years of dedication and commitment to public service. This Council wishes him all the best on his well-deserved retirement as Mayor of the Borough of Mount Oliver and joins his family and friends in celebrating this momentous occasion with him.