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File #: 9484-16    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Proclamation Status: Presented & Filed
File created: 3/1/2016 In control: County Council
On agenda: 3/8/2016 Final action: 3/8/2016
Title: Certificates of Recognition honoring the 2016 Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, the Irish Society for Education & Charity, 2016 Grand Marshal, 2016 Allegheny County AOH Hibernian of the Year, and 2016 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes and her Court.
Sponsors: Michael Finnerty, Tom Baker, John DeFazio, Sam DeMarco , Jim Ellenbogen, Nick Futules, Cindy Kirk, Paul Klein, Ed Kress, Bob Macey, Chuck Martoni, Sue Means, John Palmiere, Denise Ranalli-Russell, DeWitt Walton
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Certificates of Recognition honoring the 2016 Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, the Irish Society for Education & Charity, 2016 Grand Marshal, 2016 Allegheny County AOH Hibernian of the Year, and 2016 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes and her Court.

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This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to the members of the 2016 Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for their work in organizing and carrying out Pittsburgh’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Since its inception, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has been the driving force behind the annual Parade, coordinating and managing all efforts in bringing the community together to ensure the success of this venerated event. The 2016 parade theme marks a pivotal event that created the Irish Republic, “The Easter Rising of 1916.” Allegheny County Council commends the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for showcasing Pittsburgh’s distinguished Irish community and thanks them for their diligent efforts and dedication to making the annual Parade an unmatched celebration of Irish heritage.

This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to The Irish Society for Education & Charity, Inc. for its dedication to the members of Pittsburgh’s Irish community and to Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Since 1992 the ISEC has provided sponsorship, leadership and guidance to the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee in its efforts to organize and execute what has been referred to the nation’s second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The organization also supports Pittsburgh’s Irish community by awarding scholarships to local Irish students and by making donations to area groups and causes. Allegheny County Council commends The Irish Society for Education & Charity for their passionate and tireless efforts to support Pittsburgh’s Irish community and thanks them for all of their numerous contributions.

This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to Ms. Sarah McAuliffe upon her selec...

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