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Proclamation congratulating the 2016 Mooseheart Community Spirit Award winners.
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WHEREAS, it is the duty of Allegheny County Council to recognize and honor outstanding individuals and organizations in both the County and across the nation for their extraordinary achievements; and
WHEREAS, the Mooseheart Community Spirit Awards were founded by Mr. Joseph Wall in 2006 as a project of the Highland Moose Lodge 2699. Since then, the Awards have aimed to recognize the achievements of those in our communities that have dedicated their lives to the betterment of youth and senior populations in our region; and
WHEREAS, all proceeds from the monies raised with the Community Spirit Awards and the Mooseheart Invitational Softball Tournament are utilized to help fund both programs at Mooseheart and youth programs within Western Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, recipients of the 2016 Mooseheart Community Spirit Awards are: John Calipari, Bob Eyler, Randy Gilson, Scott Harris, Mary Lou Kennedy, James Miller, Heather Perman, Edgar Snyder, and Kristine Sorensen; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 awardees have demonstrated their dedication and commitment to serving the local community, and exemplified civic leadership and responsibility, and we are glad to count these individuals among the residents of our great county;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council, does hereby congratulate the 2016 Mooseheart Community Spirit Award winners, and we commend their honorable service to the people of Allegheny County and Western Pennsylvania.