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File #: 9841-16    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Proclamation Status: Read & Filed
File created: 9/29/2016 In control: County Council
On agenda: 10/5/2016 Final action: 10/5/2016
Title: Proclamation congratulating Ken Gormley upon his appointment as the 13th President of Duquesne University.
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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Proclamation congratulating Ken Gormley upon his appointment as the 13th President of Duquesne University.

 

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WHEREAS, Mr. Ken Gormley has been selected by the Board of Trustees to serve as the 13th president of Duquesne University; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Gormley, a native of Pittsburgh and nationally recognized expert in constitutional law, received his juris doctorate from Harvard Law School in 1980, served as mayor of Forest Hills from 1998 to 2001, and worked at Duquesne University for 22 years, including as dean of its law school from 2010 through 2015; and  

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Gormley is dedicated to strengthening partnerships, ensuring Duquesne University has the resources it needs, helping all students grow and thrive, and supporting research and other academic pursuits to advance the greater good of society;

 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council does hereby congratulate Mr. Ken Gormley for his installation as the 13th president of Duquesne University, and we are grateful that under his leadership, Duquesne University is poised for growth and innovation.