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Certificates of Recognition honoring the 2017 Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and Grand Marshal, the Allegheny County AOH Hibernian of the Year, the Irish Society for Education & Charity and 2017 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes and her Court.
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This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to the members of the 2017 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 treasured event. The 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will feature nearly 200 marching units, including bands, floats, several police, fire and emergency service agencies, along with many groups from Pittsburgh’s Irish community. Allegheny County Council commends the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for their diligent efforts and dedication to making the annual Parade an unmatched celebration of Irish heritage.
This Certificate of Recognition is awarded to Ms. Jan Griffith upon her selection as Grand Marshal of the 2017 Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Ms. Griffith has been a member of the parade committee since 1992, and has served in many capacities prior to her current role as Organizer. In that role, she is responsible for managing 23,000 participants. Throughout the year, she is involved in other Irish-heritage activities that include serving as a staff member with the Pittsburgh Irish Festival, where she serves as coordinator of the Irish Dog Exhibit. She has served as a volunteer, managing vendors and Irish groups for the annual Irish Day at South Park and she has managed vendors at the National AOH/LAOH convention. From 2002-2004, Ms. Griffith was President of the Western Chapter of the Irish American Unity Conference (IAUC). Jan, whose maiden name is Allen, trac...
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