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Proclamation honoring Bethel Park Council President Timothy Moury for 22 years of dedication to the residents of Bethel Park.
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WHEREAS, as Bethel Park Council President, Mr. Timothy Moury has made significant contributions to improve the lives of Bethel Park residents and provide outstanding services on multiple levels such as, civic, recreation, land use, development and housing, and zoning. Recently, his concern for the wellbeing of the citizens of Bethel Park was exemplified in his compassionate, extra ordinary response to devastating flooding that occurred on June 20, 2018; and
WHEREAS, sworn into office as a Council Member on January 2, 1996, and appointed to the position of Council President after only two years, Mr. Moury has served a total of 22 years on Bethel Park Council. His long tenure on Council reflects his ability to find common ground for all parties and facilitate teamwork to find solutions for all. Mr. Moury’s ability to motivate and organize the residents of Bethel Park has had a lasting effect on the community and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, recognizing a need to have a strong community base, Mr. Moury believes in practicing an “open door” policy with the residents of Bethel Park. He strives to know that the residents’ concerns and needs are met, and as a result, he regularly holds public hearings and meetings to address and work through issues; and
WHEREAS, as a modest servant to the residents of Bethel Park, Mr. Moury has constantly broken barriers to help enrich the lives of those in the community. Throughout his time on Council, Mr. Moury has served the wider community in a number of capacities by: working with financial advisors to refinance bonds, offering an alternative approach to fund projects without increasing taxes and cutting the budget; conducted fundraiser campaigns with the American Legion to establish Bethel Park Veterans Memorial honoring more than 3,600 Bethel Park veterans which i...
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