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Proclamation congratulating the Bon-Ami Temple No. 49 of the Daughters of Elks upon their 107th Anniversary.
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WHEREAS, many communities are blessed with individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life through many endeavors. The Improved Benevolent, Protective Order of the Elks of the World, known as Elkdom, founded in 1898, is a fraternal group adding a Women’s Auxiliary to help with impactful activities since 1902; and
WHEREAS, the Bon-Ami Temple No. 49 of the Daughters of Elks will be celebrating their 107th Anniversary this year on April 6, 2019. During their 107th Anniversary celebration, the Daughters of the Elks will recognize and honor outstanding members for their accomplishments and continued dedicated service to Elkdom:
Anthony Banks, Past Presiding Exalted Ruler of Flood City Lodge #371, Johnstown, PA ~ Mr. Elk
Lynn Butler, Past State President of Ruth Temple #11, Pittsburgh, PA ~ Ms. Elk
The Honorable Jake Wheatley, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives ~ Bon Ami Temple Advocacy Award
Terri Lynn Shields CEO, JADA House International ~ Entrepreneur Award
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Council Member DeWitt Walton, do hereby congratulate and join in celebration with Bon-Ami Temple No. 49 of the Daughters of Elks, as it celebrates 107 years of continued dedication to improving the life of others through many endeavors, and we offer them best wishes for continued success in the years to come.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto caused the Seal of the County of Allegheny to be affixed this 6th day of April 2019.