OUNTY OF LLEGHENY C A

RICH FITZGERALD COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Proclamation

WHEREAS, Clare Pachavis, who was born on December 23, 1919, is celebrating her 100th birthday this year; deeply appreciated and loved by friends and family, they join together to wish her a happy birthday and many more wonderful years ahead; and

WHEREAS, Clare was born in the Mount Oliver area; she married Henry Pachavis on July 29, 1950, and they had three children, Karen, Robert and Nancy; and

WHEREAS, Clare spent many years as a stay-at-home mom, but once her children were older, she began working part-time in the Bethel Park High School Cafeteria, eventually becoming the school’s baker; an avid fan of the Pirates, she has followed them from to Three Rivers Stadium to PNC Park; she attended many games sitting in seats right behind the dugout, often commenting that she could place her beer on the dugout roof; and

WHEREAS, Clare is also an avid fan, having followed the team throughout the years, including rooting for players such as Hanratty, Gilliam, Bradshaw, Bleier and Harris and the ; and continues following them still today; and

WHEREAS, since moving from her home, Clare now resides at a Bethel Park Retirement facility where she is surrounded by friends who, along with loved ones, join her to celebrate her 100th birthday.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby wish Clare Pachavis a very happy 100th birthday as well as health and happiness in all her years to come.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the County of Allegheny to be affixed this 23rd day of December, 2019.

Rich Fitzgerald RICH FITZGERALD