WHEREAS
, Laura Siena served as Executive Director of West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN); and
WHEREAS
, West Mt. Airy Neighbors is a community-based volunteer organization committed to preserving and enhancing the quality of life in its richly diverse urban neighborhood; and
WHEREAS
, During Laura Siena's tenure as Executive Director, WMAN has double its budget and staff, established the Zoning Quality of Life and Streetscapes Committees, and completed a long-range strategic plan; and
WHEREAS
, Laura Siena served on West Mt. Airy Neighbors' Board for most of the period from 1989-2005; and
WHEREAS
, Laura Siena has dedicated many years to public service, before coming to Fund for an OPEN Society, she had a twenty-year career in fund raising management at hospitals, universities, medical schools and other not-for-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS
, Laura Siena served on many local not-for-profit boards, and is currently the treasurer of the Mt. Airy Community Services Corporation; and
WHEREAS
, Laura Siena is married with two children and a resident of West Mt. Airy.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
, That City Council Hereby Recognize, Honor, And Celebrate Laura Morris Siena - On her retirement as Executive Director of West Mt. Airy Neighbors and her 20-years of dedication and commitment.
FURTHER RESOLVED,
That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Laura Morris Siena as further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body.
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