We'll just stand one nation under God.

Individual liberty and justice overall.

Thank you very much.

Our next order of business is to amend the agendas.

Or a motion to amend.

So move.

Second.

All those in favor say aye.

The agenda has been amended.

Cool.

Our next order of business is proclamations.

We'll begin with Councilman Mosley.

Can everybody okay with uh Supervisor Williams and the second division come up and join us?

Ryan, you can join us too if you want.

You can join us.

Okay.

Um, you know, it's truly uh honored to be able to present this proclamation today to my good friend Ed Williams.

Uh we've only known each other for a couple years, but uh I feel like uh you know we've been kindred spirits over over this time um doing the important work of serving the constituents uh of District Nine as well as Division Two through throughout the East End, and I feel like that the work that we do together is really uh integral into you know restoring people's faith in government, whether it's uh you know a pothole or tree cut down um or the work that you did most recently in helping us uh get legislation passed to address the retaining wall and Lincoln Lemmington on Dunmore Street.

So whereas Edward J.

Williams, affectionately known as Ed, has honorably served the the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works for 22 years and counting, and is currently the supervisor of Public Works Division II and was previously a Division II truck driver and foreman, as well as a laborer at Shinley Park truck driver at Division One and Environmental Services and whereas Ed grew up in the Arlington Heights section of Pittsburgh, graduated from Southville Tech High School, okay, you're an Oriole and attended Pittsburgh Job Corps.

He shares four adult children with his wife of 21 years, Miriam Williams.

And whereas Division II supervisor as Division II supervisor of 35 employees, Ed has met many challenges but handles everything with grace and poise.

I can't attest to that.

He never complains when constituents demand his immediate attention, equipment malfunction, or because he has limited staff.

He notes the issue, investigates it, resolves it, as he does with many day-to-day obstacles for the neighborhoods he serves.

And whereas Council District 9 greatly appreciates the hard work and public services that Ed and Division Two provide when asked about his favorite part of the job, he stated helping the elderly and handicapped are my number one priority, and I love helping people in the neighborhood.

And whereas Ed's unwavering devotion to public service exemplifies the highest standards of character and civic spirit, and now therefore be a resolve that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Ed Williams for his service to the City of Pittsburgh and his community and be a further resolve that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare today, Monday, April 20th, 2026, to be Ed Williams Day in the City of Pittsburgh.

Thank you, Leslie.

Thank you, Letisha.

How are you doing, Erica?

Yep.

So uh yeah, like you said, I mean I I enjoy taking care of the neighborhoods, especially the elderly and everyone in the neighborhoods.

Uh I mean it's just it's just who I am.

You know, I I'm I'm definitely outgoing person when it comes to serving the neighborhood.

So, you know, I enjoy what I do.

You know, I've been doing it for a while and started throwing garbage for the city, and for throwing garbage for the city, you know, you touch every person on every street.

So thank you.

Thank you, guys, and I appreciate it.

Thank you.

And uh and before I ask uh, you know, members that come up, I you know I can't attest to that.

You know, um I had a constituent gave me a call on a Friday night about 10 o'clock, you know, and apologize for calling me on a Friday night, you know, and said that um, you know, environmental services, uh, you know, missed my house, and in a half an hour, uh somebody from Division Two was up there to pick up our garbage at 10 30.

She was like, I was expecting to be waiting until Monday to get the garbage picked up, but it's because of you know your commitment, you know, to the community, and you do a lot to make me look good.

So um I I got I gotta give you your flowers, so thank you so much.

And I'd like to uh oh uh councilman Strasberger.

Well, if I could just add to what you're saying, a recent visit down to Division II, I just found that not only Supervisor Williams, but the entire team at Division II was eager to work, they were happy, they were ready for more work.

They're like, what can we do?

Get more work, you know, draft is coming, can we get more work?

And I was like, that is a sign that not only are you um dedicated, but you've you have an infectious sort of um you know dedication to your work that that that then trickles down to everybody that you work with.

And um that's that makes a great um division and it makes a great city.

So congratulations on that as well.

Yeah, absolutely.

I like to invite my colleagues to come up for a photo.

Oh, you have to be able to do that.

And Councilwoman Strasbourg?

Everyone for National Library Week could come on up.

Well, it is uh official National Library Week, and therefore uh no better organization to give a proclamation to than our Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

So whereas libraries spark creativity, fuel imagination, and inspire lifelong learning, offering a space where individuals of all ages can find joy through exploration and discovery, whereas Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has long served as a trusted and treasured institution in our region with 20 neighborhood locations in the city that provide clean, safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces.

And whereas libraries provide free and equitable access to books, digital tools, and innovative programming, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background, have the support they need to learn, connect, and thrive.

And whereas libraries are champions for early literacy, igniting a love of reading in young learners that help ensure school readiness and success.

And whereas libraries nurture young minds through story times, STEAM programs, and other literacy initiatives fostering curiosity and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.