NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh on its impact and imprint in the Pittsburgh region and congratulates David Lassman for receiving the Mermelstein Award for his leadership and dedication at the agency's Annual Meeting ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, May 15, 2014 to be “ JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.