WHEREAS, Mr. William Sell came to Pittsburgh in 1948 to work for PPG Industries; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sell started Will Sell Chocolates in 1986 on Walnut Street in Shadyside after retiring from PPG in 1984; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sell became active in the Walnut Street Chamber of Commerce as a merchant in 1986; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sell continued to volunteer for the Chamber of Commerce even after selling his store in 1994; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sell is passionate about jazz music and he works to promote jazz festivals and performance opportunities in Shadyside; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sell has two sons and two grandchildren and currently resides on Fifth Avenue in Shadyside; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sell's efforts help to make the neighborhood more attractive to visitors and shoppers by improving the environment of the business district; and WHEREAS, in recognition of Mr. Sell's and his wife's contributions to the Shadyside business district, efforts are being made to rename the parklet on Walnut Street the "Jane and Will Sell Parklet." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh sincerely thanks Will Sell for his dedication to improving his community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares April 10, 2007, "Will Sell Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.