WHEREAS, Mike Gable began working for the City of Pittsburgh in June of 1973, when he took a seasonal job as a laborer in the Parks Department; and, WHEREAS, Mike took on a full-time position in 1980 and began to climb the career ladder serving in multiple coordinator and assistant/deputy director positions before finally becoming the Director of the Department of Public Works in 2014; and, WHEREAS, Mike has led a crew who maintained and improved over 1,200 miles of roads in the City, making patching potholes and repaving streets a priority; and, WHEREAS, Mike has achieved and maintained his professional skill set through his certification as a Parks and Recreation Professional from North Carolina State University’s Parks and Recreation Maintenance Management School; and, WHEREAS, Mike has spent over four decades working to maintain and improve City parks, facilities, and environmental services. His hard work has resulted in our communities remaining a safe and clean space for all of our residents; and, WHEREAS, Mike has not been afraid to get his hands dirty in both his professional and personal life. He is an avid fisherman, reeling in trout, bass, and more; and,