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Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week Judith McGinley, Sean Dugan, Esther Jones, Sadonna Major, Giovanni Maysonet, Mychal Couch, Carla Lecoin, Stephanie Haldaman-Carrion, and Ronnessa Edwards who, for the common good of all Pennsylvanians, have devoted their careers to working as public servants in the City of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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WHEREAS, May is Public Service Month in the City of Philadelphia. The following public servants at the city and state level keep the city and Commonwealth functioning, and should be recognized for their considerable service; and
WHEREAS, Judith McGinley has been a nurse at Suburban Hospital for over 30 years. She has always been a calm force in the crazy that can often occur in the hospital. She goes out of her way to ensure her patients feel cared for and respected. A resource and a role model to everyone, she won the hospital's WOW award in August 2022 and is a strong advocate for her coworkers and patients at the negotiation table; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Sean Dugan nobly saved the life of an infant trapped in a crashed vehicle in Warrington Township, Pennsylvania. Then a firefighter at Philadelphia Engine 86 in Southwest Philadelphia, Lieutenant Dugan took his training and expertise to selfless new heights to save the life of someone in need, all while off duty. In addition to his bravery on the job, Lt. Dugan is the assistant Boys soccer coach at Roman Catholic High School, and was an adjunct fire instructor for the 198th Fire Academy Cadet class; and
WHEREAS, Esther Jones is a Recreation Leader 2 at the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation. As a child, Esther frequented recreation centers operated by her father and from that she grew to love the work of engaging the community. Esther worked as a Recreational Seasonal Instructor during the summer while in college. For the last ten years, Esther has worked for Parks and Rec, giving young people safe places to l...
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