Pittsburgh, PA | “Lebanese-American Days” in Pittsburgh

by Mrs. Marie Sadaka and Dr. Mabel George Howard 

On 27 August 2019, the City Council of Pittsburgh presented a Proclamation to Fr. Rudolph Wakim, pastor of Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This proclamation commended the parishioners of Our Lady of Victory and the Lebanese-American community members for their commitment to family, faith, and service to the Pittsburgh City residents. The proclamation, presented by Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, parishioner of Our Lady of Victory, declared 6-8 September to be “Lebanese-American Days” in the City of Pittsburgh. 

Lebanese-American citizens are recognized for helping to make a positive difference in the Pittsburgh community through: their warm hospitality, authentic Lebanese cuisine and culinary achievements, music (the Maronite Lebanese-American community were one of the founding members of the Pittsburgh Folk Festival), and distinguished accomplishments in the arts, business, education, entertainment, government, medicine, journalism, religion, science, and the military. The Lebanese-Americans of Pittsburgh are very proud and honored to celebrate their rich heritage and traditions.

 (Left to Right): Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, Father Wakim, Michele Underwood, Marie Kassouf, Marie Sadaka, Mary Romah, Nick Romah, Bill Eassie