This month we recognize Washington County Commissioner Bracken Burns as the November 2011 Dignity & Respect Champion of Greater Pittsburgh.
Bracken has tried to build a regional community that embraces diversity and encourages its citizens to love and respect each other. He often reminds others that "inclusion is not just about race, it also includes gender, age, geography, income, folks with handicaps, etc."
Serving as Washington County Commissioner since 1996, Bracken decided not to run for a fifth term in office. Since taking office 16 years ago, Bracken's accomplishments include spearheading construction of the 50 bed Alzheimer's Unit at the Washington County Health Center, developing an Attendant Care Training Program to aid elderly and disabled citizens, leading historic preservation efforts to restore and utilize the old jail as a Family Court Center, and more.
Commissioner Burns is known for starting all of his public comments with the phrase, "It's a great day in Washington County." He feels that we all have an obligation to be a "cheerleader for our community."
If you would like to nominate a Dignity & Respect Champion, visit us here. Let us continue to recognize everyone who works tirelessly for inclusion!
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