NEWS 2021

December 01, 2021

MILFORD, PA – The Pike County Commissioners began their December 1st meeting by adopting resolution 2141 in recognition of Jim Pedranti. The resolution cited his leadership role in conceiving of and establishing the Greater Pike Community Foundation, where he has served as Board Chairman from its inception, and for his legacy of philanthropy, for his countless volunteer hours, his commitment to the community, to the county, and so much more. 

Speaking to Pedranti, Chair of the Board of Commissioners, Matt Osterberg, said, “We really appreciate everything you’ve done for this county.” Osterberg noted the County’s Emergency Initiative Fund “probably wouldn’t have been implemented unless we had the Greater Pike Community Foundation.”   

Commissioner Ron Schmalzle added, “The world is a better place, the county is a better place and this community of Milford is in a better place because of people like you, Jim. Thank you for the class you bring to the table and your leadership…”  

Commissioner Steve Guccini echoed the sentiment, thanking Pedranti for giving his best efforts “just because it’s the right thing to do.” 

Pedranti told the Commissioners he was honored to be recognized and not wanting to take all the credit, he added, “Although I was one of the founders of the organization, there were fifteen to twenty other individuals who also put a lot of time and effort in to making the Foundation what it is today.  It’s still in the infancy stages and it will continue to grow and the nice thing about a community foundation is that it will be here and continue to give to the community after all of us are gone.” 

To see the video of the December 1st Commissioners Meeting, go to https://www.pikepa.org/government/commissioners_office/index.php 

Greater Pike Community Foundation helps individuals, families and local businesses to provide a permanent and personal way to give back to the community. For information on the different kinds of funds, visit https://greaterpike.org/our-funds/