Pittsburgh Pride 2013 is just not going to be the same without our friend Art DeCoursey.
Art was a huge supporter of Pittsburgh Pride and the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh. He attended as many events as he could and he could always be counted on to lend a hand when needed.
While Art’s “homebase” was in Virginia with his partner John, when he was in Pittsburgh he could either be found at Steve and Peter’s house on Mt. Washington or Tom’s house on the North Side. Whether it was as his successful role as a campaign organizer for President Bill Clinton (in 1991 and 1996) or Al Gore’s 2000 Presidential bid, Art’s many talents and infectious enthusiasm were wanted by many. In fact, no one ran for an important office in Pennsylvania without asking him to lead the campaign. He was a brilliant strategist, but it was his warm personality that attracted hordes of campaign workers to his side, and in the case of Pittsburgh Pride, lots of volunteers.
We are going to miss Art this year, but rest assured that before the Pride festivities begin, we’ll be raising a Cranberry & Vodka in his honor. RIP.
