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WHEREAS, Adam Lambert was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and raised in San Diego, California, where he began performing amateur theatrical productions as a child; and
WHEREAS, in 2009 Adam Lambert came into prominence during the eighth season of American Idol, where he finished runner-up, and became a fan favorite; and
WHEREAS, Adam Lambert has had a tremendous career, selling millions of albums around the world, and receiving numerous awards and recognitions, including a Grammy Award Nomination for Best Male Pop Performance in 2011, and an Honorary GLAAD Media Award in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Adam Lambert has been recognized as the first openly-gay mainstream pop artist to launch a career on a major record label in the United States, providing inspiration to countless aspiring artists; and
WHEREAS, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Adam Lambert, will be performing on Saturday, June 15, under the stars on Liberty Avenue in Downtown, Pittsburgh, as part of the week-long 2013 Pride Fest; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 15, 2013 to be "Adam Lambert Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.