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File #: 2025-2551    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 11/26/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/2/2025 Final action: 12/2/2025
Enactment date: 12/2/2025 Enactment #: 723
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Title: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Shaasia Jackson for her powerful work in empowering and encouraging individuals to recognize the God-given beauty within them; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, December 2, 2025 to be "Shaasia Jackson Nance Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Theresa Kail-Smith, All Members
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MRS. KAIL-SMITH

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WHEREAS, Shaasia Jackson Nance offers hope and support to individuals facing silent emotional battles. She is the creator of the Don't Give Up On You suicide-prevention tools and serves as Leader of the Sub-Committee of Lived Experience within the Suicide Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) Task Force of Allegheny County; and,

WHEREAS, her inspiration stems from her own journey. By the age of 14, Shaasia endured severe bullying-especially about her thin appearance-leading her to contemplate ending her life. At that critical moment, she believes God placed a song in her heart and someone in her path who offered the encouragement she needed to continue; and,

WHEREAS, her mission is grounded in Ecclesiastes 3:11, "He maketh everything beautiful in His time," and she seeks to uplift and inspire others as she believes God uplifted and inspired
her; and,

WHEREAS, today, Shaasia, known as the MEGA (Motivating, Encouraging, Growing, Affirming) Overload Coach, is an empathetic and visionary leader, dedicated to nurturing the soul and serving others. She is an Inspirational Speaker, TV Producer, Author, Radio Host, and Yale University Fellow; and,

WHEREAS, she is also the Founder and CEO of Godly Beauty LLC, a haircare and accessory line, and the Godly Beauty Academy, both part of the broader Godly Beauty Movement; and,

WHEREAS, the Godly Beauty Movement equips women and youth to embrace their identity, purpose, emotional wellness, and inner beauty through coaching, consulting, tutoring, publishing, conferences, empowerment events, apparel, haircare, and community support; and,

WHEREAS, Shaasia is a devoted wife and mother who holds a Master's Degree in Educational Administration, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Point Park University, and she also holds Master Diplomas in Youth and Adult Mental Health Coaching; and,

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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Shaasia Jackson for her powerful work in empowe...

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