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WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Rowing Association (TRRA) was founded in October 1984 as a membership-based nonprofit organization with the mission of providing rowing and dragon boating programs for adults, youth, and adaptive athletes; and
WHEREAS, over the past forty years, TRRA has grown into one of the largest rowing and paddling clubs in the United States, providing access to the sport for a diverse and inclusive community; and
WHEREAS, TRRA hosts major regional events, including the Head of the Ohio Regatta, the Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival, and the Pittsburgh Indoor Sprints, which celebrate athleticism and Pittsburgh’s connection to its rivers; and
WHEREAS, through its belief that “there is a seat in the boat for everyone,” TRRA has fostered community, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the City’s waterways; and
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does recognize and commend the Three Rivers Rowing Association on its 40th Anniversary and for its outstanding contributions to Pittsburgh’s athletic and riverfront communities; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Saturday, November 8, 2025, to be “Three Rivers Rowing Association Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.