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WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) is our nation's longest running vintage race event and is celebrating 25 consecutive years in 2007;
WHEREAS, the first meeting was held in a Shadyside garage in 1982 and the first event was a 1-day race held on September 3, 1983, with many of the original attendees still participating in the event today;
WHEREAS, PVGP is the nation's only vintage race staged on public roads and 2.3 miles of Pittsburgh city streets in Schenley Park are closed to allow the nearly 200 cars to race;
WHEREAS, there are 1,200 individuals who volunteer each year to stage the Grand Prix which makes the PVGP the largest volunteer-based event in vintage racing;
WHEREAS, 2007 has been designated "Year of the Volunteer" to honor the individuals who take time away from their families and their work to make the event a success;
WHEREAS; PVGP has raised $2 million since 1983 for the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School and last year made its largest donation to date of $160,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City Pittsburgh commends the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association for its tribute to founding vintage auto enthusiasts, its commitment to charity, and its tremendous staff of volunteers who make the festival possible; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares July 15, 2007, "Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.