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WHEREAS, on April 25th, 2007, Three Rivers Youth (TRY) will hold its Nellie Leadership Awards celebration; and
WHEREAS, Three Rivers Youth is a private, non-profit agency that offers services to abused, neglected, runaway and homeless youth and their families between the ages of 12 and 21; and
WHEREAS, since 1880, this organization has worked to be a leader in innovative programming when providing comprehensive services for at-risk youth; and
WHEREAS, Three Rivers Youth currently houses homeless and runaway youth through its Transitional Living, Group Homes and Loft programs; and
WHEREAS, the organization maintains an outreach and drop-off center, known as the Hub, which provides immediate and emergency services at a convenient location in the Strip District; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Nellie Leadership Awardees are:
· Rev. Dr. William and Mrs. Christine Curtis and Family, Faith; and
· Mrs. Carol and Benjamin Iddriss and Family, Community; and
· Mrs. Judy O'Connor and Family, Civic; and
· Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Joy Starzl and Family, Humanitarian; and
· The Honorable Dwayne and Mrs. Joy Woodruff and Family, Public Service; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and thanks Three Rivers Youth for its dedication to serving homeless and at-risk youth and congratulates this year's Nellie Leadership awardees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares April 25, 2007, "Three Rivers Youth Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.