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WHEREAS, the mission of the Pridefest Committee and The Delta Foundation is to produce events that promote unity, visibility, and self-esteem among the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender community of Pittsburgh and to promote awareness, acceptance and equality throughout the Pittsburgh and Tri-State region; and,
WHEREAS, the Pridefest Committee and The Delta Foundation are building on Pridefest , once just a march organized after the New York City Stonewall Riots of 1969;and,
WHEREAS, Pridefest was previously a one day event consisting of a parade and a festival in Pittsburgh but this year will be a week long celebration to promote unity within our community by creating Partnered Events; and,
WHEREAS, profits and non-profits such as Bank of NY Mellon, Coldwell Banker, Metz, Lewis LLC, Club Pittsburgh, Images, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Coors Brewing and the City of Pittsburgh have joined together to sponsor a series of events to provide reasons for everyone to come together and celebrate our differences ; and,
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Pride Week will consist of Pride in the Street, a street party the night before Pridefest, Pridefest which includes a parade and festival , The Curve Ball, a pre-party cocktail reception for Pride Week, Some Like it …Hot Pink !, a musical benefit for Pittsburgh Pflag at the Hard Rock Café, Everyday Law for Gays and Lesbians Book Discussion featuring author Anthony Infanti, SPLASH !, a Mt. Washington Pool Party and a talk by May Lou Wallner and Jacob Retian, stars of documentary “For the Bible Tells Me So” at the East Liberty Presbyterian Church; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend The Delta Foundation and the Pridefest Committee for their commitment to promote unity and visibility for the GLBT Community and for their diligent work in promoting awareness and support in the Pittsburgh region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, th...
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