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WHEREAS, Friday, May 16, 2025, has been designated as the 27th Anniversary of the Annual “Take A Father to School Day” in the Pittsburgh Public Schools; and,
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WHEREAS, this event involves every branch of the school district and consistently draws the participation of thousands of fathers and male guardians annually, with attendance exceeding 7,000 participants making it the largest engagement event in district history; and,
WHEREAS, the goal of Take a Father to School Day, under the guidance of founder Mark Brently Sr. and the committee, is to bring men into the school building to establish better communication with schools, understand that they are welcomed in schools; and explore opportunities for volunteering and becoming more involved in their child’s education; and,
WHEREAS, the 2025 celebration centers on the theme "Pages and Promises: Fathers Building Literacy, One Story at a Time," emphasizing the critical role fathers play in cultivating a love for reading, strengthening literacy foundations, and creating lasting connections through the power of storytelling that educates, inspires, and uplifts; and
WHEREAS, this year’s partners are the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Pittsburgh Science Center as well as a variety of other organizations that have continued to support the success of the Take a Father to School Day initiative over the years;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the thousands who participate and urges the entire Pittsburgh School District community to actively participate in this worthwhile event; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 22, 2025 to be “Take a Father to School Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.