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WHEREAS, the Federation of War Veterans Societies was formed in 1919 for the purpose of providing an annual Veterans Day Parade in the City of Pittsburgh to honor the more than 42,000 war veterans living within the City of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, the Federation of War Veterans Societies of Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh will hold its 104th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 10:30 starting at the intersection of 10th and Liberty Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Grand Marshal this year is John Banaszak. Mr. Benaszak played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1975 to 1981 and is a three-time Super Bowl champion. He served in the United States Marine Corps and inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame in 2017; and,
WHEREAS, the Federation continues to educate the residents of the City of Pittsburgh on the importance of recognizing our veterans and all they have sacrificed, not only for the City of Pittsburgh, but also our nation; and
WHEREAS, it is always a great honor and privilege for our City to pay tribute to the men and women who serve and have served in our armed forces. The City of Pittsburgh does hereby call upon all its citizens to observe November 11 as Veterans Day and to honor all war veterans living within the City of Pittsburgh and solemnly remember the sacrifice of all those who fought so valiantly to preserve our heritage of freedom; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Federation of War Veterans Societies of Allegheny County for their continued dedication to all of our veterans and hard work in making each year's Veterans Day parade a great success; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, November 11, 2023, to be “Federation of War Veterans Societies Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.