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Resolution expressing the City of Pittsburgh’s support and endorsement of the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States semi-quincentennial through its initiative: AMERICA250PA.
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WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania legislature and the Governor created AMERICA250PA in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States and Pennsylvania's integral role in that event and the role of its people in the nation's past, present and future; and
WHEREAS, AMERICA250PA hopes to engage ALL Pennsylvanians and ALL 67 counties through their many signatures and officially recognized programs, projects, and events over the next several years by inspiring future leaders and celebrating all Pennsylvanian's contributions to the nation over the last 250 years; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of AMERICA250PA's four pillars of EPIC, we hope to educate, preserve, innovate, and celebrate.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1: The City of Pittsburgh hereby endorses AMERICA250PA and their mission to educate, preserve, innovate, and celebrate EVERY Pennsylvanian in EVERY county.
Section 2: The City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Allegheny County legislative delegation and the AMERICAN250PA Commission.