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WHEREAS, on Saturday, October 24th 2015 the University of Pittsburgh will host Pitt Make a Difference Day, a city wide service project which aims to allow university students to spend a day giving back to the city that they call home; and,
WHEREAS, now it its eighth year, Pitt Make a Difference Day will bring over 5,200 students off campus and into over 100 city neighborhoods, where they will assist various community groups and nonprofit organizations in a diverse array of service projects; and,
WHEREAS, coinciding with National Make a Difference Day, Pitt is proud to host the largest day of service in our region by including students, faculty, staff, and alumni in all aspects of the day; and,
WHEREAS, special thanks should be reserved for the community organizers and University of Pittsburgh staff who work year after year to organize, promote, and grow this fantastic event; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and celebrate Pitt Make a Difference Day, and warmly thanks all those students, university staff, and community volunteers who participate; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, October 24th 2015 to be “Pitt Make a Difference Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.