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WHEREAS, Friday, May 15, 2026 has been designated as the 28th Annual “Take A Father to School Day” in the Pittsburgh Public Schools; and,
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; 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 2026 celebration theme, N.F.L. Needs for Learning: Fathers Scoring Big for Student Success, highlights the power of education and connection in driving student achievement. We encourage fathers and male role models to step into the game, engage with and inspire students, and build meaningful connections that support learning, strengthen confidence, and lead students to a winning path of success and achievement; and,
WHEREAS, this year’s partners are the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Kamin 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;
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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 28, 2025 to be “Take a Father to School Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.