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File #: 2004-0261    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 4/20/2004 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: 4/20/2004 Enactment #: 152
Effective date:    
Title: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends the Syria Shriners, Ancient Arabic Order, and the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, for their continuing sponsorship of the Circus and for the family entertainment and values it provides our residents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 23, 24, and 25, 2004 to be "Shriners Days" here in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Len Bodack, Twanda Carlisle, Alan Hertzberg, Jim Motznik, William Peduto, Luke Ravensthal, Gene Ricciardi, Douglas Shields, Sala Udin
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MS. PAYNE
 
 
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      WHEREAS, the members of the 191 Temples of the Shrine of North America, known as the Shriners, are a recognized international fraternal organization comprised of 50,000 members who make important philanthropic contributions to society, and
      WHEREAS, locally, for the last 57 years, the 10,000 members of the Syria Shriners have sponsored the Syria Shrine Circus; and
      WHEREAS, the annual Syria Shrine Circus has brought joy, happiness and excitement to three generations of Pittsburgh-area children and their families; and
      WHEREAS, the annual Syria Shrine Circus represents traditional, wholesome family entertainment and family values, as is the philosophy of all Shriners nationwide; and
      WHEREAS, the annual Syria Shrine Circus held in Pittsburgh showcases our city and attracts visitors to the downtown area with resulting benefits to those who live and work here; and
      WHEREAS, this year, the 57th annual Syria Shrine Circus will be held on April 23, 24, and 25, 2004, in the Mellon Arena.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends the Syria Shriners, Ancient Arabic Order, and the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, for their continuing sponsorship of the Circus and for the family entertainment and values it provides our residents; and
      
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 23, 24, and 25, 2004 to be "Shriners Days" here in the City of Pittsburgh.