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WHEREAS, Teens on the Move (TOTM) is a non-profit organization that was founded only two years ago by Mrs. Clementine Smith; and
WHEREAS, Teens on the Move (TOTM) enrolls young ladies ages 10 to 18 with the goal of equipping them with the necessary tools to make positive decisions in their lives, including personal and career goals; and,
WHEREAS, Teens on the Move (TOTM) will hold there 2nd Annual Perry Williams Jr. Scholarship & Awards Dinner, recognizing Ashley Jones who will receive this year's scholarship, and honoring Dr. Brad Henderson, Director of Pittsburgh Youth Network.
WHEREAS, the young women in the program sign a written commitment to attend regular monthly meetings and workshop seminars which are held at the Homewood Branch of the Carnegie Library; and,
WHEREAS, Teens on the Move solicits volunteer Mentors who provide life skills and job readiness training in which they share their own personal, educational, workplace and spiritual experiences that have contributed to their own success and interpersonal fulfillment; and
WHEREAS, the volunteer mentors have a positive impact on the lives of our young women, which in turn produces a future generation of caregivers, professionals, and good neighbors, bringing positive change to the communities in which they reside.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby acknowledges the grassroots efforts of Teens on the Move (TOTM) in providing quality leadership and inspiration to the young women of our city; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh congratulates the honorees of the Teens on the Move (TOTM) 2nd Annual "Perry Williams Jr. Scholarship and Awards Dinner."