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WHEREAS, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was founded January 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at a meeting of 20 mothers who came together to create an organization to provide social, cultural and educational opportunities for youth between the ages of 2 and 19; and,
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Chapter of Jack and Jill was founded in 1944 as the fourth chapter, and it was at the heart of the development of a plan for the national organization and its incorporation in 1945; and,
WHEREAS, in 1982, the Pittsburgh Chapter hosted its first Presentation Ball after one of its junior members was denied the opportunity to participate in the local Cinderella Ball; and,
WHEREAS, since its inaugural Presentation Ball, the Pittsburgh Chapter has presented over two hundred teenagers, on a biennial basis, in celebration of their academic excellence, extra-curricular activity, and civic engagement; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh would like to congratulate the following exceptional teens being presented at the 22nd Presentation Ball on December 28, at the Omni William Penn Hotel: Micah Allen, Sanaa Brown, Elijah Bullock, Evan Dozier, Tiffany Gathers, Gabrielle Generett, Donovan Hopkins, Chaynie Camille-Howard, Jacob Tyler Huff, Olivia Jordan, Monroe Law, Carson Scott, Zoi Sledge, Candace Smith, Shelby Steverson, Naomi Teter, Darren Woodard; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Pittsburgh Chapter for its endless dedication and contribution and leadership development to the youth of the City of Pittsburgh;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare December 9, 2024 to be “Jack and Jill Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.