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WHEREAS, the Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE) is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 1968 through a partnership of the United Fund and the Community Chest, the Health and Welfare Association, the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and key leaders in the African American community; and
WHEREAS, the mission of PACE is to strengthen the community-based nonprofit organizations that assist African American and economically disadvantaged communities; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, PACE has provided over $10 million in grants plus technical assistance to over 300 nonprofit organizations in neglected areas of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2015, PACE will host its 7th annual Inclusive Voices event which is a community exchange luncheon, for individuals to converse, listen, and learn; and
WHEREAS, this year, over 35 leaders in the field of business, art, philanthropy, law, education, energy, and government will host a table and pose questions and share experiences to spark discussion among the attendees; and,
WHEREAS, Inclusive Voices provides a forum to allow those with different life experiences and perspectives to engage in meaningful dialogue.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks the Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise for its efforts to assist economically disadvantaged communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares March 20, 2015, "PACE Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.