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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,
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WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was founded in 1944 as the 4th chapter and 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 eight exceptional teens being presented at the June 1, 2021 event:
Akhu Sebi Black
William Stafford Frazier
Tyler Jennings Hill
Malcolm Anthony Jordan
Langston Ellison Moses
Maya Lynn Roberts
Kaleo Antonio Rodriguez
Alanna Nicole Steals; and,
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 ; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, June 1, 2021, to be “Jack and Jill Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.