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WHEREAS, on Veterans Day, we reflect upon the immense burden many men and women took upon themselves when they decided to wear America’s uniform and the families who stood alongside them. We salute those men and women for their service, and we express our perpetual gratitude; and
WHEREAS, in 1919, the Federation of War Veterans’ Societies, Inc. was formed. Its purpose was to partner annually with Allegheny County to provide a Veterans Day Parade in the City of Pittsburgh to honor the veterans who reside in Allegheny County; and
WHEREAS, the Federation of War Veterans Societies of Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh will hold its 107th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 7, 2025 at 10:30 am beginning at the intersection of 11th Street and Liberty Avenue, and proceeds down Grant Street and the Boulevard of the Allies; and
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh is home to one of the largest and longest running Veterans Day Parades in the Nation and Pennsylvania is home to the 4th largest population of Veterans in the Country. This year’s parade will have a special recognition and dedication to Cold War and Gulf War Veterans; and
WHERAS, the Federation of War Veterans Societies is dedicated to educating Allegheny County residents on how to properly recognize and care for our veterans; through the parade, the group raises awareness for all veterans through Allegheny County and the state; and
WHEREAS, our Nation’s veterans have set an exemplary standard that will define the American character for eternity. It is our duty, as citizens, to preserve these heroic individuals’ legacies, and we will never forget those who sacrificed to provide a safer America; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Veterans Day Parade Committee for its dedication to making this parade one of the best in the country; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Nov...
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