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File #: 2017-1954    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 10/3/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/3/2017 Final action: 10/3/2017
Enactment date: 10/3/2017 Enactment #: 588
Effective date: 10/3/2017    
Title: NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, October 6, 2017, to be "Classic Events! Salute to Legal Excellence Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: R. Daniel Lavelle, All Members
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MR. LAVELLE
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WHEREAS, the Honorable Ralph P. Watson created Classic Events! Public Relations with the belief that small business development is the foundation of our communities and the driving force for job creation and economic development; and,

WHEREAS, Classic Events! has been established to support the infusion of entrepreneurs into the business landscape of our city, and therefore produces several effective direct marketing platforms that educate, empower and inform many of our diverse and underserved populations; and,

WHEREAS, Classic Events! further advocates to bring government and business together to enhance the socio-economic growth of our region via the production of a series of market specific events that include: Black History Celebration Dinner, Ladies who Network, Youthpreneur, Business/Political Forum, Men's Health Initiative, Taste o'da Burgh; and,

WHEREAS, each of these events help build relationships and directly connect entrepreneurs with civic leaders, community stakeholders and elected officials to accelerate the distribution of resources that stimulate business development and growth; and,

WHEREAS, all Classic Events! name branded community based platforms include a "Vendor showcase" that provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to directly market any organization, business, product or service to stimulate access and exposure into new markets for entrepreneurs; and,

WHEREAS, the 3rd Annual Classic Events! Salute to Legal Excellence Dinner will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017. This prestigious recognition will be given to several accomplished legal professionals that include: Pauline Calabrese, Esq.; Brian Cantazarite, Esq.; William Caye II, Esq.; Daniel Friedson, Esq.; William Generett Jr., Esq.; Ken Gormley, Esq.; Samir Sama, Esq.; Eric Springer, Esq.; Honorable Edward Tibbs; Frank Walker II, Esq.; Honorable Dwayne D. Woodruff; and,

WHEREAS, further recognizing the civic, social and humanitarian efforts of these legal professionals throu...

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