City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2004-0668

• File #: 2004-0668
• Version: 1
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 9/14/2004
• In control: City Council
• Enactment date: 9/14/2004
• Enactment #: 435
• Title: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proclaims Sunday, September 19, 2004, as "Sons of Columbus Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.
• Sponsors: Alan Hertzberg, Gene Ricciardi, William Peduto, Douglas Shields, Sala Udin, Len Bodack, Jim Motznik, Luke Ravensthal
• Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MR. HERTZBERG

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/14/2004	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

Presenter

Presented by Mr. Hertzberg

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WHEREAS, on April 9, 1925, three independent organizations - the Italian Workman's Society, Royal Marine Society and the Victor Emanuel Society - merged and consolidated their existing charters into one corporation, the Sons of Columbus of America; and

WHEREAS, The Sons of Columbus of America, Incorporated, is dedicated to promoting the ideals and qualities as exemplified by the renowned explorer and discoverer of America, Christopher Columbus, and to encourage civic leadership; and

WHEREAS, in 1958, the Sons of Columbus erected in Schenley Park the Christopher Columbus Monument, which was later restored under their leadership and organization in commemoration of the 1992 Quincentennial Celebration honoring the 500^th Anniversary of the Discovery of America; and

WHEREAS, the Sons of Columbus of America have established a superior record of public service; and

WHEREAS, the Sons of Columbus will be holding their 79^th Anniversary Banquet and the 10^th Annual Crowning of "Miss Bella Italia" on Sunday, September 19, 2004 at Churchill Valley Country Club.  The 20^th Annual Christopher Columbus Italian Heritage Parade will be held in Bloomfield on Saturday, September 25, 2004, and on Sunday, October 10, 2004, the Sons of Columbus will hold a Memorial Service at the Christopher Columbus Monument in Schenley Park followed by a special Columbus Day Mass at the Parish of the Immaculate Conception & St. Joseph in Bloomfield; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh extends its thanks and appreciation to the Sons of Columbus of America for its many years of service to the City and extends its best wishes and congratulations as it celebrates 79 years as a fraternal organization;

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proclaims Sunday, September 19, 2004, as "Sons of Columbus Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.