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WHEREAS, the Upper Rooms is an innovative housing program established by the Reformed Presbyterian Women's Association that will permit low income seniors to "age in place"; and
WHEREAS, the Reformed Presbyterian Women's Association is a charitable, non-profit institution with the mission of providing a supportive living environment in a manner consistent with the affection, honor and care due to elders; and,
WHEREAS, the opening of this new 35 apartment facility will permit the Reformed Presbyterian Women's Association to provide multi-levels of care on one campus for seniors as the new facility will also feature a walkway between the Upper Rooms and the Reformed Presbyterian Home; and,
WHEREAS, Upper Rooms will provide supportive services to live independently such as building maintenance, parking, laundry facilities, a wellness office, beauty and barber as well medical and social service backup.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Reformed Presbyterian Women's Association for their efforts in establishing Upper Rooms to provide independent living for seniors and dedicating the facility with a ribbon cutting on September 27, 2007; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare September 27, 2007, to be UPPER ROOMS DAY in the City of Pittsburgh.