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WHEREAS, Rodrigo Costa Machado is visiting the City of Pittsburgh from a small city called Minas do Leão in the country side of Rio Grande do Sul State, South Brazil
WHEREAS, Rodrigo is in Pittsburgh as part of a work travel program; and
WHEREAS, in Brazil Rodrigo works in the fields of politics, teaching and technology, and is enhancing his language skills by working with local residents in Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, Rodrigo Costa Machado has been active in the political process since the young age of 19, having been elected at age 20 to serve as the youngest member of City Council; and
WHEREAS, Rodrigo understands the importance of becoming politically aware and involved at an early age and has every intention of continuing his political career.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and commends Rodrigo Costa Machado for his dedication to public service and inspiration to other young people to become involved in politics. We wish him success in his life's pursuits, and extend our most gracious hospitality to Rodrigo as he explores the educational, political, and cultural amenities that Pittsburgh has to offer.