City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2006-1058

• File #: 2006-1058
• Version: 1
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 12/12/2006
• In control: City Council
• Enactment date: 12/12/2006
• Enactment #: 753
• Title: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby commends and thanks the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for its outstanding commitment to improving our urban parks and congratulates the Conservancy on its 10th Anniversary. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares December 12, 2006, "Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.
• Sponsors: William Peduto, Len Bodack, Twanda Carlisle, Dan Deasy, Darlene M. Harris, Jim Motznik, Tonya D. Payne
• Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MR. PEDUTO

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/12/2006	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

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WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy was founded in 1996; and

WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy works to restore, renew, revitalize and preserve the four great parks of Pittsburgh, namely Frick, Highland, Riverview and Schenley; and

WHEREAS, restoration efforts performed by the Conservancy are conducted with environmental sensitivity, respect for the parks' historic landscape design and the recreational needs of modern users; and

WHEREAS, the Conservancy has undertaken several showcase projects to make major improvements and to revitalize our city's green spaces; and

WHEREAS, the Conservancy offers a variety of public programming that helps visitors better utilize the parks; and

WHEREAS, the Conservancy trains educators through a one-week course and recruits volunteers for its EcoSteward Program; and        

WHEREAS, the Conservancy is celebrating its 10^th Anniversary with an open house on December 12, 2006, from 6-8 PM at the Schenley Park Visitor Center.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby commends and thanks the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for its outstanding commitment to improving our urban parks and congratulates the Conservancy on its 10^th Anniversary.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares December 12, 2006, "Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.