City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2007-1734

File #:

2007-1734 Version: 1

Type:

Proclamation

Status:

Adopted

File created:

9/7/2007

In control:

City Council

On agenda:

Final action:

9/7/2007

Enactment date:

9/7/2007

Enactment #:

486

Effective date:

Title:

WHEREAS, on September 7th, 2007, Gateway to the Arts will commemorate its 50th Anniversary with a celebration event, Tap into Art; and WHEREAS, Gateway to the Arts has served the arts and education community of Western Pennsylvania for the last 50 years with auditorium programs, artists-in-residence, professional development for educators, and public round-table discussions; and WHEREAS, Gateway to the Arts has touched over 7.8 million students, parents and teachers in its mission to transform the lives and education of children through active participation in the arts; and WHEREAS, Rob Marshall is the honorary chair of Gateway to the Arts 50th Anniversary and will be honored at events on September 4th, 2007 and September 7th, 2007; and WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall is a graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School and Carnegie Mellon University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall is best known for his role as director of the films Chicago and Memoirs of a Geisha; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mars...

Sponsors:

William Peduto, All Members

Indexes:

PROCLAMATION - MR. PEDUTO

Attachments:

1. PROC PEDUTO Rob Marshall Day READ INTO RECORD.doc

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Action Details	Meeting Details	Video
9/7/2007	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass	Action details	Meeting details

Presenter

Presented by Mr. Peduto

Title

WHEREAS, on September 7^th, 2007, Gateway to the Arts will commemorate its 50^th Anniversary with a celebration event, Tap into Art; and

WHEREAS, Gateway to the Arts has served the arts and education community of Western Pennsylvania for the last 50 years with auditorium programs, artists-in-residence, professional development for educators, and public round-table discussions; and

WHEREAS, Gateway to the Arts has touched over 7.8 million students, parents and teachers in its mission to transform the lives and education of children through active participation in the arts; and

WHEREAS, Rob Marshall is the honorary chair of Gateway to the Arts 50^th Anniversary and will be honored at events on September 4^th, 2007 and September 7^th, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall is a graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School and Carnegie Mellon University; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall is best known for his role as director of the films Chicago and Memoirs of a Geisha; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall was recently awarded the Pennsylvania Artist of the Year by Governor Rendell.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the 50^th Anniversary of Gateway to the Arts and commends Rob Marshall for his work in the arts and for being an example of the positive influence of arts education in Western Pennsylvania; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares September 4th, 2007, "Rob Marshall Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.