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WHEREAS, George Perry Floyd, Jr., born October 14, 1973, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and raised in Houston, Texas, was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend who sought a better life for himself and his family while inspiring those around him through kindness, perseverance, and faith; and,
WHEREAS, on May 25, 2020, George Floyd's life was tragically taken in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in an act of senseless violence that became one of the most visible miscarriages of justice in modern American history, igniting a moral reckoning that reverberated across the world; and,
WHEREAS, his final words, "I can't breathe" became a painful and powerful rallying cry for justice, equality, and accountability, compelling millions of people from all walks of life to take to the streets and demand an end to police brutality, racial discrimination, and the systemic inequities that continue to plague our nation; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh, standing on a legacy of resilience and activism, joins in that global call for change, with residents, organizers, and community leaders coming together to denounce injustice and to reimagine a city rooted in fairness, transparency, and shared humanity; and,
WHEREAS, more than five years later, the struggle for justice remains ongoing, evidenced in the continued disparities faced by Black communities in housing, health care, employment, education, and interactions with the criminal legal system, reminding us that the work of equity and inclusion is not complete; and,
WHEREAS, in this moment in history, when truth and justice are often tested, it is vital for the people of Pittsburgh to remain vigilant, determined, and united in the pursuit of a society where every person is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of race, faith, or background; and,
WHEREAS, George Floyd's legacy is not only one of tragedy, but of transformation. His death catalyzed movements for reform, reawakened civic consciousness, and rem...
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