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File #: 2007-1330    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 3/27/2007 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: 3/27/2007 Enactment #: 144
Effective date:    
Title: Whereas, the Scottish Declaration of Independence, or the Declaration of Arbroath, was signed on April 6, 1320 and served as a model for our American founding fathers when framing the Declaration of Independence; and, Whereas, Scottish Americans have made valuable contributions in many fields, including government, sciences, and the arts which have resulted in the tremendous success of this nation; and, Whereas, there are a multitude of residents of Scottish descent in the Pittsburgh region; and, Whereas, the St. Andrews Society of Pittsburgh celebrates Scottish culture and traditions. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the accomplishments and contributions of Scottish Americans; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 6, 2007 as "Tartan Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Douglas Shields, All Members
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MR. SHIELDS
Attachments: 1. 2007-1330.doc
 
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Whereas, the Scottish Declaration of Independence, or the Declaration of Arbroath, was signed on April 6, 1320 and served as a model for our American founding fathers when framing the Declaration of Independence; and,
      
Whereas, Scottish Americans have made valuable contributions in many fields, including government, sciences, and the arts which have resulted in the tremendous success of this nation; and,
 
Whereas, there are a multitude of residents of Scottish descent in the Pittsburgh region; and,
 
Whereas, the St. Andrews Society of Pittsburgh celebrates Scottish culture and traditions.
 
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the accomplishments and contributions of Scottish Americans; and,
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 6, 2007 as "Tartan Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.