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WHEREAS, the Lebanese-American family of Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church, located at 1000 Lindsay Road in Carnegie, will be featuring their culinary achievements at their annual food festival beginning Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, Lebanese Americans are known for their elaborate and warm hospitality, and it is considered rude not to offer food and drink to a guest. The festival will offer plenty of authentic Lebanese cuisine including Kibbee, Grape Leaves, Hummus, Lamb Kabob and much more; and,
WHEREAS, also known for their music, the Maronite Lebanese-American community is one of the founding members of the Pittsburgh Folk Festival and brought us Casey Kasem, famous disc jockey and originator of American Top 40, and singer/songwriter Paul Anka. The festival will host Lebanese music and traditional dancing with Said Akl & Band on September 7th; and,
WHEREAS, Members of the Maronite Lebanese-American community have distinguished themselves in all walks of life, including the Arts, Business, Education, Entertainment, Government, Medicine, Journalism, Religion, Science, and the Military, earning awards for valor and bravery under fire; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Lebanese-American community of Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church for their commitment to family and faith and serving the residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8, 2019, to be "Lebanese-American Days" in the City of Pittsburgh.