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WHEREAS, the Maronite Lebanese-American community of Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church will be hosting its annual Pittsburgh Lebanese Food Festival at 1000 Lindsay Road in Carnegie from September 21st through the 23rd; and,
WHEREAS, Lebanese food is of Mediterranean origin with a balance of European cuisine and an Arabic influence which forms exotic mouthwatering Lebanese dishes such as kibbee, tabbouli, Lamb Kabob, Falafel, spinach and feta pies, hummus and rice pilaf to name a few; and,
WHEREAS, in Lebanon, eating is directly related to family hence the festival will be a fun gathering of family and friends with music, dancing and fellowship; and,
WHEREAS, approximately 3 million Americans descending from Lebanese origin live in the United States making up five generations who migrated from Lebanon beginning in the 19th century; 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, the Military, Religion and Science; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and honor the Lebanese-American community of Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church for their service to the community and their faithfulness to their heritage; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 18, 2012, to be "Lebanese-American Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.