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WHEREAS, Robert Wholey & Co. was founded in 1912 in McKees Rocks as a family business selling live poultry, meats and coffees; and
WHEREAS, Robert C., son of founder Robert L. Wholey, moved the business to its current location in the Strip District at 1711 Penn Avenue in 1959; and
WHEREAS, Wholey's Market continues to serve local, national, and international customers its fresh and frozen seafood, fish, meat and other products from its Strip District location; and
WHEREAS, Wholey's Market has become an anchor of the community and a renowned Pittsburgh icon; and
WHEREAS, this year, Robert Wholey & Co. is celebrating its 100th anniversary in the City of Pittsburgh with a series of events from September 21-23, 2012 at Wholey's Market, 1711 Penn Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the weekend will include family friendly events, such as live music, magic acts, stilt walkers, balloon art, and cooking demonstrations, and a "Celebrate the Strip" parade on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. along Penn Avenue from 21st Street to 17th Street.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Robert Wholey & Co. for 100 years of service to the community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare September 21-23, 2012 "Wholey's Centennial Celebration Weekend" in the City of Pittsburgh.