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WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is committed to producing a world-class vintage racing event in order to raise funds to provide residential care, treatment and support for developmentally disabled individuals in the Pittsburgh region; and,
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, attended by over 250,000 people during a 10 day schedule of vintage sports car racing and motorsports activities, holds the dual distinction of America's largest vintage race event and the only one that's raced on city streets; and,
WHEREAS, the funds raised by this event benefit developmentally disabled individuals at the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Valley School and have totaled an incredible $3.2 million dollars since its inception in 1983; and,
WHEREAS, this year's 31st Annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, presented by Shop n' Save and synonymous with Schenley Park, will feature 10 days of motorsports events including a Kick Off Rallye, a Blacktie Gala, Historics at Pitt-Race Complex, Car Shows in Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Homestead and Downtown, a Tune up at Bossa Nova, the Squirrel Hill Parade, and, of course, Race Day; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Vintage Grand Prix for providing the public free of charge with ten days of excitement, top vintage cars for public viewing, and for pursuing their philanthropic duty as a fundraiser for the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School for 31 successful years; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares Saturday, July 12, 2013, to be "Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.