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WHEREAS, German immigrants began settling in Pennsylvania in 1683, and many moved to what is now known as Pittsburgh's Northside, where the influence of German culture is still visible today; and,
WHEREAS, in recognition of these immigrants and their offspring, the Alliance of Germanic Societies of Pittsburgh (German, Austrian and Swiss) will host their annual German Heritage Parade in Historic Deutschtown, on Saturday, September 13, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, before the parade, antique German automobiles will be on display in Allegheny Commons East for all to see; and,
WHEREAS, the parade will proceed from the Commons along East Ohio Street, stopping for performances outside Priory Fine Pastries, crossing the I-279 overpass, turning left at Madison Avenue and then right on Phineas Street and ending at the Teutonia Männerchor at the corner of Phineas and Chestnut Streets. The parade will include dignitaries from various German, Austrian and Swiss organizations, German Folk Dance groups, and singing societies; and,
WHEREAS, following the parade there will be a luncheon at the Teutonia Männerchor, a celebration that will include musical performances and recognition of local German history, where two individuals will be honored for their significant impact on the Pittsburgh area; and,
WHEREAS, honoree Dr. Peter Safer (In Memoriam 1924-2003), Viennese-born and educated, has been honored on nearly every continent for advancing medical practice and medical science, and the countless life-saving benefits that have resulted from his work. Many of these achievements were accomplished after his arrival in America in 1948, and included work in the development of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. In his later years, he worked at what is now known as the Safar International Research Center at UPMC; and,
WHEREAS, honoree Jim Falcioni has worked with German dance, music, and cultural organizations throughout his life including Alpen Schuplattlers, the G.T.E.V. D'Lusti...
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