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WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Health and Fitness Month, sponsored by Live Smarter Health & Wellness and hosted by the Pittsburgh Fitness Council, is geared toward making Pittsburgh a healthy place to live by encouraging residents to improve their health; and,
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Fitness Council (PFC) was founded by Richard Butler, Nicole Trombley, Dan Butera, and Andrew Wade, who all come from different aspects of the fitness profession but all share a passion for good health; and,
WHEREAS, PFC is the only membership-based organization for fitness professionals in the city of Pittsburgh providing professional development opportunities such as lectures and enrichment events, networking opportunities with other fitness enthusiasts, and continuing education; and,
WHEREAS, PFC will host different themed events each week in Pittsburgh during the entire month of May to promote health and fitness; and,
WHEREAS, the grand finale will feature a "Fitness Festival" on Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Market Square which will include classes, speakers, demonstrations, and vendors; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Pittsburgh Fitness Council for bringing fitness professionals together to stimulate healthy initiatives in the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the month of May 2015 to be "Health and Fitness Month" in the City of Pittsburgh.