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WHEREAS, Pittsburgh is historically one of America’s great rowing cities, with a history dating back to the mid-19th Century; and,
WHEREAS, the City’s rowing scene has seen a revival in the last 30 years, fueled in large part by the Three Rivers Rowing Association’s tireless work to create and maintain one of the largest community-based rowing and paddling clubs in the country; and,
WHERAS, founded in October 1984, Three Rivers Rowing Association has served people of all skill levels from a broad range of social and economic background, and participants ranging in age from teenagers to senior citizens; and,
WHEREAS, Three Rivers Rowing Association serves over 400 members and supports crews from eight high schools and three local colleges, including Pittsburgh Public’s own Taylor Allderdice High School, and its Junior Rowing Team includes students from 24 regional school districts; and,
WHEREAS, Three Rivers Rowing Association in recognition of its commitment to community service and diversity, was chosen by USRowing as Club of the Year three times since its founding in 2001; and,
WHEREAS, on August 20th, 2015 Three Rivers Rowing Association celebrated its 30th anniversary and on October 3rd & 4th, will be hosting its annual Head of the Ohio regatta, which is one of the largest events of its kind in the country; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Three Rivers Rowing Association for providing residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania access to high quality rowing and paddling opportunities for the last thirty years and making Pittsburgh one of the country’s premiere rowing cities once again; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 to be "Three Rivers Rowing Association Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.