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WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is a non-profit and international organization founded in 1955 by a group of 16 women working in the Texas construction industry in order to promote and support the advancement and employment of women in construction; and,
WHEREAS, NAWIC currently serves approximately 5,500 members in 190 chapters in the United States and Canada, as well as affiliates in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa; and,
WHEREAS, NAWIC provides its members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, public service and more; and,
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh area Chapter 161 of NAWIC was first chartered on March 29, 1969 with 33 founding members, and now includes women who are actively employed in all aspects of the construction industry, such as business owners, managers, consultants, tradeswomen, operators, architects, accountants and attorneys; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh, as well as the region of Western Pennsylvania, continues to strive for higher levels of construction and development growth and is committed to reaffirming the goals of fair opportunities for women in the construction industry; and,
WHEREAS, during the week of March 5-11, 2017, NAWIC chapters throughout the United States and Canada will be holding special events to celebrate the Annual Women in Construction Week; and,
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes to recognize and commend the women who participate in the construction industry throughout our region; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the week of March 5-11, 2017 as “Women in Construction Week” in the City of Pittsburgh.