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WHEREAS, the Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE) is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 1968 through a partnership of the United Fund and the Community Chest, the Health and Welfare Association, the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and key leaders in the African American community; and,
WHEREAS, the mission of PACE is to strengthen the community-based nonprofit organizations that assist African American and economically disadvantaged communities; and,
WHEREAS, since its inception, PACE has provided over $10 million in grants plus technical assistance to over 300 nonprofit organizations in neglected areas of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County; and,
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2017, PACE will host its 9th annual Inclusive Voices event which is a community exchange luncheon that celebrates the power of conversation; and,
WHEREAS, this year, 35 leaders in the fields of business, art, philanthropy, diversity, law, education, religion, healthcare, and government will host a table and pose questions and share experiences to spark discussion among the attendees; and,
WHEREAS, Inclusive Voices provides a forum to allow those with different life experiences and perspectives to engage in meaningful dialogue; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks the Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise for its efforts to assist economically disadvantaged communities; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares March 31, 2017 to be “PACE Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.