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WHEREAS, Jack and Jill of America was founded January 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from a meeting of 20 mothers under the leadership of Marion Stubbs Thomas with the idea of bringing children together in a social and cultural environment; and,
WHEREAS, from the beginning, Jack and Jill of America focused on instilling the values and leadership skills that would serve each child well into adulthood; and,
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Chapter, founded in 1944, is the 4th oldest chapter and continues to lead the regional charge to develop children, particularly in the African American community; and,
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Chapter of Jack and Jill is hosting its 2018 Presentation Ball on Saturday, the 29th of December; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh would like to congratulate the ten exceptional young people being presented for the 2018 year:
Nia Sioux Frazier
William Osborne Generett, III
Warner Nelson Macklin, IV
Thurgood Hamilton Moses
Jayce Krystapher Sledge
Soleil Andreas Smith
Sarah Elizabeth Swift
Tanner Nathan Thomas
Zamar Jamelle Ushery
Kennedi Alexis Wade; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Pittsburgh Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for its endless dedication and contribution to the young people of the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, December 29, 2018, to be “Jack and Jill Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.