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WHEREAS, The Federation of War Veterans Societies, Inc. of Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh, will hold its 100th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 9, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, the Federation of War Veterans Societies Inc. was formed in 1919 for the purpose of providing an annual Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Pittsburgh; and,
WHEREAS, as of 2017, Pennsylvania ranked #4 in total Veteran population with over 819,000 Veterans residing in the Commonwealth; and,
WHEREAS, it is always a great honor and privilege for our City to solemnly remember the sacrifice of all those who fought so valiantly to preserve our heritage of freedom and to pay tribute to the active military personnel who are maintaining our freedoms to which we enjoy today; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends the Federation of War Veterans Societies, Inc. and their continued dedication and hard work in making each year's Veterans Day Parade a great success; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, November 9, 2019, to be "Veterans Parade Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.