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WHEREAS, the Federation of War Veterans Societies, Inc. of Allegheny County (The Federation) and the City of Pittsburgh, will hold its One Hundred First Annual Veterans Day Parade on Thursday, November 11 at 10:30 AM starting on Liberty Avenue near the Greyhound Bus Station; and,
WHEREAS, the Federation’s mission is to perpetuate the memory of the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918 marking the end of World War I, and to honor all veterans of all United States Wars with patriotic rallies and parades and to teach and foster true patriotism and allegiance to the United States of America; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh does hereby call upon all its citizens to observe November 11 as Veterans Day and to honor all war veterans and solemnly remember the sacrifice of all those who fought so valiantly to preserve our heritage of freedom; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor all Veterans for their bravery and courage and commends the Federation of War Veterans Societies, Inc. of Allegheny County for 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 Thursday, November 11, 2021 to be the “Federation of War Veterans Societies of Allegheny County Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.