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WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh, known for its rich international heritage and current standing as a globally dynamic city, has long benefited from the flow of immigrants from every corner of Europe throughout its history, which continue to shape the fabric of this city and region through the continuing excellence of national traditions and touring of Pittsburgh cultural treasures; and,
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh played an important role in the shaping of Europe, including culmination of the 1918 Pittsburgh Agreement, which established the post-World War I democratic republic of Czechoslovakia, and-more recently-the work of organizations such as the Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh in helping lay the foundations for the 1998 Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland; and,
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh region is host to 231 European companies, representing 14 countries, and maintaining 467 separate operations, and 71 Southwestern Pennsylvanian companies maintaining 472 operations in 28 different European countries with exports to Europe increasing by over 56 percent between 2005 and 2007, reflecting sustained growth and prosperity in mutual commerce; and,
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh partners with organizations to enhance and solidify international relationships by bringing artists, business leaders, educators, and government officials from around the globe to Pittsburgh promoting cultural relatedness and relationships through mutual respect, understanding & cooperation in cultural, business, community and government; and,
WHEREAS, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh has been recognized by the European Commission's Delegation to the United States to be a partner in a year-long series of community and school programs to promote, on a non-partisan basis, greater awareness of important international issues and an understanding of Europe and its importance to this nation and this region; and,
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh is home to a Consular Association, whose 15 active Honorary Con...
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