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WHEREAS, each year - this is the 24th year - Pittsburgh Columbus Day Parade, Inc., presents a festive celebration of Christopher Columbus and all others of Italian origin; and
WHEREAS, the Chairman for 12 years of Pittsburgh Columbus Day Parade, Inc., Guy Costa, has said, "It's an opportunity for the Italian-American organizations in Western Pennsylvania to celebrate their proud traditions and heritage"; and
WHEREAS, this year the parade will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Liberty Avenue and Baum Boulevard, and traveling through Bloomfield;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, October 10, through Monday, October 12, 2009, to be "Extended Columbus Days" in the City of Pittsburgh.