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WHEREAS, to commemorate the arrival of spring, Nowruz, meaning "New Day," begins the traditional Iranian New year on the Vernal Equinox; and
WHEREAS, more than 1,000,000 Iranian Americans in the United States, as well as hundreds of millions other Iranians and others around the world celebrate Nowruz; and
WHEREAS, Nowruz embodies the ideal of understanding and appreciation of others, regardless of ethnicity or religion, and symbolizes a time of goodwill; and
WHEREAS, Nowruz contributes to the richness of Pittsburgh culture and serves to remind us of the many noteworthy and lasting contributions of Iranian-Americans to the social and economic fabric of society in the City of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, the vibrant Iranian-American community continues to enrich the diversity of the City of Pittsburgh,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz; expresses its appreciation for the contributions of Iranian-Americans to the City of Pittsburgh; and wishes the Iranian community of Pittsburgh and all who observe this holiday a prosperous New Year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare in the City of Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 20, 2010, a day to celebrate "Nowruz."