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WHEREAS, Friday, May 17, 2024 has been designated as the 26th Annual “Take A Father to School Day” in the Pittsburgh Public Schools; and,
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WHEREAS, this event involves every branch of the school district and consistently draws the participation of thousands of fathers and male guardians annually, with last year's attendance exceeding 7,000 participants; and,
WHEREAS, the goal of Take A Father to School Day, under the guidance of founder Mark Brently Sr. and the committee, is to bring men into the school building to establish better communication with schools, understand that they are welcomed in schools; and explore opportunities for volunteering and becoming more involved in their child’s education; and,
WHEREAS, this year, the focus extends to nurturing a holistic, healthy approach to the well-being of men, children, and families, aligning with the theme "Thriving Fathers: Enhancing Nutritional, Physical, and Mental Health"; and,
WHEREAS, this year’s partners are the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Pittsburgh Science Center as well as a variety of other organizations that have continued to support the success of the Take a Father to School Day initiative over the years;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh and Highmark do hereby commend the thousands who participate and urge the entire Pittsburgh School District community to actively participate in this worthwhile event; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 16, 2024 to be “Take a Father to School Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.