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WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh's Promise's vision is a city at the core of a strong region whose neighborhoods are vibrant, inclusive and attractive to young and senior people, as well as businesses small and large; and
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Promise seeks to promote a public school district at the center of the city that provides excellent education to all of its children; and
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Promise engages a generation of young people at the heart of the district who are equipped to pursue higher education with vigor and who are dedicated to a life of service; and
WHEREAS, a group known as Parents of The Promise and civic leaders hosted an inaugural fundraising luncheon at the Rivers Club on May 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Porter, Joy Pekar-Miller and Maria Bethel led the organizing charge of the well-attended luncheon; and
WHEREAS, at the inaugural luncheon the Pittsburgh Promise raised approximately $6,000 toward their $15 million goal to provide college scholarships to Pittsburgh Public School students, to promote Pittsburgh School reform and to leverage the development of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes Michelle Porter, Joy Pekar-Miller and Maria Bethel and all of the parents involved for helping our children to prepare for life and succeed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, June 22, 2010, Pittsburgh Promise Parent Appreciation Day in the City of Pittsburgh.