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Whereas, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games have been supporting and honoring veterans with physical injuries and disabilities for more than 30 years; and,
Whereas, the goals of the Games are to improve the quality of life for Veterans with physical disabilities, to provide hands-on education and training for clinicians, to honor those who have served honorably in the Armed Forces, and to match newly-injured Veterans with older Veterans who can be mentors and have competed in previous Games; and,
Whereas, the Games have grown into the largest annually occurring wheelchair sports event in the world; and,
Whereas, more than 600 veterans from all over the United States, Great Britain, and Puerto Rico mentor, motivate, and challenge one another through competitive games each year; and,
Whereas, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games provides opportunities for continued rehabilitation of veterans with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, other neurological disorders, and amputations; and,
Whereas, all veterans, especially those who have sacrificed physically as well as mentally for their country, deserve compassion, respect, and recovery; and,
Whereas, the Games help the participants think of their abilities instead of their disabilities, and assures veterans that they can lead productive lives after rehabilitation.
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Now, therefore be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby celebrate the National Veterans Wheelchair Games and welcomes, celebrates, and honors the veterans who come to the City as competitors; and
Be it further resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, August 1, 2011, National Veterans Wheelchair Games Day in the City of Pittsburgh.