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Proclamation joining the Pittsburgh Chapter of Charms Incorporated in welcoming the National 20th Biennial Conclave to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 12-16, 2006.
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WHEREAS, Allegheny County is blessed with individuals and organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our neighborhoods and the community as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Charms, Incorporated is a national, cultural, civic and social organization of African-American women committed to sponsoring events of a high caliber; and
WHEREAS, from July 12th through July 16th 2006, the Pittsburgh Chapter, Charms, Incorporated will host their national organization's 20th Biennial Conclave at the Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1952, the chapter was chartered under the name of Squaws, Incorporated, which was later changed to Charms, Incorporated in 1997, growing to nineteen chapters throughout the United States and the District of Columbia; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with this Conclave, the Pittsburgh Chapter will produce a Souvenir Journal to be distributed to an estimated 400 attendees and these delegates will bring a welcome infusion of dollars into the local economy;
NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Allegheny County Council does hereby join the Pittsburgh Chapter, Charms, Inc. in welcoming the National 20th Biennial Conclave July 12-16, 2006 for gathering to reflect on the blessings of life and friendship, and we wish you a joyous gathering, in this, one of America's most livable and family-oriented communities, to share their experiences, faith and hopes.