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Proclamation declaring Thursday, October 16, 2014 as "Amachi Pittsburgh Day" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, since 2003, Amachi Pittsburgh, a nationally recognized and award-winning organization, has been on a mission to make children of incarcerated parents and their families whole, through one-on-one mentoring, family strengthening and reunification support and youth leadership development programs; and
WHEREAS, on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Amachi Pittsburgh will host "Amachi Hachi Pachi" to celebrate 10 years of empowering children of incarcerated parents to thrive; and
WHEREAS, the creative, fun-filled event, with special guest, former Pittsburgh Steeler/NFL Hall of Famer Mel Blount and his wife TiAnda Blount of the Mel Blount Youth Home, will provide an opportunity for Amachi Pittsburgh to recognize and celebrate their network of children and families, community partners, volunteers and sponsors; and
WHEREAS, over the last 10 years, thanks to Amachi Pittsburgh, zero children became caught in the cycle of generational incarceration, and because of their important work, these children have blossomed into positive, contributing citizens of our communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Allegheny County Council does hereby thank Amachi Pittsburgh for its commitment and dedication to serving children and families, and we declare Thursday, October 16, 2014 as "Amachi Pittsburgh Day" in Allegheny County.