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Proclamation recognizing and honoring the participants of the Kumite Classic Sports & Fitness Festival.
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WHEREAS, in recognition of May as the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, the Pittsburgh region will celebrate the annual “Pittsburgh Sports & Fitness Festival” on May 26th and 27th at The Monroeville Expo Mart; and
WHEREAS, the event, sponsored by Kumite Classic Entertainment, Inc., recognizes and showcases local athletes, performers, dancers, and fitness competitors, in addition to providing a forum for health conscious people and fitness enthusiasts to expand their own knowledge as spectators, consumers, competitors, exhibitors, industry experts, talent scouts, and sports celebrities; and
WHEREAS, this unique, multifaceted extravaganza encompasses all aspects of health, wellness, extreme sports, modeling, and fitness into a one-of-a-kind expo displaying competition and demonstrations in body building, fitness pageants, beauty pageants, weight lifting, martial arts, arm wrestling, extreme sports, jiu-jitsu, dance, and fitness modeling; and
WHEREAS, the Fitness Festival is expected to attract 10,000 spectators, athletes, and competitors ranging from the general public to international fans to the region, raising awareness of physical fitness and health consciousness to residents and visitors alike;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council hereby proclaims May 26 and 27, 2006 as “Sports & Fitness Days” in Allegheny County and recognizes the month of May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. This Council applauds Kumite Classic Entertainment for raising the level of awareness of national physical fitness and sports in this region.