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Proclamation declaring October 11, 2008 "African-American Heritage Day" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, each year, residents throughout Allegheny County gather to celebrate African-American Heritage Day; and
WHEREAS, the 20th Annual African-American Heritage Day Parade will be held on October 11, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the parade will begin at the Mellon Area and end at Downtown Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle; and
WHEREAS, participants will include prominent citizens, politicians, and business owners, as well as numerous bands, marching units, and community organizations; and
WHEREAS, the event will highlight and celebrate the rich history and contributions of African-Americans throughout our region in business, education, government, entertainment, and a vast number of other fields and services; and
WHEREAS, the African-American Heritage Day Parade will also create an awareness of the struggles and triumphs that our region's African-American population has faced and continues to face;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Allegheny County Council hereby proclaims Saturday, October 11, 2008 “African-American Heritage Day” in Allegheny County. We commend the organizers and participants of this extraordinary event for bringing the community together to celebrate the history and contributions of African-Americans throughout Allegheny County.