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Proclamation proclaiming May 25-26, 2007 as "Sports & Fitness Days" in Allegheny County and recognizing the month of May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
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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 25-26 at the Monroeville ExpoMart; and
WHEREAS, the event, sponsored by Kumite Classic Entertainment, Inc., provides an atmosphere for fans of all ages to interact with modern day heroes including professional athletes, Olympians, sports celebrities, fitness icons, and world record holders; 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 programs emphasize the importance of regular physical activity among both children and adults, and the event showcases individuals and organizations that are empowering people to make positive choices towards living a more balanced and healthy lifestyle;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council hereby proclaims May 25-26, 2007 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.