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Proclamation recognizing Urban Youth Action, Inc. on the momentous occasion of their 41st Annual Banquet on July 9, 2007.
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WHEREAS, for four decades Urban Youth Action Inc. (UYA) has been empowering youth to be “Work Ready, Life Prepared and Community Minded;” and
WHEREAS, Urban Youth Action, now led by President and Chief Executive Officer Karris M. Jackson, was founded by the late Bernard H. Jones, Sr. to help young people in preparing them for the opportunities available in education, employment, entrepreneurship and public service; and
WHEREAS, UYA encourages minority business ownership, offers life-skills development, work experience and career exposure through internship placements, builds mentoring relationships for students with specific career goals and provides information regarding post-high school education; and
WHEREAS, UYA is co-administered by high school students employed as youth staff who assist in the implementation of programs and activities; and
WHEREAS, Urban Youth Action will celebrate 41 years of service at their Annual Banquet on July 9, 2007 at the University of Pittsburgh's William Pitt Union;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize and commend the accomplishments of Urban Youth Action, Inc. and this Council is pleased to celebrate Urban Youth Action's 41 years of service to the youth of our great County of Allegheny.