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Proclamation declaring November 23-29, 2008 "Family Week" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, Allegheny County recognizes that strong families are at the center of strong communities; and
WHEREAS, everyone has a role to play in making families successful, including neighborhood organizations, businesses, nonprofits, policymakers, and of course, families themselves; and
WHEREAS, during Thanksgiving week we all should take time to honor the importance of families and recognize the special connections that support and strengthen families year-round; and
WHEREAS, we all should recommit ourselves to enhancing and extending all of the connections that strengthen and enrich families; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance and resources of agencies and organizations such as the National Alliance for Children and Families and its local partnering organizations, Penn State Cooperative Extension in Allegheny County, the Allegheny County Library Association, National Fatherhood Initiative, and the Carnegie Science Center, we can help families of all shapes and sizes create a better future for all of Allegheny County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of Allegheny County does herby proclaim November 23 through November 29, 2008 National Family Week in Allegheny County, and this Council commits observance to the residents of Allegheny County.