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Proclamation celebrating Pittsburgh's local celebration of Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week on November 2, 2007.
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WHEREAS, the number of gender and racial minority-owned businesses in the United States has shown continued growth since 1997; and
WHEREAS, Allegheny County acknowledges the importance of developing a diverse workforce through the support and development of minority-owned businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conferences recognize the outstanding achievements of Minority Business Enterprises and corporations and financial institutions that support minority business development; and
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh's Minority Business Opportunity Committee is sponsoring a MED Week celebration honoring local advocates of minority business owners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Allegheny County Council congratulates those recognized during MED Week and thanks the Minority Business Opportunity Committee for its unremitting commitment to developing and sustaining a diverse workforce. Your devotion to such an honorable cause is an inspiration to us all.