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Proclamation declaring Thursday, June 11, 2015 to be "Global Solutions Pittsburgh Day" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, Global Solutions Pittsburgh, founded in 1947, works tirelessly to foster international education, communication, and understanding; and
WHEREAS, the local chapter of Citizens for Global Solutions, Global Solutions Pittsburgh brings the work of ending international wars and conflicts, connecting people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and creating enriching education programs to the local level; and
WHEREAS, through their public programs and educational sessions, Global Solutions Pittsburgh exposes people of our region to world issues and events, and also provides professional development opportunities for teachers; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, Global Solutions Pittsburgh developed and launched the Pittsburgh Human Rights Network, an online communication forum designed to connect individuals, student groups, professional organizations, faith-based groups, and community organizations and allow them to more easily coordinate and share information to raise awareness and take action to promote international human rights; and
WHEREAS, in 2010, Global Solutions Pittsburgh and Get Involved! Inc. created Fast Track Social Justice, a twelve-week course that empowers highly motivated students and young professionals from Western Pennsylvania to develop a passion for service and provide them with the tools and knowledge needed to make a difference in the community; and
WHEREAS, on Thursday, June 11, 2015, Global Solutions Pittsburgh will host its 66th annual spring fundraiser at Penn Brewery Restaurant on Pittsburgh's North Shore;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize Global Solutions Pittsburgh for their commitment to international education and advocacy, and we declare Thursday, June 11, 2015 to be "Global Solutions Pittsburgh Day" in Allegheny County.