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Proclamation honoring the National Association of Women in Construction and designating the week of March 2-8, 2014 as "Women in Construction Week" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, Allegheny County, as well as the region of Western Pennsylvania, continues to strive for higher levels of construction and development growth; and
WHEREAS, Allegheny County is committed to reaffirming the goals of fair opportunities for women and minorities in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is a non-profit and international organization that promotes and supports the advancement and employment of women in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS, NAWIC, founded in 1955 in Texas, now serves approximately 5,500 members in 190 chapters in the United States and Canada, as well as affiliates in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa; and
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh area Chapter 161 of NAWIC was first chartered on March 29, 1969 with 33 founding members and now includes women who are actively employed in all aspects of the construction industry, such as business owners, managers, consultants, tradeswomen, operators, architects, accountants and attorneys; and
WHEREAS, during the week of March 2-8, 2014, NAWIC chapters throughout the United States and Canada will be holding special events to celebrate the Annual Women in Construction Week; and
WHEREAS, Allegheny County Council wishes to recognize and commend the women who participate in the construction industry throughout our region;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council does hereby proclaim the week of March 2-8, 2014 as "Women in Construction Week" in Allegheny County.