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Proclamation recognizing Pittsburgh’s ice cream music festival, DreamOn Fest, for bringing the community together to support entrepreneurship training benefitting local high school students.
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WHEREAS, since its inception, the DreamOn Pittsburgh Festival has become a one-of-a-kind annual Allegheny County tradition, drawing more than 50,000 visitors to Market Square the 4th of July weekend to enjoy ice cream and music; and
WHEREAS, the free-admission, family-friendly DreamOn Fest, is a celebration of the region’s homegrown talent, showcasing over 20 musical acts representing a variety of genres. The event is also an opportunity to support the “dreams” of community members, by purchasing any of 30 flavors from Pittsburgh’s Dream Cream Ice Cream parlor; and
WHEREAS, this year, after volunteering to plan and organize the festival, 25 high school students from the City of Pittsburgh and Mon Valley became part business owners of the DreamOn Fest and received entrepreneurship training from DreamOn Fest founder, Mr. Joshua Pollard, CEO and co-founder of Omicelo, a consultancy for small and future businesses; and
WHEREAS, events such as the DreamOn Fest would not be possible without the tireless efforts and support of volunteers, donors and sponsors. Allegheny County Council, along with Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner, does hereby thank all of these contributors, as well as those visiting the DreamOn Fest, for working to make this annual event possible now and in the years ahead;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Allegheny County Council, in conjunction with Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner, does hereby recognize the DreamOn Pittsburgh Festival for bringing the community together and for its dedication to mentoring and inspiring youth, thereby enhancing the quality of life in Allegheny County.