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Proclamation recognizing Pittsburgh’s 3rd Annual DreamOn Festival in downtown Pittsburgh’s Market Square from August 5-6, 2016 and thanking everyone involved with the festival for bringing the community together.
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WHEREAS, since its inception, the DreamOn Festival has become a one-of-a-kind annual Allegheny County tradition, drawing more than 50,000 visitors to Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh to enjoy music, art and ice cream; 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 20 flavors from Pittsburgh’s Dream Cream Ice Cream parlor; and
WHEREAS, the DreamOn Fest provides a unique opportunity for public high school students to receive entrepreneurship training from DreamOn Fest founder, Mr. Joshua Pollard, CEO and co-founder of Omicelo, a consultancy for small and future businesses. Through Omicelo Cares, students use real estate principles and a sustainable business curriculum to plan and organize the high-profile city-wide event; 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 and thank Pittsburgh’s Third Annual DreamOn Festival, August 5-6, 2016, for bringing the community together and for its dedication to mentoring and inspiring youth, thereby enhancing the quality of life in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.