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Proclamation congratulating Pressley Ridge on the occasion of its 185th anniversary.
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WHEREAS, since 1832, Pressley Ridge has worked tirelessly to create success for children, adults and families who are facing difficult challenges and complex situations; and
WHEREAS, located in Pittsburgh’s North Side, Pressley Ridge began as the Protestant Home for Children and the Pittsburgh and Allegheny Home for the Friendless, two of Pittsburgh’s oldest child care agencies; and
WHEREAS, in 1969, the Protestant Home for Children and the Home for the Friendless merged and the combined program was named Pressley Ridge School. In 1985, Pressley Ridge School was renamed Pressley Ridge Schools to reflect the organization’s diverse programs and locations; and
WHEREAS, today, Pressley Ridge serves communities in six states including Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, and internationally in Hungary and Portugal; and
WHEREAS, from mental health and foster care services to residential treatment facilities and education for children with special needs, including autism and deafness, Pressley Ridge empowers more than 6,800 children and families each year with the ability and confidence to succeed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Allegheny County Council does hereby congratulate Pressley Ridge upon the momentous occasion of its 185th anniversary, and we thank Pressley Ridge for its 185 years of dedication and commitment to improving the lives of children and families everywhere.