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Proclamation recognizing the impact that the Carnegie Science Center has made on the city of Pittsburgh and across the world through its 30 years of service.
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WHEREAS, the story of the Carnegie Science Center is not unlike the story of how the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers converge to create the great Ohio, two very unique local institutions joined to create this exciting museum; and
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh industrialist and steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s Institutes merged with the Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science to create the Carnegie Science Center which opened its doors on October 5, 1991; and
WHEREAS, with its four floors of interactive exhibits which include the Buhl Planetarium, the Rangos Giant Theater, the seasonal Miniature Railroad and Village, and the USS Requin (a WWII submarine) to name just a few, the Carnegie Science Center is the most visited museum in Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, Carnegie Science Center’s Roboworld is “the world’s largest permanent robotics exhibition” housing more than 30 interactive robotic displays that introduce visitors to the concepts of robotic sensing, processing and acting; and
WHEREAS, the Highmark SportsWorks located at the Carnegie Science Center is one of the largest permanent exhibits of science and sports in the world with having over 30 interactive experiences in three themed areas: Physics of Sports, LifeWorks, and Sports Challenge; and
WHEREAS, by engaging and inspiring visitors by connecting science and technology with everyday life, the Carnegie Science Center was recognized in 2003 by First Lady Laura Bush with the National Award for Museum Service; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Vice President Bob Macey, and all members of Council, do hereby recognize the impact that the Carnegie Science Center has made on the city of Pittsburgh and across the world through its 30 years of service.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto caused the Seal of the County of Allegheny to be affixed on this 26th day of October 2021.