PRINTER'S NO. 1819
No. 255 Session of 2008
INTRODUCED BY PIPPY, ORIE, FONTANA, FERLO, COSTA, LOGAN, LAVALLE, STOUT, REGOLA, BROWNE, KASUNIC, O'PAKE, WOZNIAK, PILEGGI, GREENLEAF, McILHINNEY, TARTAGLIONE, ERICKSON, WASHINGTON, C. WILLIAMS, KITCHEN, WONDERLING, ROBBINS, DINNIMAN, WAUGH, RAFFERTY, TOMLINSON, BAKER, BOSCOLA AND ARMSTRONG, MARCH 11, 2008
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MARCH 11, 2008
A RESOLUTION 1 Honoring the 250th anniversary of the naming of the Pittsburgh 2 region. 3 WHEREAS, The 250th anniversary of the naming of the 4 Pittsburgh region is an opportunity to celebrate an important 5 moment in Pennsylvania, American and world history and the 6 legendary Forbes Campaign of 1758, which was a turning point of 7 the French and Indian War; and 8 WHEREAS, The citizens of 14 counties in southwestern 9 Pennsylvania have contributed many innovations that have 10 transformed the nation and the world, from a powerhouse of 11 metals, chemicals and glass to present leadership in materials 12 science, life sciences, information technology and other 13 knowledge industries, and they desire young people the world 14 over to imagine what they can do here; and 15 WHEREAS, Pittsburgh 250 has identified and is supporting the 16 completion of three grand signature projects for residents and
1 visitors that will create lasting legacies celebrating regional 2 and national history, the great outdoors and the arts for 3 generations to come, including: 4 (1) the transformation of Point State Park, with 5 expanded riverfront access, public art, a refurbished 6 fountain and more to serve as the region's "front door"; 7 (2) the publication of "Pennsylvania's Forbes Trail: 8 Gateways and Getaways Along the Legendary Route From 9 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh" celebrating the road British and 10 American troops built across this Commonwealth's Allegheny 11 Mountain Wilderness in 1758, a route of history connecting 12 the French and Indian War, Independence Hall, Valley Forge, 13 Gettysburg, the Industrial Revolution and the Flight 93 14 National Memorial, and from June 24 through 29, 2008, the 15 route of the Tour of Pennsylvania international cycling race; 16 and 17 (3) the completion of the Great Allegheny Passage, a 18 world-class, 335-mile hiking and biking trail that, combined 19 with the C&O Canal Towpath, connects George Washington's home 20 at Mount Vernon in Virginia to Pittsburgh's Point State Park, 21 that bicyclists, outdoor enthusiasts and trailside businesses 22 will celebrate with an inaugural ride that concludes October 23 4, 2008; and 24 WHEREAS, Pittsburgh 250 is a grassroots celebration involving 25 hundreds of thousands of individuals and organizations across 26 this Commonwealth through: 27 (1) Community Connections contributions in 14 counties 28 that celebrate "Pride and Progress" in history, music, the 29 arts and civic engagement; 30 (2) 250 & Fit, a program challenging residents to 20080S0255R1819 - 2 -
1 transform their lifestyles by committing to improved health 2 and wellness that leads to healthier communities and 3 establishing the Pittsburgh region as a place unique for its 4 dedication to healthy living; and 5 (3) Reunion and Homecoming, an effort encouraging 6 individuals and organizations to hold homecomings, reunions 7 and meetings that bring former residents and visitors to this 8 Commonwealth through 2008 and beyond; 9 therefore be it 10 RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the year 2008 as a time 11 for all the citizens of this Commonwealth, past and present, as 12 well as visitors from around the world, to join together to 13 celebrate the history of the Pittsburgh region, enjoy the 14 present, imagine a bright future and work together to make it 15 happen by celebrating the anniversary year with Pittsburgh 250. C10L82JS/20080S0255R1819 - 3 -