WHEREAS, Saturday, September 29, 2001 has been proclaimed General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Day in honor of his outstanding dedication and determination to this great country during the Revolutionary War; and
WHEREAS, In remembrance of his indispensable contribution to the achievement of American independence, German Americans commemorate his accomplishments with host of doings, including an annual festival and parade; and
WHEREAS, The activities including General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Day consist of an annual parade of floats and bands from across the United States and Germany, led by the Heeres Musikkorps IV from Regensburg, Germany representing the Federal Republic of Germany; and
WHEREAS, Participants in native costumes, drill teams and dance groups also partake in the festival, all coming together to celebrate the memory of the General; and
WHEREAS, The annual festival has become a vehicle for all people of German American Heritage to celebrate their contribution to our fair nation and also as a day to honor all German Americans who gave their lives so that our children can continue to live in the greatest democracy existing in the free world; now therefore
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby honor the memory of not only General von Steuben but of all German Americans who greatly contributed in making our country a better place by declaring Saturday, September 29, 2001 as General Friedrich von Steuban Day and designate the area of Twenty-second street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway as "Steuben Paltz" in celebration of the Thirty First Annual Steuben Day Parade.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Alfred Taubenberger, President of the Steuben Day Observance Association, as evidence of this legislative action.
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