Pittsburgh City Council

 

Proclamation

Whereas, the City of Pittsburgh recently renovated Brookline Community Center; and

Whereas, in addition to the long-standing Boxing Program, a new Summer Basketball program and new Flag Football program were initiated to expand the range of athletic options for the area youth; and

Whereas, within the newly-created Basketball program, a Boys 14 & Under" as well as the beginnings for a "Girls 14 & Under"; and

Whereas, Clint Burton, Rocky Wells and Bobby Mazzeo are Citiparks employees who were responsible for co-ordinating and facilitating these summer Basketball leagues, as well as acquiring sponsorship and motivating these youngsters; and

Whereas, this Basketball program seeks to teach attributes such as sportsmanlike conduct, purpose of practice and attendance, anger management, and the pride of teamwork; as well as to install the participants with confidence by teaching new skills and learning the rules of fair play; and

Whereas, a petition was signed by over 100 appreciative parents who wanted to express their gratitude to Clint, Rocky and Bobby for a "job well done" in serving as role models and maintaining professionalism while learning and having fun.

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends these men for their leadership and the foresight to realize that today's area youth need a variety of interests, especially during the Summer, to challenge their bodies while infusing their minds with lessons that will serve them positively as they mature.

Now, therefore, be it further resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, November 19, 2002, to be "Clint Burton, Leonard "Rocky" Wells and Robert Mazzeo Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.

Passed in Council on Tuesday, November 19, 2002

Gene Ricciardi - President of Council
Attest: Linda M. Johnson-Wasler - City Clerk

  Signed,

  Jim Motznik
  Councilman - District 4

SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN JIM MOTZNIK

* Reprinted from original proclamation dated November 19, 2002 *

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