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File #: 2025-2666    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 12/16/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/16/2025 Final action: 12/16/2025
Enactment date: 12/16/2025 Enactment #: 802
Effective date:    
Title: NOW THEREFORE, Ed Gainey, Mayor of Pittsburgh, and City of Pittsburgh Councilman Khari Mosley, do hereby proclaim December 16, 2025, as "2025 USO City League Football Champions Day" in the City of Pittsburgh, honoring the significant victory of the USO football team and celebrating their contributions to the spirit of competition, teamwork, and community pride.
Sponsors: R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, All Members
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MR. LAVELLE, PROCLAMATION - MR. MOSLEY

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WHEREAS, On October 25, 2025, the University Prep/Sci-Tech/Obama Academy (USO) affirmed its place in Pittsburgh history by defeating Westinghouse in the City League Football Championship with a resounding score of 26-0; and

 

WHEREAS, Under the exemplary leadership of Head Coach Lou Berry, who has dedicated 15 years to this program and earned his fourth City League title, the team showcased remarkable teamwork and resilience throughout the season; and

 

WHEREAS, Prior to the championship, USO displayed an outstanding performance by advancing past the semifinals with a decisive 63-7 victory over Brashear High School on October 17, 2025; and

 

WHEREAS, This monumental achievement not only represents the culmination of a great season but also serves as an inspiration to young athletes throughout our community and a source of pride for the City of Pittsburgh.  Further, we thank Coaches - Lou Berry, Jaylen Coleman, Jerome Mathews, Andre Irish, Jordan Morris, Kenney Langston, Brendan Duckett, Brendan Walls, Ron Gilbert, Sean McCaskill, Ky'Lee Adams, and D'arious Shields, as well as Trainer - Adisa Branch; and

 

WHEREAS, The triumph of USO is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its key players;

Daimere Adair

Brayden Clark

Gavin Hazlip

Dre'Quan McClain Street

Micah Saunders

Raymeir Woods

Ismael Bey

Nahayo Clavel

Taurionne Husband

Kannon McClain Street

Shawn Scott III

 

Keion Brown

Tashawn Cogdell

Patrick Johnson

Jaquille McIntosh

JaFonte Shaw

 

Taishaun Brown

Montai Coleman

Talib Johnson

Jeremy Moore

Me'Laun Stamper

 

James Burns

Fred Davis

Neko Jones

Joshua Moore

Damondtae Stevenson

 

Daniel Cabiness

Darrell Green

Hugo Link

Ryan Perry

Shon Taylor

 

Brandon Capets

Christopher Harris

Stephon Malloy

Amir Pollard

Remone Thomas

 

Demari Christmas

Zion Hauser

Ji'Mar Mangham

David Reid

Dion Williams

 

 

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NOW THEREFORE, Ed Gainey, Mayor of Pittsburgh, and City of Pittsburgh Councilman Khari Mosley, do hereby proclaim December 16, 2025, as "2025 USO City League Football Champions Day" in the City of Pittsburgh, honoring the significant victory of the USO football team and celebrating their contributions to the spirit of competition, teamwork, and community pride.