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WHEREAS, Dan Barry played his first year of Little League in 1963, at the age of 12 on the Myers Red team for Elliott Athletic Association (EAA). He played Pony league the following year and from 1966-1967, Dan played in the Colt League; and,
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WHEREAS, in 1968, Dan transferred to Crafton Heights Baseball Association (CHBA), as EAA did not have an American Legion Team. He played on the American Legion Team until he left to serve in the Army. Upon his return from the Army in 1971, Dan coached the American Legion Team at CHBA, and became the manager of the Myers Red Little League team for EAA in 1972. At the age of 21, he led the Reds to the league championship; and,
WHEREAS, Dan became president of EAA in 1976. Over the next 11 years, Dan took the EAA organization, from a well-trusted 4-person leadership group (Barry Arlet, Bob Bandi, Dot Carter, and himself) to an elected executive board, delegating leaders to the various parts of the organization and expanded the athletic association by combining EAA with CHBA. The organization’s name was changed to Elliott-West End Athletic Association (EWEAA) and it became an official 501(c)3 non-profit organization; and
WHEREAS, he oversaw the first candy stand building, initiated the first Annual EWEAA Halloween Parade and formed a scholarship program to assist youth in advanced learning. As Director in 2000, Dan supervised many volunteers and professionals in building a new refreshment stand still in use today, which includes a meeting room and two handicap accessible bathrooms; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Barry has dedicated over 30 years to the EWEAA. With the assistance of the board, he created a fully fundamental organization, and expanded his original vision by including softball and soccer programs; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Mr. Dan Barry for his commitment to the Elliott West-End Athletic Association; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Saturday, May 13, 2023 to be “Dan Barry Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.