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WHEREAS, Aaron’s journey began as a Tiger Cub. As a boy he enjoyed all the camping trips and outings he participated in with his pack friends. He attended every summer camp at Heritage Reservation and when he crossed over to the Troop, he attended all, even when the troop traveled out of state. He enjoyed camping, fishing and the outdoors; and,
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WHEREAS, then came the teenage years. There were some tough times with his attitude and feeling like his mother was forcing him to continue when she thought he wanted to quit. She was discouraged, but the leaders told her that he was doing great and were so positive. He was considered the “underdog”; and,
WHEREAS, His parents divorced and his mother, who was his “driving force”, moved 3 hours away. All seemed lost, but the leaders persevered as time went on and he realized how much work he has done to complete the ranks towards eagle. He was finally convinced that with determination, he could do it, and he did; and,
WHEREAS, His Eagle Project was for an American Legion post near his mother’s new home. He would spend time there and realized that the rural community did not have anywhere to take old American Flags to be retired. The veterans at the Post loved the idea. So, he built a flag retirement box and installed it at their Post for all to use and to drop off flags so they may be property retired.
WHEREAS Aaron is currently a senior at Pittsburgh CAPA High School. He would like to pursue a career in photography after graduation. Fishing is still a great hobby as well as playing the drums.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Aaron Devine; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, March 7, 2025 to be “Aaron Devine Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.