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WHEREAS, the Elliott West End Athletic Association, began in 1963 as a baseball association in the Elliott community; and,
WHEREAS, in 1970 the EWEAA began a girls softball league and in 1980 they added boys and girls soccer teams and today they serve nearly 300 children ages 4-18 in the sports of baseball, softball and soccer from 12 surrounding communities including Elliott, West End and Crafton Heights; and,
WHEREAS, along with the fine group of dedicated volunteers, EWEAA works with Citiparks Pittsburgh Big League Sports to provide quality education in the sports that they offer and it doesn't hurt that their concession stand is known as the best in the city; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to serving the community with sports teams, the association organizes annual community activities such as baseball/softball parade and picnic, and an annual Halloween Party that promotes community awareness and pride; and,
WHEREAS, the Elliott West End Athletic Association celebrated their 50th anniversary of their successful athletic association in April of 2013; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Elliott West End Athletic Association for 50 years of providing the children of Pittsburgh with an environment that enables them to learn and grow, not only as an athlete but as a person; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 8, 2013, to be "Elliott West End Athletic Association Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.