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Presented by Mr. Shields
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WHEREAS, Brian Batko is a senior at Central Catholic High School; and,
WHEREAS, Brian qualified to attend the "National First Tee Open" that was held in Pebble Beach, California over the 2004 Labor Day Weekend; and,
WHEREAS, In order to qualify Brian participated in a nationwide First Tee Tournament that was held in Kansas on July 23, 2004. The tournament consisted of a 36 hole play-off, written essays, volunteerism, interviews with the tournaments staff and overall decorum on and off the golf course; and,
WHEREAS, out of the 81 semi-finalists, Brian was chosen with only 19 others as a finalist to attend this prestigious National Tournament; and,
WHEREAS, during the event, Brian and other finalists were paired up with famous golfers including Arnold Palmer, Tom Kite, Lee Trevino and a host of others; and,
WHEREAS, the event was televised on September 3rd and 4th on the Golf Channel. Out of the 78 "Juniors" matched with the 78 "Seniors" – the lowest scoring 22 "Junior" and "Senior" teams played in a televised match on Sunday September 5th on NBC.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby Congratulate Brian Batko on his tremendous accomplishment; and,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday September 14, 2004 as "Brian Batko Day" here in the City of Pittsburgh.