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WHEREAS, Damian Link, a 9th grader at Brashear High School, decided to to refurbish the miniature golf course at St Justin's Plaza, a senior citizen high rise on Boggs Avenue in Mt. Washington, as part of a school community service project; and
WHEREAS, with Damian's vision, planning, help from volunteers, and a lot of hard work, a grand re-opening of the miniature golf course will be held on Wednesday, June 6 at St. Justin's Plaza; and
WHEREAS, Damian chose to refurbish this eight-hole miniature golf course as part of a school community service project in which he was required to put at least 30 working hours into the project, and when the golf course was completed, Damian had put nearly 70 community service hours into working on the golf course; and
WHEREAS, Damian chose this site for his project because his grandparents live at St. Justin's Plaza and he felt he could add to their fun and entertainment, for not only them, but for all the residents and their families to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Damian had the support of Father Walt Ryzdon and the Manager of St. Justin's Plaza, Guy Berube, to work on this project and he received help from Mike (Maintenance Man), Kim Adams of Remnant City who donated outdoor carpet worth approximately $600, Pat McCann who assisted in tacking and carpeting and creating new obstacles for the course, Brian Link who assisted with planning and construction and Bill Rennekamp who donated wood for the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, hereby commends Damian Link for all of his hard work and thanks him for bringing back a new and improved golf course for recreational enjoyment to the seniors citizens and their families at St. Justin's Plaza.