City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2019-2404

• File #: 2019-2404
• Version: 1
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 12/10/2019
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 12/10/2019
• Final action: 12/10/2019
• Enactment date: 12/10/2019
• Enactment #: 790
• Effective date: 12/10/2019
• Title: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Pittsburgh City Council does hereby recognize and honor Luke Berbach for his magnanimous and selfless act of cleaning and restoring the World War II memorial and improving the condition of its surrounding area in the 24th Ward; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare December 9, 2019 to be "Luke Berbach's Veteran Appreciation Day" In the City of Pittsburgh.
• Sponsors: Darlene M. Harris, All Members
• Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MRS. HARRIS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/10/2019	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

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WHEREAS, The Veterans Honor Roll in the 24^th Ward was forged to honor the World War II Veterans from the area, both living and deceased, and due to the unavoidable factors of time and weather, the condition of the memorial was unsuitable, but thanks to the help of Luke Berbach the memorial is now restored to its rightful condition; and,

WHEREAS, Luke attends school at Seneca Valley Senior High. He is a Defensive End on the Seneca Valley Football team, and he has played football since 7th grade. He has performed community service with both the team and on his own; and,

WHEREAS, on October 19^th, 2019 Luke Berbach transformed a neglected war monument into a beautiful reminder of the true cost of freedom, honoring both the Veterans who paid the ultimate price and those Veterans who are still living; and,

WHEREAS, it is rare to come across such a determined young man like Luke; His hard work, determination, and drive to support the Veterans and the surrounding Spring Hill community is unmatched; and,

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Pittsburgh City Council does hereby recognize and honor Luke Berbach for his magnanimous and selfless act of cleaning and restoring the World War II memorial and improving the condition of its surrounding area in the 24^th Ward; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare December 9, 2019 to be “Luke Berbach’s Veteran Appreciation Day” In the City of Pittsburgh.