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WHEREAS, Pretty Up Beechview is a volunteer organization dedicated to the beautification of the Beechview neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the organization was founded by nine Beechview residents in 2008 with the goal of making their community a true neighborhood gem; and
WHEREAS, Pretty Up Beechview sponsors a dozen neighborhood cleanups every year, including recent cleanups for Earth Day and in preparation for the recent Beechview Local Food Festival; and
WHEREAS, through the assistance of Pretty Up Beechview, 16 blocks have been adopted by residents of the Beechview community, who keep them free of litter; and
WHEREAS, four members of Pretty Up Beechview are certified as tree tenders and dedicate time to maintaining the green cover in Beechview; and
WHEREAS, the organization helped community members plant 40 new trees and four ornamental gardens in Beechview; and
WHEREAS, Pretty Up Beechview works with members of the Beechview community to maintain a community garden with 23 plots, where residents grow all manner of plant and vegetable.
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Pretty Up Beechview for their tireless work beautifying the Beechview community; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, June 19, 2012 to be Pretty Up Beechview Day in the City of Pittsburgh.