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WHEREAS, Alexa Dinnocente, a senior defender for Pittsburgh Brashear Bulls soccer team used social media to post about sportsmanship from their rival, Upper St. Clair (USC) Panthers that touched the heart of the USC Coach; and,
WHEREAS, after USC held an 8-0 lead on the Bulls at halftime on September 16, they decided to combine the teams and work together on skills. The players were responsible for managing the team, including positions and formations; and,
WHEREAS, at the end of the game, the players did not exchange the normal handshake, but instead gave out hugs, took a group picture and now follow each other on social media; and,
WHEREAS, Alexa posted the group picture on social media and wrote about their interaction stating “USC is a very very good soccer team and they are the only team in our section that has the most sportsmanship every single year we play them!” The post by Alexa gave both teams well deserved online attention; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Dinnocente is a very compassionate and family oriented person who has been helping aid her ill grandmother while attending school, playing soccer and softball and holding down a job; and,
WHEREAS, Alexa plans on becoming a Paramedic with the City Of Pittsburgh and is also currently working on her Emergency Medical Technician certification; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Alexa for reminding others that it is not always about winning or losing, but about “fun, love and sportsmanship”; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Monday, December 30, 2019 to be “Alexa Dinnocente Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.