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WHEREAS, The Steeler Nation is mighty and vast, covering the globe in black and gold in support of the world's greatest football team; and,
WHEREAS, The Steeler Nation gathers together across the country at welcoming establishments each and every Sunday to cheer on the Pittsburgh Steelers and share their common kinship, no matter where they may be; and,
WHEREAS, Durkin's Tavern, located at 810 West Diversey Parkway on the Northside of Chicago, has long provided for the needs of the Steeler Nation with excellent Pittsburgh cuisine and libations that maintain the traditions of Pittsburgh hospitality in a venue decorated with Myron Cope's mighty, mysterious and all powerful TERRIBLE TOWEL, Steeler Country and Pittsburgh memorabilia to celebrate Steeler victories; and,
WHEREAS, Durkin's is truly worthy of recognition for their efforts to cheer on the mighty Pittsburgh Steelers in the great City of Chicago and to provide a home away from home for Pittsburghers who find themselves far from Heinz Field.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Durkin's Tavern as one of the official Steeler Bars in Chicago and commends Durkin's for carrying on the great tradition of Pittsburgh hospitality, serving The Steeler Nation with distinction and for keeping the spirit of Pittsburgh alive in Chicago; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby confer upon Durkin's Tavern the title of Ambassador Plenipotentiary of The Steeler Nation and confess upon them all rights and title therein and does hereby declare Sunday, February 1, 2009, to be "DURKIN'S TAVERN DAY" in the City of Pittsburgh.