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Proclamation recognizing Mr. Bryant Andrews-Nino for his remarkable accomplishments and outstanding community service.
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WHEREAS, Mr. Bryant Andrews-Nino was born into an abusive home in Trenton, New Jersey, was separated from his biological mother by the New Jersey Division of Children and Youth Services when he was 5 years old, was a ward of the state for more than three years, and lived in eight separate foster homes before being adopted at the age of eight by a family living in the upper-middle class borough of New Hope, outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Bryant overcame immense odds through his determination to never give up; His resilience can be attributed to the six principles that guide his life: Passion. Vision. Dedication. Desire. Determination. Drive. (PV4-D); Despite his adversity, Bryant received his undergraduate degree in communication and political science from the University of Pittsburgh and will enter the University of Pittsburgh School of Law this fall; and
WHEREAS, in August 2012, Bryant established the University Pre-Law Association, an organization dedicated to Pitt pre-law students professional development and community service projects within the City of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, Bryant has served the community as a student-resident relations intern for the Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC); as an assistant basketball and soccer coach for the Urban Impact Foundation, as a reading and writing tutor for Jumpstart Pittsburgh; and as a camp counselor of children with special needs for the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, Bryant was inducted into the national leadership honor society, Omicron Delta Kappa, and he is the recipient of Pitt's 2013 Honors Convocation Student Leadership Award;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize Mr. Bryant Andrews-Nino for his remarkable accomplishments and outstanding community service. You are an inspiring example of what it means to give back to the community, and we thank you for dedicating your time and effort to enriching the lives of others.