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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 ...
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