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34 A RESOLUTION HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF TYRONE AREA OF VOLUNTEERISM. HINES IN THE WHEREAS, Tyrone Hines is a recipient of the 1991 Governor's Award for Volunteering Excellence; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hines' accomplishments as a volunteer have distinguished him as a citizen who has successfully addressed the concerns and needs of his community; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hines' many accomplishments include the formation of the Mount Hermon Athletic Association which sponsors baseball, tee ball, and basketball teams in conjunction with the Little League Program thus providing 28 athletic teams for six City housing projects; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hines' efforts have benefited the public housing communities and our entire City by teaching the lessons of hard work, dedication, economics and greater neighborhood cooperation to achieve desired goals; and WHEREAS, for more than 15 years, Mr. Hines has given unselfishly of his time, energy, intellect and other resources to provide positive activities and opportunities for the children and parents of our City; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hines' efforts have contributed to the improvement of the image of the housing project communities in the City of Portsmouth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the CQuncil does hereby express its appreciation and pride in the a6hievements of Mr. Tyrone Hines in the public housing communities, this City, and in the area of volunteerism. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution spread upon the minutes of this Council and that a copy be presented to Mr. Hines in recognition of his achievements. be Adopted by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, at a meeting held June 25, 1991. Teste: City Clerk