Recognizing the week of April 5th to 11th, 2025, as ?Week of the Young Child? in Philadelphia in support of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and commending the work of NAEYC for promoting high quality educational and developmental services for children under 8 years of age.
Calling on the Trump Administration to reverse the mass termination of Health and Human Services (HHS) staff that manages the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which distributes $4.1 billion annually to state governments to assist low-income households in paying their utility bills, threatening the health and safety of vulnerable populations in extreme temperatures.
Honoring Inspector Verdell Johnson for his retirement and years of service from the Philadelphia Police Department.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to create a taskforce investigating the current state of higher education as this pillar of the Philadelphia regional economy and cultural landscape undergoes generational change.
Recognizing April 15, 2025, as World Art Day in the City of Philadelphia, and celebrating the creativity, innovation and cultural diversity of the city?s fine arts.
Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia chefs and restaurants named as finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards.
Recognizing April 10, 2025, as National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.
Authorizing the establishment of the Special Committee on Reform of ACT 135, the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, to develop recommendations for reforming the Act to prevent its use for exploitation of vulnerable communities.
Calling on the National Football League to abandon proposed rule changes to halt the usage of the Philadelphia Eagles? signature quarterback sneak, better known as the ?Brotherly Shove? or the ?Tush Push.?
