Honoring the life and legacy of music legend and Philadelphia native, Frankie Beverly, on the occasion of his passing.
Renaming 5800 N. 12th Street to “Shirley Gregory Way”, in honor of her remarkable contributions to the community and her lifelong dedication to public service.
Honoring and congratulating State Representative-Elect Keith Harris on the occasion of his special election victory in Pennsylvania House District 195.
Honoring and congratulating State Representative-Elect Andre D. Carroll on the occasion of his special election victory in Pennsylvania House District 201.
Honoring and congratulating Cheyney State College’s 1982 Lady Wolves Women’s Basketball Team on their induction into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and the Office of Prison Oversight and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Recognizing the week of September 23rd through September 29th, 2024 as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Philadelphia, and acknowledging the outstanding efforts of community-based organizations working to ensure that all children have the essential items needed to thrive and survive.
Honoring the anniversary of the enactment of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the honorable service of countless LGBTQ+ veterans, and urging all veterans discharged due to this discriminatory policy to seek an upgraded discharge, enabling LGBTQ+ veterans and their families to enjoy all the benefits they have earned.
Calling upon the Department of Prisons and the Office of Reentry Partnerships to work in collaboration with local resource providers to develop a distribution process of reentry resource packages for individuals released from incarceration.
Declaring September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, congratulating the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Philadelphia / Delaware Valley Chapter in recognition of their 26th Annual Walter E. Brandon (Virtual) Sickle Cell 5K Walk / Run Fundraiser, named in memory of the late Rev. Walter E. Brandon, and commending the work of researchers and medical health professionals working every day to fight Sickle Cell Disease and towards the ultimate goal of a universal cure.
