Recognizing the week of June 5 through 9, 2023, as “Union Organizing Week” in Philadelphia, in honor of those who have fought and continue to fight on behalf of workers? rights to organize and bargain collectively.
Honoring and congratulating the Central High School Robotics Team, the RoboLancers, on winning the FIRST Impact Award, the highest honor in FIRST robotics.
Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia Masonic Temple on its 150th Anniversary celebrations and the rededication of its historic building.
Also naming South Broad Street between Lombard and South Streets as ?Jerry Blavat Way?, to honor the life and legacy of South Philadelphia legendary entertainer and disc jockey, Jerry Blavat also known as ?The Geator with the Heater? and ?The Boss with the Hot Sauce?.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the Youth Leaders and young filmmakers of the Big Picture Alliance, who will be premiering their original short films at this year’s Big Picture Film Festival this month.
Calling on the United States Congress to pass the Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act, sponsored by Senator Bob Casey and Congressman Dwight Evans, and to ensure that victims and co-victims of gun violence have access to the resources and support necessary to recover from the impacts of gun violence.
Urging the members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame?s ?Golden Era Committee? to nominate and elect former Philadelphia Phillies great Dick Allen to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2027.
Calling on the City of Philadelphia to modernize intermodal high-level communications to reestablish an effort to ensure Philadelphia can actively and efficiently respond to a crisis.
Also naming the 5600 block of W. Girard Avenue as ?Rev. James S. Allen Way?, in honor of Reverend James S. Allen, Sr., to commemorate his thirty-seven years of preaching at Vine Memorial Baptist Church.
