Recognizing and honoring the staff of the Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation for their dedicated service as essential workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Honoring and congratulating 19-year-old R&B singer and Philadelphia native, Cam Anthony, for winning season 20 of The Voice, $100,000, and a recording contract with Universal Music Group.
Recognizing Saturday, June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth Independence Day in the City of Philadelphia, in honor of June 19, 1865, the day when enslaved Black people were finally freed in the United States of America, declaring the annual Juneteenth Philly Festival and Johnson House Historic Site Festival as Philadelphia?s official Juneteenth celebrations, and advocating for the City of Philadelphia to become the official home of the National Juneteenth Independence Day Celebration.
Adding Vanita Cruse to the street signs on the 7300 block of Stenton Avenue in recognition of her lifelong service to others and her advocacy in the optometry field.
Adding Marion Johnson to the street signs on the block intersections of 8th and Duncannon Streets to 9th and Duncannon Streets in recognition of her public service in the Ninth Councilmanic District and to the City of Philadelphia, as well as her dedication to ensuring the support and success of Barrett Playground.
Urging the General Assembly to adopt House Bill 923, which would allow for Philadelphia and municipalities throughout Pennsylvania to enact their own living wage legislation.
Adding Gary Tyrone Clayton to the street signs on the 5600 Block of N. 10th Street in recognition of his contributions to young men in the Olney community and across Philadelphia through the Together Brother?s Boxing Club.
Supporting the School District of Philadelphia?s efforts to ensure our schools are safe havens for immigrant families by protecting students? learning environments from disruption by immigration enforcement actions and by safeguarding students? confidential information, and endorsing the District?s proposed Welcoming Sanctuary Schools Resolution.
Honoring and congratulating Dr. Sharrelle Barber for her appointment as Director of The Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements and Population Health Equity at Drexel University.
