Honoring former Philadelphia Flyers All-Star Wayne Simmonds who, after playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will retire as a Flyer after signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the team.
Commending the work and life of Eva Gladstein, whose tireless efforts to make our city more just and our city government more efficient, have improved the lives of all Philadelphians.
Honoring and recognizing the life, work, and accomplishments of Mercedes Reyes, whose inspiring energy and insistence on creating safety, dignity, justice, and support for domestic workers in Philadelphia has protected and enriched the lives of people across the country.
Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Evin Jarrett, the Lead Building Trades Instructor at Mayfair School, for his exemplary service expanding vocational training opportunities for Philadelphia’s youth.
Recognizing April 2024 as Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, and commending the work of HUNE – Hispanos Unidos Para Ninos Excepcionales – in supporting people living with autism as well as their families and loved ones.
Honoring and congratulating Royal Izakaya’s Jesse Ito for his nomination as a finalist for a 2024 James Beard Award.
Recognizing and honoring Circadium Circus School as the first accredited circus school in the United States.
Honoring and recognizing Philly Girls Jump and further declaring May 4th, 2024, and every first Saturday in May thereafter, “Philly Double Dutch Day” in the City of Philadelphia.
Honoring and Congratulating the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. – Pennsylvania Chapter on the occasion of their annual Legislative Day.
