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.
Recognizing and honoring remarkable Latino and Hispanic Philadelphia artists and journalists during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Recognizing and honoring the Puerto Rican Day Parade on the occasion of its 60th Anniversary, within Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican and Latino Community.
Recognizing and honoring prominent public servants during Hispanic Heritage Month, who contribute to the health and economic wellness of Philadelphians.
Honoring and commending Dr. Jamile Tellez Lieberman, Dr. PH, MPH, for her dedication to public health and service to the North Philadelphia Community.
Recognizing David Piña for his career in Philadelphia’s restaurant industry and Philadelphia’s Latino Community.
Recognizing and honoring Deputy Commissioner Pedro R. Rosario, as the first Latino officer to hold the position of Deputy Commissioner in the 226-year history of law enforcement in the City of Philadelphia.
