Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Other actions actions from the April 5, 2018 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 43 actions from April 5, 2018
This adopted resolution honors Brinkman’s Bait and Tackle shop and the Brinkman family for 56 years of business ownership, community involvement, and service to customers.
Resolution honoring and recognizing Brinkman's Bait and Tackle shop, and the Brinkman family for their 56 years of business ownership, community work, and commitment to their customers before their retirement.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Jay Wright and the Villanova University men's basketball team for winning the 2018 NCAA Men's National Basketball Championship.
Resolution honoring and recognizing Jay Wright and the Villanova University Men's Basketball Team on winning the 2018 NCAA Men's National Basketball Championship, crushing Michigan with a 17-point win, and a final score of 79 - 62.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognized April 8–14, 2018, as “Philadelphia Crime Victims Rights Week.” It encouraged residents to assist crime victims and promoted community awareness and support for organizations that help victims rebuild their lives.
Recognizing the week of April 8 - 14, 2018 as "Philadelphia Crime Victims Rights Week" to encourage citizens to assist crime victims and to increase community awareness and support for the organizations that help crime victims rebuild their lives.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing April as Financial Literacy Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the month of April as Financial Literacy Month in the City of Philadelphia.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated’s Philadelphia Alumnae, Quaker City Alumnae, and Valley Forge Alumnae Chapters.
Recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated's Philadelphia Alumnae, Quaker City Alumnae, and Valley Forge Alumnae Chapters on the occasion of Delta Youth Day at Philadelphia City Council.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Linda Brown’s life and legacy.
Recognizing and honoring the life and legacy of Linda Brown, symbol of the landmark desegregation case.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes April as Limb Loss Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April as Limb Loss Awareness Month.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution declares April National Minority Health Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring April National Minority Health Month and recognizing the Office of Minority Health for its efforts towards health parity.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance and the Department of Human Services for their partnership in providing healing, justice, and support to Philadelphia children who have experienced sexual abuse.
Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance and the Department of Human Services for their partnership and commitment to bring healing and justice to victims of child sexual abuse in Philadelphia and declaring April 2018 to be Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution acknowledges and celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the foundation of the State of Israel.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Alicia Conquest, Karen Epps, Heather LaPera, Peter Matranga, and Rebecca Yacker for their work as public school teachers in the 4th Council District and for receiving the 2018 Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Public Teachers.
Recognizing and honoring Alicia Conquest, Karen Epps, Heather LaPera, Peter Matranga, and Rebecca Yacker for their outstanding work as teachers in the 4th Council District and for being awarded the 2018 Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Public Teachers.
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This adopted resolution honors and recognizes Ron Rubin for his career and service with the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust and his role in developing communities in Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley.
Honoring and recognizing the career and legacy of Ron Rubin, for his commitment and service throughout his long tenure with the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), and for his dedication to developing vibrant communities in Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming April 10, 2018, as Equal Pay Day in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming April 10, 2018 as Equal Pay Day in Philadelphia.
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Inclusion & Linguistic Diversity Initiative, a new organization that seeks to support English language learners, English as a second language students, and students with special needs.
Recognizing the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Inclusion & Linguistic Diversity Initiative, a new organization that seeks to provide support to ELL, ESL, and special needs students.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, known as the “Mother of the Nation” of South Africa, for her lifelong activism opposing apartheid and supporting equal treatment.
Recognizing and honoring the legacy of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the "Mother of the Nation" of South Africa, for her lifelong activism in fighting for the equal treatment of her people.
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This adopted resolution congratulates the Penn State University Nittany Lions men’s basketball team on winning the 2018 National Invitational Tournament.
Congratulating the Penn State University Nittany Lions Men's Basketball Team for their championship victory in the 2018 National Invitational Tournament.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Iyanla Vanzant’s life, accomplishments, and contributions to spirituality and personal development.
Honoring Iyanla Vanzant's life, accomplishments and contributions to the fields of spirituality and personal development.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes Women Organized Against Rape and its 2018 Wear Teal Day in Philadelphia, which kicked off Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Recognizing and Celebrating Women Organized Against Rape and its 2018 Wear Teal Day kicking off Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.