Also naming that part of Allegheny Avenue from Ridge Avenue to Sedgley Avenue as "Roxanne H. Jones Avenue."

WHEREAS

, Roxanne H. Jones was known as a "dynamic champion of the people;" and

WHEREAS

, During the 1960s, Roxanne H. Jones served as chairperson of the Philadelphia Welfare Rights Organization where her unique and fiery leadership raised membership from six hundred to three thousand; and

WHEREAS

, In 1984, Roxanne H. Jones became the first African American woman elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate where she served the 3rd Senatorial District for twelve years; and

WHEREAS

, Senator Jones spearheaded many initiatives including: Act 62 of 1987, known today as "New Directions," which established a job training program for welfare recipients that has enabled tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians to find jobs; the creation of residential treatment centers for drug and alcohol dependent women with children; and, affordable housing programs; and

WHEREAS

, Senator Jones has served as a board member and has been honored by over twenty organizations ranging from local to national affiliations; and

WHEREAS

, She truly dedicated her life to raising the standard of living for all people; now, therefore

Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia

, That that part of Allegheny Avenue from Ridge Avenue to Sedgley Avenue shall also be known as "Roxanne H. Jones Avenue."

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