Naming and designating the gymnasium of the Lonnie Young Recreation Center at 1100 East Chelten avenue as the "David P. Richardson, Jr. Memorial Gymnasium."

WHEREAS, Lonnie Young Recreation Center is in the heart of the 201st Legislative District formerly represented by the late State Representative David P. Richardson, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, David P. Richardson, Jr. was an outstanding leader, elected official and community activist; and

WHEREAS, David P. Richardson, Jr. resided in the community in which he served and spent his early youth at the Lonnie Young Recreation Center; and

WHEREAS, David P. Richardson, Jr. advocated for an improved Lonnie Young Recreation Center; and

WHEREAS, His commitment and contribution to the community at large and specifically the African American community is indelibly etched in hearts and minds; and

WHEREAS, The residents of the community wish to honor the memory of David P. Ricahrdson, Jr. with a fitting tribute; now, therefore

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. The gymnasium of the Lonnie Young Recreation Center at 1100 East Chelten avenue is hereby named and designated the "David P. Richardson, Jr. Memorial Gymnasium."

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