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Designating the Family Court Building located at 1801 Vine Street as "The Judge Nicholas A. Cipriani Family Court Building."

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This enacted ordinance designates the Family Court Building at 1801 Vine Street as “The Judge Nicholas A. Cipriani Family Court Building.” It honors Judge Nicholas A. Cipriani’s more than three decades of service to Philadelphia’s children and families, including his leadership of the Family Court Division.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
February 7, 2008
Sponsors
FJFrank J. DiCiccoFJFrank J. DiCicco
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WHEREAS,

Judge Nicholas A. Cipriani was elected to the Court of Common Pleas in 1969 and distinguished himself through more than three decades of faithful service to the children and families of Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS

, Judge Nicholas A. Cipriani served as Administrative Judge of the Family Court Division from 1981 to 1989, and upon reaching retirement age, continued to serve the people of Philadelphia as a senior judge and hearing master; and

WHEREAS

, Judge Nicholas A. Cipriani was recognized nationally as an educator in judicial administration, and legal issues involving children and families; and

WHEREAS,

Judge Nicholas A. Cipriani was a mentor for younger attorneys and an example for all lawyers; and

WHEREAS,

Judge Cipriani selflessly devoted his time, energy, and effort to the causes of justice, education, and community betterment; now, therefore

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. The Family Court Building located at 1801 Vine Street shall be named “The Judge Nicholas A. Cipriani Family Court Building.”

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Read

  3. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on next week`s second reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

  4. Council actionCommittee on Public Property and Public Works

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Public Property and Public Works

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Public Property and Public Works

    Hearing notices sent

  5. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Referred