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Recognizing Charles "Charlie Mack" Alston for his generosity towards the West Philadelphia High School and the surrounding community.

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Status
Adopted
Type
Resolution
Introduced
March 31, 2011
Sponsors
CBCouncilmember BlackwellCurtis Jones, Jr.CMCouncilmember MillerCGCouncilmember GoodeCKCouncilmember KenneyCRCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCGCouncilmember GreenleeCGCouncilmember GreenCRCouncilmember RizzoCDCouncilmember DiCiccoCSCouncilmember SanchezCCCouncilmember ClarkeCPCouncil President VernaBrian J. O'NeillCTCouncilmember Tasco

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WHEREAS, On March 18, 2011, Charlie Mack's Foundation, Charlie Mack Cares in partnership with the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, donated thirty (30) new Apple computers to the West Philadelphia High School; and

WHEREAS, On February 21, sixty (60) computers were stolen worth approximately $80,000 from West Philadelphia High School; and

WHEREAS, The donation made in partnership with both foundations helped recover almost $40,000 in loss; and

WHEREAS, Philadelphia police recovered thirty (30) of the stolen computers so with the donation, the school again has sixty (60) computers; and

WHEREAS, Access to technology for our students is of extreme importance to ensure a positive and competitive environment; and

WHEREAS, The students of West Philadelphia High School are deeply grateful for the new computers and feel special as a result of the Charlie Mack Cares and Will and Jade Smith Family Foundation's time and efforts; and

WHEREAS, Both Charlie Mack and Will Smith are Philadelphia natives who are known for giving back to their community and believe in being positive role models for the youth; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Mack is the founder of Charlie Mack 'Party 4 Peace' Celebrity Weekend, established on July 7, 1990 with a celebrity basketball game.

WHEREAS, The impact of giving back to the community is invaluable for the generations of youth that will become our future leaders; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Philadelphia recognizes Charles “Charlie Mack” Alston for his generosity towards the West Philadelphia High School and the surrounding community.

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    ADOPTED

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    Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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    A motion was made by Councilmember Blackwell that this matter be Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar. The motion carried unanimously.

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