Honoring, recognizing and commending Francesca Ruscio for her extraordinary leadership, service, and activism as Miss Philadelphia 2013.

WHEREAS, On March 2, 2013, Francesca Ruscio

was crowned Miss Philadelphia 2013; and

WHEREAS,

Francesca Ruscio, a native of Bucks County, and a graduate of Central Bucks High School East has advocated for a number of worthy causes in the Philadelphia area; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Ruscio serves as a city representative for the Miss America Organization, champions Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome awareness, and serves as a local ambassador for the Children's Miracle Network; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Ruscio has further demonstrated her commitment to giving back to those in her community who have made the ultimate sacrifice by

raising over $22,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project and the Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization; and

WHEREAS, An avid golfer and PIAA state champion, Francesca Ruscio organized and hosted the First Annual Miss Philadelphia Golf Classic; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Ruscio's strong sense of community and leadership motivated her to complete over 360 hours of community service; and

WHEREAS, Francesca Ruscio is also dedicated to her education, receiving a $10,000 scholarship to Temple University to pursue a degree in Communications with the ultimate goal of becoming a broadcast meteorologist

; and

WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia should recognize young people like Francesca Ruscio who lead by example and demonstrate that hard work and determination can make anything possible; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby honor, recognize, and commend Francesca Ruscio for her

extraordinary leadership, service, and activism as Miss Philadelphia 2013.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Francesca Ruscio as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.

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Kenyatta Johnson

Councilman - 2nd District

January 23, 2014