WHEREAS, Young Involved Philadelphia has been working for over ten years to increase civic engagement among young Philadelphians and facilitate reforms for a better Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, From November 14, 2014 through November 22, 2014, Young Involved Philadelphia will host its fifth annual State of Young Philly - a series of events involving over fifty participating organizations; and
WHEREAS, The 5th Annual State of Young Philly will leverage the voice of young Philadelphia by bringing together hundreds of young professionals and key City leaders to discuss how to build a better future for Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, Young Philadelphians will have an opportunity to engage with their peers, organizational leaders and government representatives and be exposed to innovative approaches; and
WHEREAS, Young Philadelphians will connect with other young leaders and organizations in the City; and
WHEREAS, Young Philadelphians will share feedback on current practices and help discuss key ideas for building a better future for the City of Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, As a part of its ongoing effort to engage, connect and represent young Philadelphians, Young Involved Philadelphia will organize future activities and events aimed at putting the agenda into action; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That Council does hereby proclaim November 14, 2014 through November 22, 2014 as State of Young Philly Week in Philadelphia.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the representatives of Young Involved Philadelphia as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.
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