Proclaiming October 16, 2015 through October 24, 2015 as "State of Young Philly Week," and Honoring Young Involved Philadelphia.

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, October 16, 2015 through October 24, 2015, Young Involved Philadelphia will host its sixth annual “State of Young Philly” – a series of events involving over fifty participating organizations; and

WHEREAS, “The 6th 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; and City of Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS, As 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 it declares the week of October 16, 2015 through October 24, 2015 “State of Young Philly Week” in Philadelphia, encourages young Philadelphians to participate in the series of scheduled events, and commends Young Involved Philadelphia for over ten years of dedication to increasing civic engagement among young Philadelphians.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to representatives of Young Involved Philadelphia as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.

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