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Requesting the National Constitution Center give consideration to awarding the Philadelphia Liberty Medal to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, for his courageous leadership in defense of democracy, freedom, and self-determination.

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Status
Adopted
Type
Resolution
Introduced
May 19, 2022
Sponsors
COCouncilmember OhMark SquillaCindy BassCDCouncilmember DombKatherine Gilmore RichardsonCPCouncilmember Parker

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WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Liberty Medal is awarded annually to an individual - or individuals - from around the world that demonstrate courage and conviction in defense of freedom and human rights; and

WHEREAS, The prestigious award was created by the Philadelphia Foundation in 1988; the Philadelphia Liberty Medal is now administered by the National Constitution Center; and

WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Liberty Medal has been bestowed upon influential leaders from around the world, including Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama, Sandra Day O’Connor, and John Lewis; and

WHEREAS, Last year’s award went to courageous freedom-fighting activists: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul; and

WHEREAS, In 2022, freedom-loving people around the world watched in horror at the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the war has killed thousands and displaced millions; and

WHEREAS, In the months that followed, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, commanded the attention of the world as the face of the opposition to Russian autocracy; and

WHEREAS, Zelenskyy has been a consummate leader for the Ukrainian people and a skilled communicator to both domestic and international audiences; and

WHEREAS, Zelesnkyy refuses to leave the seat of government in Kyiv despite growing treats; his calm, defiant leadership continues to boost the morale of the Ukrainian people; and

WHEREAS, Zelenskyy’s steadfast fight for freedom and self-determination in the face of tyranny and despotism embodies the principles of the Philadelphia Liberty Medal; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That it hereby requests the National Constitution Center give consideration to awarding the Philadelphia Liberty Medal to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, for his courageous leadership in defense of democracy, freedom, and self-determination.

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