Honoring and Celebrating Jocelyn Wims, activist, gospel singer, and public servant, on the occasion of her Birthday.

WHEREAS, Jocelyn Wims, born on August 17th, 1982, is a Philadelphia native who has devoted much of her life to serving her community and engaging in civic duties; and

WHEREAS, As the daughter of the late Esther and Ralph Wims, Wims is the youngest of three siblings, including brother, Corey Wims, and sister, Desire Travers; and

WHEREAS, Wims is a graduate of Overbrook High School, who later continued her education at the Community College of Philadelphia, where she received her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, and Temple University, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations; and

WHEREAS, Over the past 14 years, Wims has played an active role in local and national politics, serving as a poll worker each election day and assisting various elected officials, including Councilman Jim Harrity, Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Mayor Cherelle Parker, Governor Josh Shapiro, and President Joe Biden, among others; and

WHEREAS, As a proud and passionate congregant of The Sharon Baptist Church, Wims is a member of the mass choir, which has most recently performed at the Wawa Welcome to America festival, the Juneteenth Parade Festival, and The National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses; and

WHEREAS, In her daily life, Wims works works full-time as Security Event Staff at Lincoln Financial Field, Wells Fargo, and Citizens Bank Park; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby honor and celebrate Jocelyn Wims on the occasion of her 42nd birthday, recognizing her dedication to public service and community activism.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Jocelyn Wims as a symbol of the profound respect and admiration felt by this legislative body and the citizens of Philadelphia for their extraordinary work.

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