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Bill 030292

Naming and designating the gymnasium of the Lonnie Young Recreation Center at 1100 East Chelten avenue as the "David P. Richardson, Jr. Memorial Gymnasium."

Introduced May 1, 2003Committee on Public Property and Public WorksOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Miller

From the floor

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  1. “I must say the gentleman just applauded, you've been very faithful. You've been here for the public hearings. You've been here I think ever since the Bill was introduced. I applaud you for your friendship and 06/12/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE loyalty to your friend Mr. Santore. The Clerk will please read the Title of Bill No. 030292. THE”

    Councilwoman Verna · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2003 · Jun 12, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Property and Public Works to which was referred Bill No. 030200 entitled an of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into sublease agreement to lease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority portions of the building located at 1601-1645 Cherry Street; And Bill No. 030216 entitled an Ordinance aut…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 5, 2003 · Jun 5, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 030292, titled an ordinance naming and designating the gymnasium of the Lonnie Young Recreation Center at 1100 East Chelten Avenue as the David P. Richardson, Jr., Memorial Gymnasium.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 5, 2003 · Jun 5, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 1, 2003Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. May 1, 2003Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. May 29, 2003HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  4. May 29, 2003HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  5. May 29, 2003REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  6. Jun 5, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 5, 2003SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 5, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 12, 2003READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jun 12, 2003PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Jul 31, 2003SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Naming and designating the gymnasium of the Lonnie Young Recreation Center at 1100 East Chelten avenue as the "David P. Richardson, Jr. Memorial Gymnasium." ..Body WHEREAS, Lonnie Young Recreation Center is in the heart of the 201st Legislative District formerly represented by the late State Representative David P. Richardson, Jr.; and WHEREAS, David P. Richardson, Jr. was an outstanding leader, elected official and community activist; and WHEREAS, David P. Richardson, Jr. resided in the community in which he served and spent his early youth at the Lonnie Young Recreation Center; and WHEREAS, David P. Richardson, Jr. advocated for an improved Lonnie Young Recreation Center; and WHEREAS, His commitment and contribution to the community at large and specifically the African American community is indelibly etched in hearts and minds; and WHEREAS, The residents of the community wish to honor the memory of David P. Ricahrdson, Jr. with a fitting tribute; now, therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The gymnasium of the Lonnie Young Recreation Center at 1100 East Chelten avenue is hereby named and designated the "David P. Richardson, Jr. Memorial Gymnasium." ..End