Bill 040311
Naming and designating the Mantua Recreation Center located at 34th Street and Haverford Avenue as the "James Lee Wright Recreation Center."
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“To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advised you that on June 10, 2004, I signed the following bill that was passed by Council at its Session on May 27, 2004: Bill No. 040311. And I signed the following bills that were passed by Council at its Session on May 31, 2004: Bill No. 040019, 040021, 040259, 040260, 040262, and 040313. And I am returning herewith as disappr…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 10, 2004 · Jun 10, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you, Madam President. Today, only Bill No. 040311 is being called up for second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held. I would like request permission to introduce members of the family who are here for this bill renaming.”
Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, May 27, 2004 · May 27, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 040311. THE”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 27, 2004 · May 27, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to which was referred Bill No. 040311 entitled, an ordinance naming and designating the Mantua Recreation Center located at 34th Street and Haverford Avenue as the James Lee Wright Recreation Center; respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council wi…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2004 · May 20, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 040311. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilwoman Brown · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2004 · May 20, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 040311. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2004 · May 20, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Mar 25, 2004Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 25, 2004Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- May 19, 2004HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
- May 19, 2004HEARING HELD · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
- May 19, 2004REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
- May 20, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 20, 2004SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- May 20, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 27, 2004READ · CITY COUNCIL
- May 27, 2004PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 10, 2004SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Naming and designating the Mantua Recreation Center located at 34th Street and Haverford Avenue as the "James Lee Wright Recreation Center." ..Body WHEREAS, James Lee Wright was an outstanding community leader; and WHEREAS, His commitment and contribution to the Mantua area and the community at large is indelibly etched in hearts and minds of the residents of Mantua; and WHEREAS, The residents of the community wish to honor the memory of James Lee Wright with a fitting tribute; now, therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Mantua Recreation Center located at 34th Street and Haverford Avenue is hereby named and designated the "James Lee Wright Recreation Center." ..End