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Resolution 110248

Recognizing Charles "Charlie Mack" Alston for his generosity towards the West Philadelphia High School and the surrounding community.

Introduced Mar 31, 2011CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember BlackwellCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember GoodeCouncilmember KenneyCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember RizzoCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember SanchezCouncilmember ClarkeCouncil President VernaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember Tasco

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  1. “The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell regarding Resolution 110248.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 7, 2011 · Apr 7, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 31, 2011Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 7, 2011ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Recognizing Charles "Charlie Mack" Alston for his generosity towards the West Philadelphia High School and the surrounding community. ..Body WHEREAS, On March 18, 2011, Charlie Mack's Foundation, Charlie Mack Cares in partnership with the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, donated thirty (30) new Apple computers to the West Philadelphia High School; and WHEREAS, On February 21, sixty (60) computers were stolen worth approximately $80,000 from West Philadelphia High School; and WHEREAS, The donation made in partnership with both foundations helped recover almost $40,000 in loss; and WHEREAS, Philadelphia police recovered thirty (30) of the stolen computers so with the donation, the school again has sixty (60) computers; and WHEREAS, Access to technology for our students is of extreme importance to ensure a positive and competitive environment; and WHEREAS, The students of West Philadelphia High School are deeply grateful for the new computers and feel special as a result of the Charlie Mack Cares and Will and Jade Smith Family Foundation's time and efforts; and WHEREAS, Both Charlie Mack and Will Smith are Philadelphia natives who are known for giving back to their community and believe in being positive role models for the youth; and WHEREAS, Charlie Mack is the founder of Charlie Mack 'Party 4 Peace' Celebrity Weekend, established on July 7, 1990 with a celebrity basketball game. WHEREAS, The impact of giving back to the community is invaluable for the generations of youth that will become our future leaders; now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Philadelphia recognizes Charles "Charlie Mack" Alston for his generosity towards the West Philadelphia High School and the surrounding community. ..End