Resolution 120261
Calling for justice in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin and standing in solidarity and support of the family of Trayvon Martin.
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“I'm Robert Taylor, a citizen of Philadelphia, commenting on Resolution 120261, Trayvon Martin. Quote, a police surveillance video taken the night that Trayvon Martin was shot dead shows no blood or bruises on George Zimmerman, end quote, ABC news reporter Matt Gutman wrote, noting that Zimmerman told police that, quote, he shot Martin after he was punched in the nose, knocked down and had his head slammed into the gr…”
Mr. Taylor · Stated Meeting, April 12, 2012 · Apr 12, 2012 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it. Resolution 120261 has been adopted. (Applause.)”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, April 12, 2012 · Apr 12, 2012 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Mar 29, 2012Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 12, 2012READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 12, 2012ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Calling for justice in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin and standing in solidarity and support of the family of Trayvon Martin. ..Body WHEREAS, On February 5, 1995, Trayvon Benjamin Martin was born to Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin; and WHEREAS, Trayvon Martin was a junior at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School in Miami, Florida where he was interested in aviation; and WHEREAS, On February 26, 2012, Trayvon Martin visited his father and step mother in Sanford, Florida at the Retreat at Twin Lakes townhome complex, to watch the NBA All Star Game; and WHEREAS, An unarmed Trayvon Martin walked to a nearby 7 Eleven to purchase a pack of Skittles and an iced tea; and WHEREAS, As he walked back from 7 Eleven he was shot and killed by neighborhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman, who has admitted to shooting Trayvon Martin; and WHEREAS, Since his tragic death, Trayvon Martin's parents, attorneys, civil rights leaders, community and civic groups have advocated for justice in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin; and WHEREAS, There are multiple on going investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Justice Department, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Florida Attorney General and a Seminole County Grand Jury; and WHEREAS, Since the untimely death of Trayvon Martin, there have been marches and protests around the United States of America including marches from 30th Street Station to Love Park in Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, The City Council of Philadelphia stands in solidarity with City Councils across the United States of America including Sanford, FL, New York City, NY and Birmingham, AL to call for honesty and integrity in ongoing investigations related to the case; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby call for justice in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin and stand in solidarity and support of the family of Trayvon Martin. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, parents of Trayvon Martin, representing the City of Philadelphia, as evidence of this Council's support of justice for Trayvon Benjamin Martin. ..End Blondell Reynolds Brown Jannie L. Blackwell Councilwoman At-Large 3rd District, Councilwoman