Resolution 190124

..Title Declaring March 4-10, 2019 as Women in Construction Week in the City of Philadelphia. ..Body WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145 has distinguished itself for 51 years as the voice of women in construction in Philadelphia, PA; and WHEREAS, The work done by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145 has benefited Philadelphia through community development and educational programs; and WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145 has unceasingly promoted the employment and advance of women in the construction industry; and WHEREAS, The construction community, represented by National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145, has been a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and beautification projects; promotion of skilled trades careers; and a positive vision of the future; and WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145 has sought to achieve successful results for Philadelphia and surrounding areas in a cooperative spirit with other organizations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA, Does hereby recognize the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145 and its many dedicated volunteers for its steadfast work on behalf and support of women in construction, and do proudly proclaim the week of March 4-10, 2019 as "Women in Construction Week", and encourage our citizens to congratulate the organization on its many accomplishments. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) as sincere respect and admiration of this legislative body. ..End Introduced By: The Women of Council Maria Quinones Sanchez Councilwoman, 7th District Jannie Blackwell Cindy Bass Councilwoman, 3rd District Councilwoman, 8th District Blondell Reynolds Brown Cherelle Parker Councilwoman, At-Large Councilwoman, 9th District Helen Gym Councilwoman, At-Large