Resolution 200693
Also naming the 3200 block of Reed Street “Irene Russell Way” to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Irene Russell and her dedication to the Grays Ferry neighborhood.
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“Resolution No. Stated Meeting December 10, 2020 200679, entitled a "Resolution recognizing, congratulating, and honoring State Representative Joanna McClinton (191st State House District) on being elected by her peers to serve as the Democratic Caucus Leader, making her the House Minority Leader, as well as the first woman of any race or ethnicity to serve in this capacity in the General Assembly"; and Resolution No.…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 10, 2020 · Dec 10, 2020 · official transcript, this passage
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- Dec 3, 2020Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 10, 2020ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Also naming the 3200 block of Reed Street "Irene Russell Way" to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Irene Russell and her dedication to the Grays Ferry neighborhood. ..Body WHEREAS, Irene Russell grew up in the Grays Ferry neighborhood and attended Philadelphia public schools, where she excelled in her studies; and WHEREAS, Ms. Russell wrote poetry throughout her life, and became known for her recitals at funerals, weddings, and church and community affairs. She has been called the "Maya Angelou" of Grays Ferry; and WHEREAS, Ms. Russell has worked with numerous community organizations since she was a teen. She is most well known for her leadership as the president of The Friends of Stinger Square; and WHEREAS, Ms. Russell had an ambitious vision for what could happen in Stinger Square so, in 2000, she joined Philadelphia Green, a neighborhood greening program by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; and WHEREAS, Ms. Russell has also succeeded in establishing broadly appealing and popular programming at Stinger Square. She has hosted live concerts in the park, organized The Grays Ferry Old Timers Reunion, and hosted other activities that have made the park a welcome and enjoyable place for the entire community. She has also showcased and honored the people and groups who serve the Grays Ferry community, including firefighters, veterans, crossing guards, and others; and WHEREAS, Russell's dedication to her neighborhood and all its residents has helped to create a sense of community in Grays Ferry. For that, she is an everyday heroine deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Also names the 3200 block of Reed Street "Irene Russell Way" to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Irene Russell and her dedication to the Grays Ferry neighborhood. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Irene Russell as evidence of the admiration and respect of this body. ..End