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Resolution 210460

Calling on the City of Philadelphia to include the flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the display of international flags along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Introduced May 13, 2021CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember OhCouncilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember Squilla

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  1. “Good morning. My 00:44:46 name is Leyla Salehli-Horgan. I'm here today in support of Resolution 210460 calling on the City of Philadelphia to include the flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the display of 00:44:59 international flags along Benjamin Franklin Parkway. And, again, thank you to Councilmembers Oh, Bass, Brooks, Domb, Green, and Squilla for including our ethnic minority group into Philadelphia's 00:45:14…”

    Ms. Salehli · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2021 · May 20, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Good morning, Councilmembers. My name is Sabir 00:48:01 Abdullayev. I want to thank you for looking at the Resolution 210460 to raise the Azerbaijani flag on the Parkway. My family came here in 1999. I have two brothers. They are younger than 00:48:22 me, and my parents who are older, and we came here from -- we came from Azerbaijan, and I was born in Baku, a region. I lived there until I was eight. When we came here…”

    Mr. Abdullayev · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2021 · May 20, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Yes. Good morning. My name is Tomris Azeri. Good morning, Mr. Council President, and thank you very 00:50:53 much for the opportunity to address you. Our profound gratitude to all the members of the Council who are serving our city with distinction. We are grateful to each and every one of you. 00:51:08 I'm in support for Resolution 210460 to include the flag of Azerbaijan in the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. I am Presi…”

    Ms. Azeri · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2021 · May 20, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “The 01:07:48 ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210460.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2021 · May 20, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 13, 2021Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
  2. May 20, 2021ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Calling on the City of Philadelphia to include the flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the display of international flags along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. ..Body WHEREAS, The iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway - modeled from the Champs-�lys�es in Paris - recently celebrated its 100th birthday in 2018; and WHEREAS, The mile-long strip is home to Philadelphia's most renowned public parks, museums, and cultural centers; and WHEREAS, Tourists from around the world visit the Parkway and the accompanying powerhouse of cultural attractions each year; and WHEREAS, In 1976 - as part of the bicentennial celebration - the City of Philadelphia installed ninety international flags alongside the Parkway; and WHEREAS, In 2010, nineteen additional nations - Angola, Bangladesh, Belarus, Botswana, Bulgaria, Cambodia, El Salvador, Fiji, Georgia, Indonesia, Kuwait, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, St. Kitts & Nevis, Senegal, Tanzania, and Trinidad and Tobago - were recognized and added to the "Flags of Nations" display; and WHEREAS, The flag raisings were a point of pride for the various immigrant communities that call Philadelphia home; and WHEREAS, Some nations, however, remained omitted from the display and continue to appeal for their inclusion. Among them includes the Republic of Azerbaijan; and WHEREAS, Azerbaijan is a diplomatic and economic partner of the United States with a growing number of immigrants residing in the Philadelphia region; and WHEREAS, The Office of City Representative - responsible for the display of flags - should update the Parkway display to include the flag of Azerbaijan in recognition of the proud and vibrant Azerbaijani American community in Philadelphia; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That it herby calls on the City of Philadelphia to include the flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the display of international flags along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. ..End