Resolution 210937
Also naming the 5600 block of W. Master Street as “David Fattah Way,” in honor of David Fattah, to commemorate his legacy as the co-founder of the House of Umoja, as well as his community and youth leadership in the City of Philadelphia.
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“Yes, Mr. President. Resolution No. 210934, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2316 through 50 North 11th Street, 1414 North 27th Street, 1426 North 27th Street, 1428 North 27th Street, 1430 and 1432 North 27th Street, 1511, 1513, 1521, 1523, and 1525 North 28th Street, 1009 throug…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 2, 2021 · Dec 2, 2021 · official transcript, this passage
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- Nov 18, 2021Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 2, 2021ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Also naming the 5600 block of W. Master Street as "David Fattah Way," in honor of David Fattah, to commemorate his legacy as the co-founder of the House of Umoja, as well as his community and youth leadership in the City of Philadelphia. ..Body WHEREAS, David Fattah, a Philadelphia native born in 1943, was the founder of the House of Umoja. Founded in 1968, the House of Umoja was created with the goal providing youth mentorship and ending gang violence in Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, David Fattah was well educated, earning a bachelor's degree in Science, two master's degrees in Education, and was a PhD Candidate at North Central University. He was also a recipient of certificates in elementary education, secondary education, and special education; and WHEREAS, David Fattah founded the House of Umoja to serve as a sanctuary for Philadelphia youth involved in gang activity to give them a support system based on family; and WHEREAS, After founding the House of Umoja, Fattah served as its Director of Community Outreach for 50 years. In 1974, he negotiated the Imani Pact between members of several rival gangs in an effort to bring about peace in the City; and WHEREAS, David Fattah worked with the Philadelphia School District's Office of Climate and Safety where he developed programs and conducted crisis intervention for at risk youth, as well as maintain appropriate climate in 15 schools; and WHEREAS, In 2007, the House of Umoja was selected to lead the National Million Father March where Fattah served as Coordinator for the City of Philadelphia. The movement encourages fathers to bring their child to their first day of school; and WHEREAS, David Fattah is an accomplished author. He founded a newspaper and has written a wide variety of literature such as Social Unrest Among Black Youth and Criminal Justice Administration and Crime Prevention; and WHEREAS, David Fattah's dedication to teaching, mentoring, and nurturing over 3,000 young African Americans and his unwavering commitment to the strength and safety of Philadelphia communities should be memorialized; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That the legacy and dedicated service of David Fattah to Philadelphia youth be memorialized and the 5600 block of W. Master Street shall henceforth be known as "David Fattah Way." FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the family of David Fattah, as evidence of the sincere admiration and respect of this legislative body. ..End