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Resolution 220227

Honoring and congratulating the Independence Blue Cross Foundation on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary.

Introduced Mar 10, 2022CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ParkerCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember Thomas

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  1. “Good morning. My name is Reverend Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake and I have the privilege of serving as the President of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Good morning, Council President Clarke and all members of Philadelphia City Council. And I'm also Vice President of Community Affairs for Independence Blue Cross. I am elated and delighted to support the passage of Resolution 220227, which honors and congratulates…”

    Reverend Dr. Marshall-Blake · Stated Meeting, March 17, 2022 · Mar 17, 2022 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 220227.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, March 17, 2022 · Mar 17, 2022 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 10, 2022Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 17, 2022ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Honoring and congratulating the Independence Blue Cross Foundation on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary. ..Body WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Philadelphia takes great pleasure in recognizing organizations that contribute to the benefit of their communities and ultimately all citizens of this region; and WHEREAS, The Independence Blue Cross Foundation is a leading investor in health equity; and WHEREAS, The Foundation has awarded more than $55 million since 2011 to improve the health and wellbeing of underserved communities across Southeastern Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, The Foundation's collaborative efforts with over 230 organizations have impacted more than 300,000 lives; and WHEREAS, The Foundation believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be healthy and well; and WHEREAS, The Foundation's Institute for Health Equity will enable individuals to achieve their full health and wellbeing potential; and WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia is committed to the Independence Blue Cross Foundation's mission; and WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Philadelphia salutes the tireless efforts of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation to advance health equity for all; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Does hereby honor and congratulate the Independence Blue Cross Foundation on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Independence Blue Cross Foundation in recognition of the sincere sentiment of this legislative body. ..End