Resolution 230071
Honoring the Philadelphia Tennis Club for being the second oldest Black-owned tennis club in the Country.
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“The ayes have it. The motion carries. Resolution 230040 has been withdrawn. Mr. Decker, read the title of Resolution No. 230071.”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, March 2, 2023 · Mar 2, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Resolution No. 230071 be withdrawn. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilwoman Bass · Stated Meeting, March 2, 2023 · Mar 2, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that Resolution No. 230071 be withdrawn. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, March 2, 2023 · Mar 2, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it. The motion carries. Resolution No. 230071 has been withdrawn. Mr. Decker, 230072.”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, March 2, 2023 · Mar 2, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Feb 2, 2023Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 2, 2023WITHDRAWN · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Honoring the Philadelphia Tennis Club for being the second oldest Black-owned tennis club in the Country. ..Body WHEREAS, The City Council of Philadelphia takes great pleasure in recognizing organizations that, contribute in a meaningful way to diversity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of their communities throughout the City of Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1959, the Philadelphia Tennis Club is the second oldest Black-owned tennis club in the nation and a hub for community recreation and fellowship; and WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Tennis Club is a member of the American Tennis Association, United States Tennis Association, and the Penn Area Neighborhood Association; and WHEREAS, Based in Germantown, the Philadelphia Tennis Club also provides tennis instruction to aid players in enjoying the sport and continuing "the quest for grassroots tennis participation"; and WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Tennis hosts recurring social events including mixed double tennis matches, Friday night lights, ladies' social play night, and men's social play night; and WHEREAS, In all that they do, they contribute greatly to our community and the City of Philadelphia. Such organizations are integral to the functioning and wholesomeness of our City. Consequently, their services are highly indispensable; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Honors the Philadelphia Tennis Club for being the second oldest Black-owned tennis club in the country. ..End