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Resolution 230072

Honoring the Woodford Tennis Club for being the oldest Black-owned tennis club in the country.

Introduced Feb 2, 2023CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember BassCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember VaughnCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember OhCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember Phillips

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  1. “Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Resolution No. 230072 be withdrawn. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Bass · Stated Meeting, March 2, 2023 · Mar 2, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 230072 be withdrawn.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

Status timeline

  1. Feb 2, 2023Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 2, 2023WITHDRAWN · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Honoring the Woodford Tennis Club for being the 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, Established in 1958, Woodford Tennis Club, was formed during the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement by a select group of working class men and women who chose not to wait for inclusion, but instead, to create their own space; and WHEREAS, The Woodford Tennis Club continues to foster safe spaces for the sport, uniting people of all ages who play tennis; and WHEREAS, Based in Germantown, the Woodford Tennis Clubs network of friends and business associates come together to create and support community programs that champion health, academic and entrepreneurial ideals; and WHEREAS, Woodford encourages positive social interaction hosting annual tournament competitions, clinics for all skill levels, individual and group lessons, youth summer camp and jazz brunches; 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 Woodford Tennis Club for being the oldest Black-owned tennis club in the Country. ..End