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Resolution 240438

Honoring and congratulating the Educator of the Month, William W. Sax, for his dedication to his students at South Philadelphia High School.

Introduced May 9, 2024CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ThomasCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember O'RourkeCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember BassCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember Harrity

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  1. “…Street, Chestnut Street, 11th Street and Ludlow Street, all under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 240438, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Emily Street, 4th Street, Mercy Street, and 5th Street. There are no further from the Committee on Rules, Council President.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 29, 2025 · May 29, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 9, 2024
    Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL

    This Resolution was Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar.

  2. May 9, 2024
    ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

    A motion was made that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

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..Title Honoring and congratulating the Educator of the Month, William W. Sax, for his dedication to his students at South Philadelphia High School. ..Body WHEREAS, William W. Sax is a dedicated educator currently teaching at South Philadelphia High School and serving as the building's union representative; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sax graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with three bachelor's degrees in African-American Studies, Social Studies, and Secondary Education, as well as a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, completing his undergraduate studies in three years and his graduate degree in just one year while also participating in football, wrestling, and track; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating his passion for education and African-American history, Mr. Sax created the only African American museum inside a Philadelphia school district building, paying thousands out of his own pocket to establish this unique educational resource at South Philadelphia High School; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sax has organized and funded numerous events, guest speakers, performers, and learning opportunities during Black History Month celebrations from 2020 to 2024 to enrich students' educational experiences; and WHEREAS, Understanding the value of enriching field trips, Mr. Sax has taken over 5,000 students on educational adventures to Washington D.C., New York City, and other destinations; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sax's unwavering commitment to his students, his profession, and celebrating the achievements of African Americans and people of color has been recognized through the prestigious 2024 Lindback Distinguished Teacher Award; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we honor and congratulate the Educator of the Month, William W. Sax, for his dedication to his students at South Philadelphia High School. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to William Sax as an expression of the sincere respect and admiration of this legislative body. ..End