Resolution 241086
Renaming the 2100 block of Alter Street “Hon. Harold James Way” in honor of Pennsylvania House of Representative Harold James for his exemplary leadership, dedication to public service, and lasting contributions to the people of Philadelphia.
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“The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 241086.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2024 · Dec 5, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 241086 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2024 · Dec 5, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Nov 21, 2024Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 5, 2024ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Renaming the 2100 block of Alter Street "Hon. Harold James Way" in honor of Pennsylvania House of Representative Harold James for his exemplary leadership, dedication to public service, and lasting contributions to the people of Philadelphia. ..Body WHEREAS, State Representative Harold James was born on August 7, 1942, in Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, Representative James served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964; and WHEREAS, After his military service, Representative James served as a Philadelphia Police Officer for 22 years and during this time, he pursued studies in criminal justice at Temple University, earning a certificate in political science, an associate's degree in criminal justice, and, in 1978, a bachelor's degree in sociology; and WHEREAS, Committed to further serving his community, Harold James was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1988, representing the 186th Legislative District; and WHEREAS, During his tenure in the Pennsylvania House Representatives, Representative James advocated for increased education funding, protections for seniors, and criminal justice reform and also served as the co-chair of the Criminal Justice Task Force and the Philadelphia Urban Coalition; and WHEREAS, Representative James served nine consecutive terms from 1988 to 2008, but was unsuccessful in his bid for re-election in 2008; and WHEREAS, Representative James served as the first Chairman of Gaming Oversight Committee; and WHEREAS, After winning a special election for The Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2012, Representative James served in the House until 2013; and WHEREAS, Representative James passed away on April 28, 2022, at the age of 79; and WHEREAS, The work Representative James has done for the citizens of Philadelphia has had a profound and lasting impact on the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADLEPHIA, Hereby renames the 2100 block of Alter Street "Hon. Harold James Way" to honor Representative Harold James for his exemplary leadership, dedication to public service, and lasting contributions to the people of Philadelphia. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to the family of Representative Harold James as a token of the sincere admiration of this legislative body. ..End