Resolution 250749
Repealing Resolution No. 250587 (adopted May 29, 2025) which also named Jefferson Street between Broad Street and 13th Street as “Donald ‘Ducky’ Birts Way.”
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“The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please 9/18/25 - STATED - 2ND READING read the title of Resolution No. 250749.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2025 · Sep 18, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“The Chair recognizes Councilmember Young for a motion regarding Resolution No. 250749.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2025 · Sep 18, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 250749 be adopted. 9/18/25 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2025 · Sep 18, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Sep 11, 2025Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 18, 2025ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Repealing Resolution No. 250587 (adopted May 29, 2025) which also named Jefferson Street between Broad Street and 13th Street as "Donald 'Ducky' Birts Way." ..Body WHEREAS, Resolution No. 250587 misstated and left out pertinent information regarding the life and legacy of Donald 'Ducky' Birts; and WHEREAS, A new Resolution will be introduced today to rename Jefferson Street between Broad Street and 13th Street as "Donald 'Ducky' Birts Way."; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That Resolution No. 250587 is repealed in its entirety ..End