Resolution 250823
Renaming the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street “Margaret E. Wallace Way” to honor Margaret “Mom” Wallace for her lifelong dedication and service to the South Philadelphia community.
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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. 250823.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 9, 2025 · Oct 9, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“The Chair recognizes Councilmember Bass for a motion regarding Resolution No. 250823.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 9, 2025 · Oct 9, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 250823 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 9, 2025 · Oct 9, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Sep 25, 2025Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 9, 2025ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Renaming the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street "Margaret E. Wallace Way" to honor Margaret "Mom" Wallace for her lifelong dedication and service to the South Philadelphia community. ..Body WHEREAS, Margaret Ellen Wallace was born on December 17, 1944, in South Philadelphia, where she became affectionately known as "Mom Wallace" for her warm presence and generous heart; and WHEREAS, She received her education in Philadelphia's Public School System, graduated from Bok Vocational High School in 1962 and enjoyed a successful career with the School District of Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, Shortly after beginning her career, she met Ronald Wallace Sr., with whom she started a family and devoted herself for the rest of her life; and WHEREAS, Outside of work, Mom Wallace centered her life around family and friends, who described her as the epitome of class, elegance, and the life of the party; and WHEREAS, Mom Wallace raised six children Ronald Jr., Reggie, Kevin, Kenneth, Michael, and Denis, she also extended her love beyond her family to many others in South Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, Margaret's family and community will remember for her generosity, and support she provided as a block captain, often giving away hundreds of bookbags to South Philadelphia youth; and WHEREAS, Mom Wallace was a proud grandmother to 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and made every effort to support them; and WHEREAS, In addition to uniting people, Mom Wallace enjoyed parties, concerts, travel, and singing and dancing to her favorite singer, Gladys Knight; and WHEREAS, On September 2, 2023, Margaret "Mom" Wallace passed away, surrounded by her beloved family; and WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Mom Wallace left a legacy of love, family, and faith in South Philadelphia, touching countless lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby renames the 1600 block of Ellsworth "Margaret E. Wallace Way" to honor Margaret "Mom" Wallace for her lifelong dedication and service to the South Philadelphia community. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to the family of Margaret Wallace as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. ..end