Resolution 250853
Renaming 1900 Block of South 20th Street “Dr. Beverly Wylie Way” in honor of Reverend Dr. Beverly Wylie, in recognition of her steadfast commitment to her church and dedicated service to the South Philadelphia community.
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“We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. Would the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 250853.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 16, 2025 · Oct 16, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson 10/16/25 - STATED - 2ND READING for a motion regarding Resolution No. 250853.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 16, 2025 · Oct 16, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 250853 be adopted. All those in favor, the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 16, 2025 · Oct 16, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 9, 2025Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 16, 2025ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Renaming 1900 Block of South 20th Street "Dr. Beverly Wylie Way" in honor of Reverend Dr. Beverly Wylie, in recognition of her steadfast commitment to her church and dedicated service to the South Philadelphia community. ..Body WHEREAS, Reverand Dr. Beverly Wylie was born on November 18, 1956, and raised in the heart of South Philadelphia, where she graduated from South Philadelphia High School and furthered her education at Community College of Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, She was an active member in her church, where she wore multiple hats; she sang in the Young Adult Choir, served as a church decorator, and participated in numerous ministries. She was ordained as Reverend in June 2017, taking on the roles of both the ministerial staff and facilitator of the Women's Fellowship; and WHEREAS, She later founded a ministry called "Blessed to Be a Blessing," dedicated to uplifting the community through connection - they hosted skating parties, holiday movie trips, Christmas toy giveaways and backpack giveaways, touching families across generations in South Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Wylie was a champion of education, enacting the Mary Wylie Scholarship Fund, which ensured that at least one deserving child receives financial support each year to advance their academic pursuits; and WHEREAS, She eventually wrote a book titled "Reasons Why Women Suffer in Silence," aimed to encourage women across many walks of life to never give up; and WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Beverly Wylie lived a life of service to God and others through her faith, commitment, encouragement, and unwavering love, and will be honored forever on the 1900 Block of South Street; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby renames the 1900 Block of 20th South Street "Dr. Beverly Wylie Way" in honor of Reverend Dr. Beverly Wylie, in recognition of her steadfast commitment to her church and dedicated service to the South Philadelphia community. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to the family of Reverend Dr. Beverly Wylie as a formal acknowledgement and appreciation for her legacy in South Philadelphia. ..End