Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative, the bill 4/11/13 - STATED - 2ND READING passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?
A resolution congratulating the 2013 WNIT Champion Drexel Dragons Women's Basketball Team on a historic year of many individual and team successes, introduced by Councilman Kenney.
I move the adoption of the resolution, Mr. President. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. That resolution is 4/11/13 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold public hearings to investigate revenue enhancement measures that can enable a one percent Real Estate Tax rate for FY2014, introduced by Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. Those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. That resolution is 4/11/13 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted.
And a resolution Recognizing Arnett Woodall For His Courageous and Heroic Act of Saving A Senior Citizen from a Burning Vehicle, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. It's co-sponsored by Councilman Jones and I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a resolution 4/11/13 - STATED - 2ND READING Calling on the City Council of Philadelphia to Recognize Nine-Year-Old Ravin McDowell for her Humility and Unselfish Nature as she Exemplifies and Demonstrates the Powerful, Positive Impact Even the Smallest of us can Have on our Surroundings, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. We're going to also have that co-sponsored by Councilman Jones.
I'm sorry. And I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.) 4/11/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
And a resolution proclaiming the week of April 19, 2013 to April 28, 2013 as the "Third Annual Philly Tech Week Presented By AT&T"; and again honoring the broad Philadelphia technology community, introduced by Councilwoman Sanchez for Councilman Green.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.) 4/11/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
And a resolution recognizing April 2013 as Autism Awareness Month in honor of individuals living with autism, their families and those working to improve the quality of life for the entire autism community, introduced by Councilman O'Brien.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
4/11/13 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it. That resolution is also adopted.
And a resolution recognizing June 26th as Jerry Pinkney Day in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Mr. President, I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. That resolution is adopted. 4/11/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
And a resolution recognizing and supporting the Caribbean American Heritage Foundation of Pennsylvania in hosting the Caribbean Heritage Festival during June 14 through 16, 2013, introduced by Councilman Jones.
For the record, that is also introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a resolution 4/11/13 - STATED - 2ND READING authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to investigate and review the impersonation of City utility workers in the commission of burglaries and other crimes against elderly victims and other Philadelphians, introduced by Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Global 4/11/13 - STATED - 2ND READING Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to investigate the feasibility and economic impact of developing a mixed-use State Harbor along the Delaware River to capitalize on the geographic asset of Philadelphia's waterfront to further promote job growth and quality of life in our city and surrounding counties, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. That was co-introduced by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
4/11/13 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
And a resolution recognizing May 2013 as Blue Star Mothers Month in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. Are there any speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)
Any speeches on the part of the majority? Councilman Green.
Mr. President, I don't have a speech. I apologize for my tardiness. I would just like to be recognized as voting yes on all bills and resolutions.
Okay, Councilman. The record will reflect that, sir.
At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown for a motion to
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
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