City of Philadelphia - File #: 190124

• File #: 190124
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: ADOPTED
• File created: 2/21/2019
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Final action: 2/21/2019
• Title: Declaring March 4-10, 2019 as Women in Construction Week in the City of Philadelphia.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez, Councilmember Blackwell, Councilmember Reynolds Brown, Councilmember Gym, Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Parker

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
2/21/2019	0	CITY COUNCIL
2/21/2019	0	CITY COUNCIL

Title

Declaring March 4-10, 2019 as Women in Construction Week in the City of Philadelphia.

Body

WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145 has distinguished itself for 51 years as the voice of women in construction in Philadelphia, PA; and

WHEREAS, The work done by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145 has benefited Philadelphia through community development and educational programs; and

WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145 has unceasingly promoted the employment and advance of women in the construction industry; and

WHEREAS, The construction community, represented by National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145, has been a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and beautification projects; promotion of skilled trades careers; and a positive vision of the future; and

WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145 has sought to achieve successful results for Philadelphia and surrounding areas in a cooperative spirit with other organizations; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the City Council of Philadelphia, Does hereby recognize the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Philadelphia Chapter 145 and its many dedicated volunteers for its steadfast work on behalf and support of women in construction, and do proudly proclaim the week of March 4-10, 2019 as “Women in Construction Week”, and encourage our citizens to congratulate the organization on its many accomplishments.

Further Resolved, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) as sincere respect and admiration of this legislative body.

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Introduced By: The Women of Council

Maria Quinones Sanchez

 Councilwoman, 7^th District

Jannie Blackwell                                                                                    Cindy Bass

Councilwoman, 3^rd District                                          Councilwoman, 8^th District

Blondell Reynolds Brown                                                               Cherelle Parker

 Councilwoman, At-Large                                          Councilwoman, 9^th District

Helen Gym

Councilwoman, At-Large