City of Philadelphia - File #: 080773

• File #: 080773
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: ADOPTED
• File created: 10/16/2008
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Final action: 10/16/2008
• Title: Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating Dyana Williams - For her exceptional talents and her constant force in the entertainment industry for over three decades.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Miller, Councilmember Goode, Councilmember Reynolds Brown, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Tasco, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Kenney, Council President Verna, Councilmember Sanchez, Councilmember Clarke, Councilmember Krajewski, Councilmember Rizzo, Councilmember Blackwell, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Greenlee, Councilmember DiCicco

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/16/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	ADOPTED
10/16/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	READ
10/16/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced	Pass

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Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating  Dyana Williams – For her exceptional talents and her constant force in the entertainment industry for over three decades.

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WHEREAS, Dyana Williams’ career exceeds limitations and she remains a constant force in the entertainment industry for over three decades; and

WHEREAS, Williams showcased her talents in broadcasting, print journalism and community activism; and

WHEREAS, Williams career was never limited, she was involved in television producing, reporting, media coaching and lecturing; and

WHEREAS, Currently, Williams hosts “Soulful Sunday,” a weekly show broadcast via Radio One adult contemporary station, WRNB-FM, which won the “Achievement in Radio Award for Best Weekend Show” in Philadelphia for 2006; and

WHEREAS, Each Sunday, noon to 5 P.M., she can be found at 107.9 on the FM dial, weaving vintage sounds from Motown to Stax to the Sound of Philadelphia… and every classic artist in between; and

WHEREAS, In 1991, Williams cofounded the International Association of African-American Music; and

WHEREAS, In her role as music activist, Dyana was invited to the White House during the Jimmy Carter and Clinton administrations; and

WHEREAS, Williams was even recognized by President George W. Bush for her work in the music industry during Black Music Month, 2007 at the White House; and

WHEREAS, Williams is proud to be the parent of three dynamic children Caliph, Salahdeen, and Princess Idia Gamble, and Junior who from love, nurturing and extended family completes her family; and

WHEREAS, Dyana Williams was named “The Ambassador of African-American Music” by American Express’ Departures Magazine, and the first African-American woman to join an on-air team in rock radio at WRZX-FM.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That City Council Hereby Recognize, Honor, And Celebrate Dyana Williams – For her exceptional talents and her constant force in the entertainment industry for over three decades.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Dyana Williams as further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body.

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