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Proclaiming the weeks of October 25, 2013 through November 2, 2013 as State of Young
Philly Week, and honoring Young Involved Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, Young Involved Philadelphia has been working for over ten years to increase civic engagement among young Philadelphians and facilitate reforms for a better Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, From October 25, 2013 through November 2, 2013, Young Involved Philadelphia will host its fourth annual State of Young Philly - a series of events involving over fifty participating organizations; and
WHEREAS, The 4th Annual State of Young Philly will leverage the voice of young Philadelphia by bringing together hundreds of young professionals and key City leaders to discuss how to build a better future for Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, during the State of Young Philly Week, active and invested Philadelphians will participate in a Civic Engagement Fair; Lightning Talks on Politics, Policy, and Beer; a Welcome to Philly Happy Hour; and a Civic Engagement (Un)Conference; and
WHEREAS, The 4th Annual State of Young Philly will:
ENGAGE - Young Philadelphians will have an opportunity to engage with their peers, organizational leaders, and government representatives and be exposed to innovative approaches;
CONNECT - Young Philadelphians will connect with other young leaders and organizations in the City;
REPRESENT - Young Philadelphians will share feedback on current practices and help discuss key ideas for building a better future for the City and City of Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, As part of its ongoing effort to engage, connect, and represent young Philadelphians, Young Involved Philadelphia will organize future activities and events aimed at putting the agenda into action; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That it declares the weeks of October 25, 2013 and November 2, 2013 State of Young Philly Week in Philadelphia, encourages young Philadelphians to participate in the series of scheduled events, and commends Young Involved Philadelphia for over ten years of dedication to increasing civic engagement among young Philadelphians.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to representatives of Young Involved Philadelphia as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.
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