City of Philadelphia - File #: 050755

• File #: 050755
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: ADOPTED
• File created: 9/15/2005
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Final action: 9/15/2005
• Title: Honoring Aaron McKie for all his contributions to the 76ers, and to the City of Philadelphia, and wishing him many more years of success in future endeavors.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Kenney, Councilmember Kenney, Councilmember Miller, Councilmember Miller, Councilmember Rizzo, Councilmember Rizzo, Councilmember Goode, Councilmember Goode, Councilmember DiCicco, Councilmember DiCicco, Councilmember Reynolds Brown, Councilmember Reynolds Brown, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Mariano, Councilmember Mariano, Council President Verna, Council President Verna, Councilmember Krajewski, Councilmember Ramos, Councilmember Ramos, Councilmember Nutter, Councilmember Nutter, Councilmember Tasco, Councilmember Tasco, Councilmember Clarke, Councilmember Kelly, Councilmember Blackwell, Councilmember Blackwell

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
9/15/2005	0	CITY COUNCIL	ADOPTED
9/15/2005	0	CITY COUNCIL	ADOPTED
9/15/2005	0	CITY COUNCIL	READ
9/15/2005	0	CITY COUNCIL	READ
9/15/2005	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced	Pass
9/15/2005	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced	Pass

Title

Honoring Aaron McKie for all his contributions to the 76ers, and to the City of Philadelphia, and wishing him many more years of success in future endeavors.

Body

WHEREAS, Aaron was born and raised in Philadelphia and attended Simon Gratz High School, where in his senior year led the team to a Public League Championship and a 26-4 record; and

WHEREAS, Aaron attended Temple University where he was awarded many honors including being named Associated Press Honorable Mention All America, First Team All Atlantic 10, the A-10 All-Tournament Team, and also tied for sixth for Temple University's all-time scoring record; and

WHEREAS, Aaron was a first round draft pick for the Portland Trail Blazers in 1994; and

WHEREAS, In 1997 he returned to Philadelphia and began a seven year career as a Sixer; and

WHEREAS, During his seven seasons on the Sixers Aaron received the NBA's Sixth Man Award in the 2000-01 season, and also was a factor in the teams quest to win an NBA Championship that same year; and

WHEREAS, Aaron has donated much time and money into Philadelphia communities, and has served this City well both on and off the court; and

WHEREAS, That we as a body thank Aaron for all that he has done, and also wish him and his family good luck and farewell; now therefore

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby honor Aaron McKie for all his contributions to the 76ers, and to the City of Philadelphia.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Aaron McKie, further evidencing the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.

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