City of Philadelphia - File #: 250409

• File #: 250409
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: ADOPTED
• File created: 4/24/2025
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Final action: 4/24/2025
• Title: Recognizing Monique Moore Pryor's vision, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the Free Library Foundation of Philadelphia and ensuring that the Free Library of Philadelphia remains a beacon of hope, education, and opportunity for all Philadelphians.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Bass, Council President Johnson, Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Young

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
4/24/2025	0	CITY COUNCIL	ADOPTED
4/24/2025	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Title
Recognizing Monique Moore Pryor's vision, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the Free Library Foundation of Philadelphia and ensuring that the Free Library of Philadelphia remains a beacon of hope, education, and opportunity for all Philadelphians.

Body
WHEREAS, The Free Library of Philadelphia has been a cornerstone of knowledge, literacy, and community engagement in Philadelphia, providing access to an extensive collection of books, digital resources, and innovative programs that serve individuals of all ages; and

WHEREAS, In August 2023, Monique Moore Pryor assumed the historic role as the first Executive Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, bringing with her a wealth of experience in philanthropy, higher education, and law; and

WHEREAS, Monique Moore Pryor, Esq., a proud native of Philadelphia, recognizes the profound impact that the Free Library of Philadelphia has had on her own life, fostering a love for learning and opening doors to countless opportunities through the simple yet powerful gift of a library card; and

WHEREAS, Under her leadership, the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation has continued to enhance the library's mission by offering groundbreaking programs, including workforce development initiatives, youth literacy programs, digital literacy training, and the highly acclaimed Culinary Literacy Center, which bridges cultures and communities through food and education; and

WHEREAS, The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation plays a vital role in supporting and enhancing the programs, services, and resources provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia, ensuring that it remains a beacon of knowledge, literacy, and community engagement; and

WHEREAS, Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is dedicated to securing financial support, fostering community partnerships, and developing innovative initiatives that expand access to education, digital resources, and workforce development programs for individua...