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Also naming 7th Street between Bigler Street and the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) as "SEYAA Way" to honor the Southeast Youth Athletic Association.
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WHEREAS, The Southeast Youth Athletic Association (SEYAA) has been a cornerstone of youth sports and recreation in South Philadelphia since its founding in 1993; and
WHEREAS, A self-sufficient non-profit organization that is run by an all-volunteer staff that manages sports programming for over 5000 children annually aged 3 to 17 years old; and
WHEREAS, SEYAA manages everything from Flag Football to Basketball, from T-Ball to soccer. SEYAA has the largest soccer program in South Philadelphia area; and
WHEREAS, Players from SEYAA have not only gone on to play high school and college sports, but also have become professional Basketball players; played on winning Super Bowl teams or have been drafted by Major League Baseball teams; and
WHEREAS, SEYAA's Mission Statement from the beginning was to strive to give every child in the community an opportunity to be involved in sporting activities on a year-round basis- no matter what their skill level; and
WHEREAS, It has always been SEYAA's goal to provide their participants with the best equipment, the best sporting facilities, and the best fields all in one location. The SEYAA fields are very important not only for sports but in the development of each child. By instilling good sportsmanship, discipline, dedication, social skills, listening, learning, and fun. This leads to memories and great childhood experiences as well as helps the children grow into responsible, social, and disciplined adults. Leading to a better community and brighter future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby renames the 2900 block of South 7th Street as "SEYAA Way" to honor the commitment and legacy of The Southeast Youth Athletic Association on the occasion of their 32nd anniversary and their commitment to the betterment of youth s...
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