City of Philadelphia - File #: 250666

• File #: 250666
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: IN COUNCIL
• File created: 6/12/2025
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Title: Honoring the life and legacy of Traci Noel Powell and celebrating her boundless spirit, tireless work, and profound impact on the lives of countless others
• Sponsors: Councilmember Bass, Council President Johnson, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Young

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Honoring the life and legacy of Traci Noel Powell and celebrating her boundless spirit, tireless work, and profound impact on the lives of countless others

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WHEREAS, Traci Noel Powell, born on December 24, 1980, to Andrea and William Powell Sr., arrived in this world as an early Christmas present who would bring the light, love, and joy of the season into every day of her extraordinary life; and

WHEREAS, Traci was nurtured and educated within the Philadelphia school systems, distinguishing herself early on as a bright scholar at The George Washington Carver High School for Engineering and Science, where she undertook Advanced Placement courses with academic curiosity and excellence, before continuing her studies at Drexel University with a major in Chemical Engineering; and

WHEREAS, Traci discovered her passion and purpose in the world of real estate, joining the family business at just 19 years old and, by 2003, becoming a licensed REALTOR, holding her loan originator license for over a decade, and ultimately launching her own successful brokerage firm in 2024, celebrating its grand opening just steps away from her childhood home with a joyful ribbon cutting at Fun Fest 2024; and

WHEREAS, Traci tirelessly served her community, helping hundreds of families find their dream homes, build generational wealth, and invest in their futures, all while advancing the values of financial empowerment and homeownership-particularly in Black communities-through public forums, mentorship, and her voice on the Black Wealth Project Podcast; and

WHEREAS, Traci was a respected industry leader and visionary who held key roles such as Vice President of Mosaic Brokerage Group and Director of Residential Sales, while receiving accolades that placed her among the top 4% of buyer agents and top 15% of sellers nationwide, including the prestigious "40 Under 40" award and a celebrated appearance on HGTV's House Hunters; and

WHEREAS, Traci's commitment to service extended ...