Recognizing and honoring prominent public servants during Hispanic Heritage Month, who contribute to the health and economic wellness of Philadelphians.
.WHEREAS, The health and wealth of Philadelphia should be reflected in the quality of life of all of its citizens. The individuals honored by this legislative body strive to create a City and a society in which the needs of the body have been fulfilled and addressed; and
WHEREAS, These individuals ask not how much, but how good, their services and actions can serve the people. Their work seeks to increase quality of life, raising the health and economic wellness of Philadelphians through what they do; and
WHEREAS, Philadelphia is a City of great promise and challenge, in which some of us may enjoy good lives, but far too many remain trapped by poverty and inequality; and
WHEREAS, We honor Alba Martinez, who leads the charge in changing the ways we shape commerce in our City. Martinez has developed the Grow Philly Strategic Roadmap, aimed at streamlining business processes, driving inclusive growth, revitalizing commercial corridors, and positioning Philadelphia as a global business hub with a skilled, performance-driven workforce; and
WHEREAS, Her nonprofit and government work include leading the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, where she introduced a results-driven funding model, and as Philadelphia's Commissioner of Human Services, where she reduced the number of children in foster care by 50%, while DHS also began allocating $100 million of investment into the creation of a prevention system. At Congreso de Latinos Unidos, she launched Pennsylvania's first Latina domestic violence program and a carpenters union training initiative; and
WHEREAS, We look to honor Deputy Commissioner Pedro R. Rosario for his promotion to Deputy Commissioner, as the first Latino officer to hold the position in the 226-year history of law enforcement in the City of Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, DC Rosario was sworn ...
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