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File #: 250921    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: ADOPTED
File created: 10/23/2025 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 10/23/2025
Title: Honoring the life and legacy of Kada Scott, a beacon of light and love in Philadelphia, remembered for her faith, kindness, and the countless lives she touched.
Sponsors: Councilmember Phillips, Council President Johnson, Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Young
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Honoring the life and legacy of Kada Scott, a beacon of light and love in Philadelphia, remembered for her faith, kindness, and the countless lives she touched.

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WHEREAS, Kada Scott was a proud daughter of Philadelphia, known for her joyful personality, entrepreneurial drive, and unwavering love for her family and community; and

WHEREAS, Kada was educated in the City of Philadelphia and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Liberal Arts and Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State); and

WHEREAS, While pursuing her studies, Kada exemplified remarkable leadership and ambition-founding and operating K$ Beauty Facial Spa in Mt. Airy at just nineteen years old, demonstrating her vision, determination, and commitment to empowering others through beauty, self-care, and entrepreneurship; and

WHEREAS, Kada's family and friends remember her as a caring, joyful, and determined young woman-a caring and laid-back person who didn't have enemies, and someone who never let anything stop her from doing what she truly wanted to do; her loved ones encourage all to remember her name, remember her smile, and remember what she lived for; and

WHEREAS, Her aunt lovingly recalls that Kada had the brightest smile and the most beautiful dimples-you just couldn't say no to that face. Her sweetness and soft voice could melt anyone's heart, leaving an imprint of love and warmth wherever she went; and

WHEREAS, Kada was a natural storyteller whose creativity and curiosity shone through everything she did-she loved to vlog family gatherings, capturing joy in everyday moments, and often took thoughtful notes about her loved ones so she could gift them something that truly reflected who they were; and

WHEREAS, Kada was known for her gift of encouragement and her ability to speak life into others, often sharing positive affirmations and reminding those around her of their worth and potential; and

WHEREAS, Her godmother described her as wise be...

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