City of Philadelphia - File #: 080220

• File #: 080220
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: ADOPTED
• File created: 2/28/2008
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Final action: 2/28/2008
• Title: Honoring and recognizing the great works and commitment of ArchBishop Desmond Tutu, a Champion of oppressed people Worldwide, a Forefather of the Liberation of South Africa and the banishing of Apartheid and the recipient of the Noble Peace Prize, the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism and the Magubela Prize.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Reynolds Brown, Councilmember Miller, Councilmember Blackwell, Councilmember Tasco, Councilmember Greenlee, Councilmember DiCicco, Councilmember Kenney, Council President Verna, Councilmember Sanchez

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
2/28/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	ADOPTED
2/28/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	ADOPTED
2/28/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	READ
2/28/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	READ
2/28/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced	Pass
2/28/2008	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced	Pass

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Honoring and recognizing the great works and commitment of ArchBishop Desmond Tutu, a Champion of oppressed people Worldwide, a Forefather of the Liberation of South Africa and the banishing of Apartheid and the recipient of the Noble Peace Prize, the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism and the Magubela Prize.

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WHEREAS, The Institute of Violence Research and Prevention of St. Joseph's University, recognizes the contributions ArchBishop Desmond Tutu has made through the years with his tireless efforts in fighting oppression; and

WHEREAS, ArchBishop Desmond Tutu continues to be a force of change in the face of rigid opposition; and

WHEREAS, ArchBishop Desmond Tutu embodies the highest character and moral fiber of any man who has dedicated his life to the service of his God and his fellow man; now therefore

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That the most honorable ArchBishop Desmond Tutu be here after recognized as the favored adopted son of Philadelphia's 4^th City Council District.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to ArchBishop Desmond Tutu as evidence of the sincere acknowledgement and recognition of this legislative body.

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