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File #: 080768    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: ADOPTED
File created: 10/16/2008 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 10/16/2008
Title: Honoring the Polish-American String Band on their 75th Anniversary.
Sponsors: Councilmember Krajewski, Councilmember Krajewski, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Green, Councilmember DiCicco, Councilmember DiCicco, Councilmember Greenlee, Councilmember Greenlee, Councilmember Goode, Councilmember Goode, Councilmember Sanchez, Councilmember Sanchez, Councilmember Kenney, Councilmember Kenney, Councilmember Rizzo, Councilmember Rizzo, Councilmember Tasco, Councilmember Tasco, Councilmember Blackwell, Councilmember Blackwell, Councilmember Miller, Councilmember Miller, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember O'Neill
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 08076800.pdf
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Honoring the Polish-American String Band on their 75th Anniversary.
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WHEREAS, Since it's founding in 1933 the Polish American String Band has been thrilling audiences of all ages in the fine tradition of Philadelphia Mummery with its great music, beautiful costumes and outstanding award winning presentations; and

WHEREAS, Headquartered at their clubhouse at Salmon and Westmoreland Streets in the urban ethnic neighborhood of Port Richmond, the Polish American String Band has upheld the ancestral Slavic heritage it was founded on. Although the membership is no longer exclusively Polish the band is still rich in Old World culture; and

WHEREAS, The more than 90 members, all volunteering their time and talents, live and work throughout the Delaware Valley and are of varied ages, backgrounds and occupations. From bankers and accountants to construction workers and college students all the members share a love for music and entertainment; and

WHEREAS, This love keeps them united and respected as a String Band organization. Active year round in parades, concerts and holiday celebrations the Polish American String Band plays an integral part in Philadelphia Mummery; and

WHEREAS, The Polish American String Band has taken its polka sound and integrated it into the mummer's style of music, making it a constant award winner. With its innovative leadership, members' individual efforts and distinct sound the band has an unequaled Mummers Parade performance record. The Polish American String Band has been a consistent award winner, placing only out of the top ten twice. In it's existence the band has won first prize 11 times and second prize 14 times; and

WHEREAS, The Polish American String Band may be considered a good will ambassador for taking its outstanding performances throughout the United States and abroad. In 1959 the band played a peaceful mission in Havana, Cuba; and

WHEREAS, In 1979 the band was asked to play for Pope John Pa...

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