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File #: 030796    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Privileged Resolution Status: ENACTED
File created: 11/20/2003 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 11/20/2003
Title: Recognizing Marquese Wilson, a fifteen year old student at Dobbins High School for his courage and act of heroism.
Sponsors: Councilmember Miller, Councilmember Mariano, Councilmember Blackwell, Councilmember Krajewski, Councilmember Tasco, Councilmember Rizzo, Councilmember Clarke, Councilmember DiCicco, Councilmember Ortiz, Councilmember Goode, Councilmember Reynolds Brown, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Nutter
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 03079600.pdf
Title
Recognizing Marquese Wilson, a fifteen year old student at Dobbins High School for his courage and act of heroism.
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WHEREAS, On October 27, 2003, Marquese Wilson without second guessing willingly risked his life by entering a burning house at 3636 North 23rd Street, and
 
WHEREAS, Marquese Wilson successfully rescued an elderly woman from the burning building, and
 
WHEREAS, Marquese Wilson is a young man who demonstrated courage, compassion and concern for human life and human beings, and
 
WHEREAS, Marquese Wilson is recognized as a hero and a role model for all citizens of the city of Philadelphia.
 
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That Marquese Wilson is honored for his heroic action in saving the life of a citizen of the city of Philadelphia.
 
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of the resolution is presented to Marquese Wilson as an expression of recognition, gratitude and sincere appreciation of the legislative body.
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