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File #: 130278    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: ADOPTED
File created: 4/11/2013 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 4/11/2013
Title: Calling on the City Council of Philadelphia to recognize nine-year old Ravin McDowell for her humility and unselfish nature as she exemplifies and demonstrates the powerful, positive impact even the smallest of us can have on our surroundings.
Sponsors: Councilmember Blackwell, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Goode, Councilmember Reynolds Brown, Councilmember Oh, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Tasco, Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez, Councilmember Kenney, Councilmember Bass, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Greenlee, Councilmember Henon
Attachments: 1. Signature13027800.pdf
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Calling on the City Council of Philadelphia to recognize nine-year old Ravin McDowell for her humility and unselfish nature as she exemplifies and demonstrates the powerful, positive impact even the smallest of us can have on our surroundings.
 
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WHEREAS, Ravin McDowell is a third-grader at Ad Prima Charter School where she succeeds with her studies; and
 
WHEREAS, Ravin loves music, playing the piano and being active, which is evident as she is a student of Ozzie Wright's Taekwondo School in West Philadelphia; and
 
WHEREAS, For her most recent birthday, Ravin put forth the idea - instead of receiving gifts, she would collect them and give them to others; and
 
WHEREAS, Ravin bequeathed her gifts to the caregivers of babies born to incarcerated mothers; and
 
WHEREAS, Ravin's humility and unselfishness inspired her family, friends, peers and neighbors to assist with her mission; and
 
WHEREAS, As a result of Ravin's efforts, a significant amount of items were gathered and given to multiple organizations who assist those in need; and
 
WHEREAS, Ravin believes it is up to all of us to give to, “Give to others that may need things”; and
 
WHEREAS, Ravin has made her entire family proud of her and has inspired her neighborhood; and
 
WHEREAS, Ravin's actions demonstrate how a small heart can have a huge impact; now therefore, be it
 
RESOLVED, BY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby recognize nine-year old Ravin McDowell for her humility and unselfish nature as she exemplifies and demonstrates the powerful, positive impact even the smallest of us can have on our surroundings.
 
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Ravin McDowell as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.
 
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