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Renaming the 6000 Block of Spruce Street "Julia Chinn Way", in honor of the life and work of civic leader Julia Chinn.
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WHEREAS, Julia Chinn was born Julia Funderburk on July 29, 1928 to the late Creal Funderburk and Callie May Jackson Funderburk in Cheraw, South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Following her family's relocation to Philadelphia, Julia was enrolled in the School District of Philadelphia, and graduated from Simon Gratz High School; and
WHEREAS, On August 27, 1955, Julia married the late Elmer B. Chinn, with whom she had three children, Gail, Vincent, and Brett; and
WHEREAS, For more than 60 years, Julia lived in and served her West Philadelphia Community, serving as President of the 18th Police District Neighborhood Advisory Council, President and Founder of the Cobbs Creek Town Watch Community Organization, and President of the Concerned Block Captains for West and Southwest Philadelphia from 1991 to 2017; and
WHEREAS, Julia also served as an active board member of the Mercy Hospital Board of Governors, and director of the Cobbs Creek Recreational Center Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Chinn dedicated much of her time to being a civic leader as well, serving as a Democratic Committee Woman in the 3rd Ward, 5th Division for more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, Julia decided to expand her dedication to civic leadership by running for State Representative for the 191st District, showcasing her campaign's dedication to community engagement through the slogan, "sit down with me in Philadelphia, I will stand up for you in Harrisburg"; and
WHEREAS, Her unwavering commitment to supporting her community remained paramount throughout her life, as she sponsored annual Christmas toy giveaways, orchestrated Thanksgiving and Christmas food basket donations, and organized annual summer trips and activities for the children in her neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Was the recipient of several awards in recognition of her dedication to community ...
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