Pennsylvania SR 120: A Resolution recognizing the week of May 6 through 14, 2017, as "National Women Build Week" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 908
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 120
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY KANE, KEARNEY, A. WILLIAMS, CAPPELLETTI, HAYWOOD,
MARTIN, SANTARSIERO, TARTAGLIONE AND COSTA, JUNE 6, 2025
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, JUNE 6, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Designating June 10, 2025, as "Delco Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Each year on June 10, the residents of Delaware
County come together to celebrate the beloved community known as
"Delco" and to raise money for a local charity; and
WHEREAS, The true spirit of Delco residents is shown through
their resilience, compassion and ability to be united together
in the cause for common good; and
WHEREAS, The Delco Live Podcast created and hosts "Delco Day"
annually at a Delaware County business to help raise money for
neighbors and residents in need; and
WHEREAS, "Delco Day" uses all proceeds to support a chosen
charitable organization each year; and
WHEREAS, This year's event will raise money to support the
HEADstrong Foundation, an organization that works to improve the
quality of life for cancer patients and their families; and
WHEREAS, The HEADstrong Foundation purchased a home in
Swarthmore Borough and fully renovated the home to serve
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families affected by cancer on or after December 11, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The house is known as "Nick's House," after the
owner's son who passed away from cancer; and
WHEREAS, The house offers 2,555 complimentary nights of
comfort, support and respite annually for families displaced to
the Greater Philadelphia Region while seeking comprehensive
cancer care and potentially lifesaving clinical trials; and
WHEREAS, Famous Delco residents include:
(1) Ruth L. Bennett - Civic and Civil Rights Leader -
Ruth L. Bennett moved to the City of Chester in 1914. She was
a legendary civic and civil rights leader until her passing
in 1947. She served as the President of the Chester
Improvement Club. Ms. Bennett opened the Bennett House in the
City of Chester to provide housing and care to women and
girls that migrated to Chester from the South. Ms. Bennett
also started the Wilson Nursery to care for babies and
children in the City of Chester. Today, the Chester Housing
Authority's Ruth L. Bennett Homes honors their namesake's
passion and dedication to the community by continuing to
provide affordable housing to City of Chester residents.
(2) Fran Brill - Puppeteer, Actress - A puppeteer and
actress, Fran Brill was born in Chester. Best known for her
role on "Sesame Street," she created the characters Zoe,
Little Bird, Betty Lou and Prairie Dawn, and she even won an
Emmy Award for her work. She graduated from the Boston
University College of Fine Arts and debuted on Broadway in
1969. Ms. Brill went on to act in television shows like, "Law
and Order," "The West Wing" and "All My Children" to name a
few. She retired from "Sesame Street" and puppeteering in
2014.
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(3) Tyreke Evans - Professional Basketball Player -
Tyreke Evans was born and raised in the City of Chester and
played basketball at American Christian Academy in Aston,
Pennsylvania. He was the MVP of the McDonald's High School
All American Game and a First Team Parade All American as a
high school student athlete. He played college basketball at
The University of Memphis where he earned numerous awards and
accolades. Tyreke played professional basketball for the
Sacramento Kings and won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in
the 2009-2010 NBA season. He then went on to play for the New
Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers.
(4) Tina Fey - Comedian, Actress, Writer, Playwright,
and Producer - Tina Fey is an Upper Darby native and graduate
of Upper Darby High School. Ms. Fey starred on "Saturday
Night Live" (SNL) and was the show's co-host of the Weekend
Update sketch. She also served as the first female head
writer for SNL. Ms. Fey starred in the comedy sitcom, "30
Rock" and in numerous movies. Ms. Fey has won numerous
accolades and honors including Emmy Awards, Golden Globe
Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Writers Guild Awards, and
Producers Guild Awards. In 2019, The Guardian News proclaimed
Tina Fey as the Best Comedian of the 21st Century.
(5) Thomas Garrett - Abolitionist - Thomas Garrett was
born in Upper Darby in 1789. A member of a Quaker family, he
was raised an abolitionist and became especially devoted when
a servant was kidnapped and attempted to be sold as a slave.
Working out of Wilmington, Delaware, Mr. Garrett became a
prosperous business owner, but more importantly, was the
station master for the last stop of the Underground Railroad.
Even under stress from heavy fines, he continued his work up
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until the abolishment of slavery after the Civil War and is
credited for assist