Naming and designating 60th & Baltimore Park, located at 5961 Baltimore Ave as "Tyrone 'Cakes' Sims Park."

Naming and designating 60th & Baltimore Park, located at 5961 Baltimore Ave as “Tyrone ‘Cakes’ Sims Park.” WHEREAS, Tyrone Tony Sims, known as “Cakes,” has devoted decades of service to residents of West and Southwest Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sims has deep roots in Cobbs Creek, where his family settled in 1959 and where he raised his own family; and WHEREAS, His commitment to public service began following a tragic act of gun violence, leading to decades of community organizing and advocacy; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sims served students in the School District of Philadelphia for approximately 30 years, mentoring generations of young people; and WHEREAS, He founded Concerned Men of Cobbs Creek and helped establish a youth basketball league that provided structure, mentorship, and violence prevention; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sims has long served as a trusted liaison between residents and law enforcement, strengthening community relationships; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sims continues his service as a community advisor and mentor, reflecting a lifelong commitment to civic engagement and neighborhood well-being; now therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. 60th & Baltimore Park is hereby named and designated as “Tyrone ‘Cakes’ Sims Park.”