Honoring and congratulating The Rex 6 Basketball Team for winning the 2024 Brotherly Love Basketball Championship. WHEREAS, The Brotherly Love Pro-Am League (Brotherly Love) was founded in September 2020 by Novar Gadson and Ramone Moore with a vision of providing Philadelphia with high-caliber basketball games featuring professional players; and WHEREAS, Brotherly Love is committed to fostering equity, opportunity, and lasting camaraderie through a network of professional athletes, with initiatives that include Pro-Am basketball leagues, workforce development, youth engagement, violence prevention, and food banks, all aimed at enhancing the physical, financial, and mental health of Philadelphia communities; and WHEREAS, Rex 6, a team competing in the Brotherly Love League, comprises former professional basketball players and aspiring pro players. Though primarily composed of individuals from South Philadelphia, Rex 6 embraces talent from across the city; and WHEREAS, Coach Tiriq Henson has been leading Rex 6 since 2021, demonstrating exceptional dedication and skill in guiding the team; and WHEREAS, Rex 6 experienced a challenging season, initially starting strong with a 2-0 record but facing a setback with three consecutive losses, ultimately finishing in the 7th seat; and WHEREAS, In the Brotherly Love Championship game, Rex 6 displayed remarkable determination and resilience, ultimately defeating their biggest rival, Blue Magic, to secure the championship title; and WHEREA…
CITY COUNCIL
This Resolution was ADOPTED.
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This Resolution was Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar.