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From YouTube: Councilman Allan Domb's Presentation to Joan Mazzotti of Philadelphia Futures 2-16-2017
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From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 16, 2017:
Councilman Allan Domb (At Large) leads a presentation honoring and recognizing Joan C. Mazzotti for her exceptional leadership and dedication over the last 16 years as the Executive Director of Philadelphia Futures.
A
B
B
1987
in
the
private
world,
I
sold
Joe
mazati
condominium
in
hopkinton
house,
one
bedroom.
She
should
have
sold
it,
though,
because
the
property
values
went
up
a
lot
but
in
any
event,
done
in
a
long
time.
It's
one
of
the
mention
that,
but
we're
here
today
to
recognize
coffee,
futures
and
Joe
Missouri
and
the
futures
program
really
breaks
the
cycle
of
poverty.
It's
done
phenomenal
work.
B
B
C
Whereas
mr.
mosz
odia
Long,
Island
native
with
a
bachelor
degree
in
political
science
from
rider
university
and
a
law
degree
from
Villanova
Villanova
University,
a
corporate
lawyer
for
aramark
for
more
than
20
years
before
she
joined
Philadelphia
futures,
there's
only
the
third
leader
in
the
history
of
the
organization
and
we're
at
hold
up
your
futures
is
a
nonprofit
organization
that
provides
Philadelphia
in
low-income,
first-generation
to
college
students
with
the
tools,
resources
and
opportunities
necessary
for
admission
to
an
end.
Success
in
college
and.
D
Whereas
Philadelphia
futures
provides
comprehensive,
long-term
direct
services
and
resources
to
students,
including
academic
enrichment,
college
guidance,
one-to-one
mentoring,
career
readiness
and
financial
incentives
and
whereas,
as
a
result
of
the
dedication
and
unwavering
passion,
mismas
OD
brought
to
her
job.
The
work
sometimes
got
personal
mismas
OD
and
her
husband,
michael
kelly,
a
retired
lawyer
mentored
and
became
stand-in
parents.
20
Philadelphia
futures
student,
originally
from
Haiti
who
had
lost
his
parents
years
earlier
and
who
went
on
to
graduate
from
haverford
college
and.
E
Whereas
John
Mzoli's,
exceptional
leadership
over
16
years
has
shaped
an
organization
that
deeply
understands
and
serves
the
needs
of
first-generation
to
college
student,
said
Laura
Williamson,
chair
of
the
board
or
fall
off
your
future
Jones
agility
and
transforming
a
vision
to
action
with
measurable
results
was
evident
in
every
part
of
the
organization
today
from
the
depth
and
reach
of
the
program
to
the
loyalty
and
generosity
of
the
donor
base
and
whereas
miss
Mzoli's
leadership
isola,
their
futures
is
recognized
not
only
in
Philadelphia
but
around
the
country.
Under
her
leadership.
G
Whereas
in
2013,
mrs.
Mzoli's
leadership,
philadelphia
futures
has
received
an
unprecedented
million
1
million
dollar
gift
which
has
allowed
it
to
increase
the
organization's
reach
and
whereas
over
mismas
Odie's
tenure,
philadelphia,
futures
buzz,
it
has
more
than
doubled
to
3.3
million
dollars.
Its
net
assets
have
increased
by
more
than
eight
hundred
percent
and,
most
importantly,
the
six
year.
College
graduation
rate
has
risen
from
50
to
59
percent
and
over
500
philadelphia.
Future
students
have
received
their
college
degrees
and.
H
Whereas
mismas
OD
said
the
year,
just
ended
was
very
strong,
it
was
a
triple
is
not
a
home
run,
we
have
an
enormously
talented
and
effective
stat
Philadelphia
futures
is
financially
sound
and
our
students
and
programs
are
thriving.
As
we
enter
the
fifth
year
of
our
current
strategic
plan,
we
soon
will
need
to
embark
on
a
new
planning
process.
Accordingly,
it
is
time
for
me
to
pass
the
mantle
to
the
person
who
will
be
implementing
the
blueprint
for
the
organization's
future
and
I.
I
Have
had
the
best
job
in
Philadelphia
and
I
have
loved
every
minute
of
it
said
ms
OD.
It
is
going
to
be
very
hard
to
walk
away
from
my
work
with
my
colleagues,
the
students
and
their
parents,
our
donors,
volunteers,
partners
and
friends,
and
whereas
david
o'connor
philadelphia,
futures
board
member
added.
This
has
been
more
than
a
job
to
joan
and
it's
been
her
mission,
one
that
has
included
her
entire
family.
While
this
work
is
never
fully
accomplished
for
many
past
present
and
future
philadelphia
students,
the
work
that
Joan
has
led
has
been
life-changing
and.
B
Whereas,
although
her
work,
life
may
be
ending,
mismas
OD
and
her
husband
intend
to
continue
volunteering
for
and
contributing
to
nonprofit
organizations.
That
advocate
for
those
in
need
now,
therefore,
be
it
resolved
at
the
council
of
the
city
of
philadelphia,
hereby
honors
and
recognizes
Jonesy
Mazzoni
for
exceptional
leadership
and
dedication
of
the
last
16
years.
As
the
executive
director
of
Philadelphia
futures.
J
Thank
you,
council
president
Clark
councilman
DOM
and
members
of
City
Council
I
moved
to
Philadelphia
from
New
York
over
40
years
ago
and
since
then,
I
eat
hoagies
instead
of
heroes,
I
root
for
the
Phillies,
instead
of
the
Yankees
and
I
put
Jimmy's
on
my
ice
cream
instead
of
sprinkles,
but
most
important
for
my
entire
professional
career
in
different
ways
and
in
different
venues.
I
have
been
committed
to
the
economic
success
of
Philadelphia
and
its
citizens
for
a
proud
Philadelphia.
Your
recognition
today
is
profoundly
appreciated
for
the
last
16
years.
J
I
have
been
privileged
to
be
the
executive
director
of
Philadelphia
futures.
This
is
not,
for
one
moment
been
a
job
for
me.
It's
my
passion
and
in
many
ways
it
has
defined
me.
We
are
known
for
the
purposeful
pursuit
of
our
mission
to
provide
low-income
first-generation
to
college
Philadelphia
students
with
the
skills,
opportunities
and
resources
needed
to
be
admitted
to
and
succeed
in
college.
We
are
resolute
in
helping
our
students
reach
their
goal
of
a
college
degree
and
professional
and
personal
success.
J
We
ended
2016.
We
are
now
providing
comprehensive,
direct
services
to
over
500
high
school
and
college
students.
Each
year,
our
college
graduation
rates
are
continuing
to
rise
and
our
work
is
recognized
as
a
model
for
others
to
follow
and
we're
finding
new
and
innovative
ways
to
reach
thousands
more
students
through
our
step
up
to
college
resources.
This
call
we
launched
a
mobile
app
that
is
available
without
cost
to
all
Philadelphia
students
and
their
families
if
they
navigate
the
often
overwhelming
path
to
college.
J
Over
the
last
15
years,
we
have
formed
partnerships
with
nine
colleges,
including
Drexel
Haverford,
Gettysburg,
Lehigh
and
Lafayette.
228
of
our
students
have
attended
a
partner
college
and,
as
you
heard,
they
have
received
over
31
million
dollars
in
institutional
way,
that
is
above
their
state
and
federal
aid.
Our
results
are
strong
and
consistent.
A
hundred
percent
of
our
students
graduate
high
school
almost
all
attend
college,
and
our
graduation
rate
is
now
trending
over
sixty
percent
against
this
national
rate
of
eleven
percent
for
students
living
in
families
in
the
lowest
economic
quartile.
J
J
They
say
the
proof
is
in
the
pudding
and
this
survey
is,
are
putting
our
alums
have
careers
and
are
well-paid.
They
are
satisfied
with
their
lives
and
they
generously
connect
their
success
to
Philadelphia
futures.
This
in
many
ways
is
my
legacy.
I
am
hopeful
that
the
long-term
success
of
our
students
demonstrates
unequivocally
that
Philadelphia's
public
school
students
can
and
do
succeed
if
given
the
opportunities
and
resources
necessary
for
their
success.
J
My
great
joy
in
the
achievements
of
Philadelphia
futures
is
tempered
by
the
fact
that
I
am
leaving
the
organization
at
a
time
of
great
uncertainty
as
we
contemplate
the
potential
impact
of
the
new
administration
in
Washington,
whose
policies
threaten
members
of
our
community
Philadelphia
futures
is
a
beautifully
inclusive
community
grounded
in
the
respect
we
have
for
each
other.
We
unwaveringly
affirmed
that
we
are
one
with
members
of
our
community
who
are
of
color
identify
as
lbgtq
arnon,
United,
States
citizens
or
members
of
vulnerable
religious
groups.
J
I
am
hopeful
that
I
can
count
on
all
of
you
and
standing
with
us
and
protecting
each
member
of
the
Philadelphia
futures
community
and
each
citizen
of
Philadelphia
from
discrimination,
harassment,
bias
or
other
harm.
Our
young
people
deserve
no
less
again.
Thank
you
for
honoring.
My
work,
please
be
assured,
although
I
am
stepping
down
from
my
position,
I
remain
committed
to
our
city
and
I
will
not
stop
fighting
the
good
fight.
Thank
you.