General Services, Health and Environment Committee

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING GENERAL SERVICE, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Jack Flynn, Chair DATE: Thursday, September 8th, 2022 LOCATION: Council Chambers-2nd Floor. City Hall TIME: 6:00 PM TOPIC(S) OF DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION:  RESOLUTION NUMBER 72.72.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING PHILLIP MOORE, THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE SILVER SLIPPER, AND RENAMING A PORTION OF ORANGE STREET IN HIS HONOR PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: YES Council Member Love introduced the following: Resolution Number 72.72.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING PHILLIP MOORE, THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE SILVER SLIPPER, AND RENAMING A PORTION OF ORANGE STREET IN HIS HONOR WHEREAS, Phillip Moore was born in Darton, North Carolina on October 21, 1935, and lived and worked on a farm there until the age of 14; and WHEREAS, Phillip came to Albany in 1951 and lived with his uncle Buster while he made a fresh start in his new city; and WHEREAS, Phillip was introduced to pressing clothes shortly after his arrival when he began working at Roxy Cleaner’s for a few years, alongside Reverend Clemor McKnight, before he became employed at Spector’s Men Shop where he worked 33 years, until his retirement; and WHEREAS, Phillip was a member of the Esquire Mens’ Club from 1975 to 1980 and also became a Mason and was deeply involved in that brotherhood for many years; and WHEREAS, in 1980 he purchased a building on Henry Johnson Boulevard that would eventually become the Silver Slipper and began renovating it; and WHEREAS, Phillip went on to participate in quite a few functions like Happy Monday, Blue Tuesday, and Round Robin where he gave food and drinks to all that came.; and WHEREAS, throughout the years Phillip received many awards and much recognition, including the Al Tabari Temple #121 Community Service Recognition Award and an honorable recognition from the City of Albany Department of Recreation; and WHEREAS, Phillip continues to pour his heart, body, and soul into the Silver Slipper and the community that he loves so much, giving cookouts on the side of the building every year to which all are welcome; and WHEREAS, Phillip Moore is a selfless man and will always be remembered that way in the eyes of his family friends, and the community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albany Common Council honors Phillip Moore and his contributions to the community by directing that an honorary street sign to read “Phillip Moore Way” be placed adjacent to the existing sign at Orange Street nearest Henry Johnson Boulevard; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Phillip Moore to show how much his contributions are appreciated. TO: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk FROM: Joyce Love, Council Member RE: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum DATE: August 17, 2022 RESOLUTION NUMBER 72.72.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING PHILLIP MOORE, THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE SILVER SLIPPER, AND RENAMING A PORTION OF ORANGE STREET IN HIS HONOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To officially celebrate the contributions of Phillip Moore and create an honorary street sign at the proposed location. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW To celebrate Phillip Moore, owner and operator of the Silver Slipper. FISCAL IMPACT None.