Councilman Curtis Jones read the proclamation as Gamble and Huff were honored for being honored:
"...on their introduction into the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."
Kenny Gamble said that in 45 years of writing with Leon Huff, they've highlighted the city they love:
"Philadelphia is the greatest city in America, and so we promote Philadelphia."
And Leon Huff said that even with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, he appreciated the Council's proclamation:
"We received a lot of awards all over the world, but the hometown award is the special one. And I'd like to thank everyone."