House Adopts Resolution Honoring Group That Unites Police And Residents; State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson D-Philadelphia www.pahouse.com/johnson
State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, D-Phila., is shown here
with the 17th District Imperial Dance Squad.
He introduced a resolution to honor the squad,
formed by two Philadelphia police officers in an effort
to unite police officers and young adults in a positive
manner to build relationships.
HARRISBURG, June 30 – The state House today adopted a resolution (H.R. 346) authored by state Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, D-Phila., honoring the 17th District Imperial Dance Squad for their dedication to the community of South Philadelphia and their efforts to strengthen the bonds of trust between the Philadelphia Police Department and South Philadelphia residents.
"Over the years, the relationship between Philadelphia police officers and young people has deteriorated and trust has been lost," Johnson said. "The 17th District Imperial Dance Squad is helping to build up this trust again so the two groups, youths and police, can interact positively in our city."
State Rep. Kenyatta Johnson, D-Phila., introduces
a resolution to honor the 17th District Imperial Dance Squad,
formed by two Philadelphia police officers in an effort
to unite police officers and young adults in a positive
manner to build relationships.
Two Philadelphia police officers, Sharon Bailey and Frank Holmes, developed the dance team in an effort to unite police officers and young adults in a positive manner to build relationships. The group, comprised of 21 dancers, has performed at numerous events throughout South Philadelphia, most notably during a Philadelphia 76ers game where they raised funds for the Philadelphia Police Department's Fallen Officer Fund.
