UNITED NATIONS DAYOctober 24, 2017Philadelphia

Celebrating the

“Global Citizen”& Award Ceremony

UNA-USA Vision“A world in which humanity is spared the scourge of war, human rightsare honored, the natural environment is protected and the United Statesis a constructive member of the United Nations for the well-being of allhumankind."

UNA-GP MissionThe United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia is dedicated toeducating, inspiring and mobilizing our residents and political leaders tosupport the principles and vital work of the United Nations, strengtheningthe United Nations System, promoting constructive United Statesleadership in that system, and achieving the goals of the UN Charter. Torealize this, the United States must manifest a greater commitment tointernationalism, multilateral agreements, respect for international law,and more positive participation in the U.N. System. Our mission is to helpachieve constructive U.S. leadership within a strengthened U.N. Systemby mobilizing the democratic, cosmopolitan capacity of the Philadelphiapopulation. Fulfillment of our mission would enable the U.S. and othernations to redirect billions of dollars from spending on weapons andconflict handling to programs promoting conflict prevention, servinghuman needs and enhancing human potential.

We are an all-volunteer membershiporganization; please consider becoming a member.

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Donations are most appreciated

Host Committee:Honorable James Kenney, Mayor

Ambassador Joseph Torsella, State TreasurerHonorable Dwight Evans, CongressmanHonorable Robert Brady, Congressman

The United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia gives the GlobalCitizen Award on occasion to Philadelphians who “identify with beingpart of an emerging world community, are empathic about the dignity ofall human beings, and whose actions contribute to building thiscommunity’s values and practices.” In the past, UNA-GP has honoredCraig Eisendrath for his work on nuclear arms and security, Trudy Rubinfor her work on reporting on foreign policy, and Dean Afaf Meleis(University of Pennsylvania) for her work establishing global health as atrack in nursing education. We consider John Smith’s leadership in theGlobal Philadelphia Association as a great example of such actions;especially his work – using the UNESCO global portfolio–towardsestablishing our city as a member of the Organization of World HeritageCities.

The United Nations Associationof Greater Philadelphia

cordially invites you toa reception and award ceremony

in honor of

John F. Smith, IIIPresident of the

Global Philadelphia AssociationTuesday, October 24, 2017

5:30-7:30 PMLocation: Independence Blue Cross,

1901 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19101Cocktail Reception

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Welcome Remarks

Keynote Address

Remarks from Philadelphia Bar AssociationChancellor Deborah R. Gross

Proclamation and Presentation of the Awardby Mayor James Kenney

Remarks by John F. Smith, III__________

Performance by Noah Lee (cello) and Joseph Hsia (violin),Harmony for Peace, Junior Peace and Music Ambassadors.

Please rsvp on line (www.una-gp.org) or use the envelope enclosed