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Ten
Philadelphia Centenarians Honored
Pictured
here in the front row from left to right are:
Mrs. Edna Hall (101 years old), Mrs. Irene
Murph (in her 100th year), Mrs. Clara Bryant (in her 100th
year), Mrs. Catherine Johnson (in her 100th year), Mrs.
Frances Coles (in her 100th year), Mrs. Julia Ramos (102
years old), Mrs. Hattie Hilson (102 years old), and Mrs. Ella Walker
(100 years old).
Pictured in
the second row from left to right are:
Mrs. Lucille Lawrence (in her 100th
year; Shelby Durham, president/CEO, Geri-Perk; Melvin Jackson, executive
vice president, Geri-Perk; Ralph Ben Franklin Archbold, and Gary Cobb.
Philadelphia, PA,
Nov. 17, 2003 - Ten Philadelphia women, 100 years old
and older, were recently honored at the Ten Centuries of Greatness
luncheon. The Ten Centuries of Greatness A Celebration of Life
luncheon was sponsored by Geri-Perk, a West Philadelphia home healthcare
company. Governor Edward G. Rendell and Mayor John F. Street served as
Honorary Chairpersons for the special event. Each of the honorees,
recognized for their accomplishments made to their families and
communities during their 100-plus years, received numerous awards and
accolades from political and professional dignitaries. Serving as hosts
for the afternoon were Gary Cobb of KYW-TV and Ralph Archbold,
Philadelphias own Ben Franklin.
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