Recognizing and congratulating Da'Vine Joy Randolph, a proud Philadelphia native, for her Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and for her exceptional journey and contributions to the fine visual and performing arts.

Recognizing and congratulating Da’Vine Joy Randolph, a proud Philadelphia native, for her Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and for her exceptional journey and contributions to the fine visual and performing arts. WHEREAS, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, a Philadelphia native, has roots deeply embedded in the historic Mt. Airy neighborhood of our city and d uring her formative years, Da’Vine attended the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan, showcasing her dedication to the pursuit of artistic excellence; and WHEREAS , Upon completing her high school education, Da’Vine returned to her beloved Philadelphia, choosing to further her studies at Temple University's vocal performance and opera program, later transitioning her focus to the realm of musical theater; and WHEREAS, Randolph continued to hone her craft by studying drama at Yale University and studying Shakespeare at Oxford University in London; and WHEREAS, With an unwavering commitment to her work, Randolph embarked on a career in theater, marked by her dedication and passion. Her journey in theater commenced with an understudy role in the Broadway transfer of Ghost in the UK, a pivotal moment that set the stage for her flourishing career; and WHEREAS , Demonstrating her exceptional talent and dedication, Da’Vine Joy Randolph not only continued her role on Broadway in 2012 but also achieved the highest recognition in the theater world by winning a Tony Award for her portrayal; and WHEREAS, Bey…