Upper Darby mayor proclaims recognition for Girl Scout Korpo Kpadehyea

Mayor Ed Brown announced and adopted a proclamation on June 17, 2026, recognizing Korpo Kpadehyea for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award and for her work helping immigrant families access information about the U.S. citizenship process. Brown asked Councilwoman DiNofia-Bozzone and Councilman O'Neill to join him for the recognition, which drew applause from the audience.

The proclamation said the Gold Award "represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, recognizing exceptional leadership, community service, and lasting impact." According to the proclamation read aloud by Brown, Korpo identified "a critical need for accessible information about the United States citizenship process for immigrant families, particularly those facing language barriers," and developed educational workshops to address that need.

Brown said Korpo hosted the workshops at her school and at the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center, providing opportunities for young people and their families to share personal stories and to learn about the steps, requirements and resources for pursuing U.S. citizenship. The proclamation states Korpo invited community members with immigration experience to speak and, for her final project, brought in speakers from Jamaica, Liberia and Ghana.

The proclamation concluded that Korpo's project "fostered greater awareness and appreciation of the immigrant experience," promoted education and inclusion, and "exemplify[ed] the values of citizenship, compassion, and civic responsibility." Brown then read the formal adoption: "I, Mayor Ed Brown of Upper Darby Township, do hereby recognize and commend Korpo Kpadehyea for her outstanding gold award project" and announced the proclamation as adopted on June 17, 2026. The gathering applauded the recognition.

No votes, motions, or policy actions beyond the ceremonial proclamation were recorded in the transcript.