On March 22nd, 2007, Philadelphia City Council passed resolution 07020800 honoring James J. Binns for his extensive legal career and contributions to the city. A lifelong Philadelphian and alumnus of LaSalle University and Villanova School of Law, Binns has specialized in white-collar defense and entertainment-related litigation. He holds licenses in 20 states and is admitted to federal courts nationwide, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Notably, he has represented high-profile clients such as Muhammad Ali and individuals involved in the Philadelphia Corruption Probe. His influence extends beyond the courtroom, having served as Boxing Commissioner and earning recognition as a member of the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame.

Beyond his legal achievements, Mr. Binns is celebrated for his philanthropic efforts in Philadelphia. He has endowed scholarships and supported various local institutions, including schools, the Police Athletic League, and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Most significantly, he established the Hero Plaque Program, which honors police officers and firefighters who died in the line of duty by installing plaques at the sites of their deaths. This program has commemorated over 550 fallen heroes and received national attention. The City Council formally expresses its gratitude to Mr. Binns for his enduring impact on the legal, civic, and charitable life of Philadelphia.

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The 18th Annual Thanksgiving Holiday Meals for Heroes Breakfast, held on November 27 at Sunnybrook Golf Club in Plymouth Meeting, PA, brought together over 400 attendees to honor the memory of first responders killed in the line of duty in the Tri-state region. Organized by Jimmy Binns, President & CEO of Holiday Meals for Heroes, the event hosted families of fallen police officers and firefighters alongside senior law enforcement officials, including Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel. Representatives from the Philadelphia Police Department, Temple University Police, regional and state police departments, and federal agencies such as the FBI attended, creating the largest gathering of its kind. The event highlighted community support for the families, who received holiday dinners as part of the program.

Read more at the PA Times.

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