Congressman Bob Brady Put Philly’s Best Foot Forward with Welcoming Gala

MR. & MRS. Anthony Criniti, with friends, enjoyed gala.

SHARING a moment were City Commissioner Lisa Deeley and Councilman at large Al Taubenberger.

STATE Democratic Women’s leader Kathy Huggins took this opportunity for photo with Sheriff Jewell Williams.

ENJOYING an outstanding evening were Sheriff Jewell Williams and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.

JOINING host Congressman Bob Brady are State Rep. Mike Driscoll, Ward Leader Emilio Vazquez, Commissioner Lisa Deeley and Omar Sabir.

STATE REP. Lynwood Savage shared his enthusiasm with July White. Photo by Wendell Douglas

BEN FRANKLIN, aka Bob Devitis, thanked Debbie & Congressman Bob Brady for bringing DNC delegates to a grand and glorious welcoming party. Photo by Wendell Douglas.

WARD leaders, seen here with their chairman and gracious host Bob Brady, are Tony Faulk, Pete Wilson, Gary Williams and Dwayne Lilly. Photo by Wendell Douglas.

JERRY BLAVAT, who headed evening’s star-studded entertainment calendar, and Joe Driscoll, looking to join Champ Bernard Hopkins, a fan of Congressman Bob Brady. Photo by Wendell Douglas

STATE REPS. Jordan Harris and Donna Bullock shared this photo with Bryan Mazzaro and Nancy Pelosi. Photo by Wendell Douglas

FORMER political heavyweight State Sen. Vince Fumo was much in evidence and all smiles as he escorted Debbie Pastrana around crowded hall. Photo by Wendell Douglas.

DEMOCRATIC Whip Steny Hoyer meets Judge Felice Stack outside Congressman Brady’s Taste of Phila. party at the SugarHouse Casino. Photo by Bonnie Squires

CONGRESSMAN BOB BRADY welcomes his colleague, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty of Newtown, Conn., and her husband Yale Professor Daniel Esty, to his huge Taste of Phila. party at Sugarhouse Casino. Photo by Bonnie Squires.

SHARING moment outside SugarHouse Event Building were Gala Attendees Local 830 chief Dan Grace and Frank Conaway.

WARD LEADERS Bill Durham, left, and Rondel Couser, right, along with Lamarr Couser, were busy door- and credential-keepers for the event.

SHERIFF Jewell Williams and Ward Leader John Sabatina, Sr. were impressed by the massive turnout at the Brady reception.

RICK & JoAnn Tyer were joined by Mr. & Mrs. Dave Kelleher and friend for this photo.

VIPs in this picture included State Rep. Maria Donatucci and Lt. Gov. Mike Stack.

LT. GOV. Mike Stack and Tonya Stack found themselves in the company of close friends.

BOBBY RYDELL treated the crowd with some of his famous songs, and had ladies dancing.

STATE Democratic chairman Marcel Groen was among VIPs in attendance. He’s seen here with Jean Milko, Norma McCuen and Ruth Pastore.