CER 23-0160 — Bernice Elizabeth Thornton 90th Birthday Recognition Resolution of 2019

ENROLLED ORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 23-160 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA September 17, 2019 To recognize Bernice Elizabeth Thornton on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

WHEREAS, Bernice Elizabeth Thornton isais a native Washingtonian born September 9, 1929 as the twelfthofthetwelfth of thirteen children to the late Benjamin and Johanna Thornton;

WHEREAS, Bernice Elizabeth Thornton was raised inthein the Catholic Church and was baptized atHolyat Holy Redeemer Catholic Church;

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Marine Corps;

and ENROLLED ORIGINAL WHEREAS, Bernice Elizabeth Thornton, known as Ma, Grand Ma, Great Grand Ma, Great Great Grand Ma, Aunt Bernice, Nicey and Ms.

Thornon, is the parent to six children, matriarch of her family and loved by those in the East Capitol community in which she continues to live and calls home.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Bernice Elizabeth Thornton 90th Birthday Recognition Resolution of 2019”.

The CouncilofCouncil of the DistrictofColumbiaDistrict of Columbia recognizes and celebrates Bernice ElizabethThorntonElizabeth Thornton on her 90th Birthday.

This resolution shall takeeffecttake effect immediately upon the firstdatefirst date of publication in theDistrictofColumbiathe District of Columbia Register.