CER 23-0092 — DC Ely Flag Football League Women's Teams Recognition Resolution of 2019

CouncilmemberENROLLED VincentORIGINAL C.A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 23-92 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA May 7, 2019 To recognize the DC ELY Flag Football League women’s teams.

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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “DC ELY Flag Football League Women’s Teams Recognition Resolution of 2019”.

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ThisresolutionshalltakeeffectimmediatelyThis resolution shall take effect immediately upon the firstdateofpublicationinfirst date of publication in the DistrictofDistrict of Columbia Register.