CER 23-0171 — Maybelle Bennett Recognition Resolution of 2019

nENROLLED CouncilmemberORIGINAL BrandonA T.CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 23-171 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA October 8, 2019 To recognize and honor Maybelle Bennet’s career and contributions to the District of Columbia and the community within and surrounding Howard University.

ToddWHEREAS, CouncilmemberMaybelle BrianneBennett K.is a native Washingtonian and resident of the Congress Heights neighborhood;

NadeauWHEREAS, UMaybelle 2Bennett .has and will continue to dedicate herself to strong advocacy for the vitality of long-time District residents, of low and moderate-income residents, and of the cultural and historical integrity of the District of Columbia’s communities;

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ChehBennett Councilmemberreceived Jacka EvansBachelor’s Cagdegree Whein CouncilmemberAfricana CharlesStudies Allenfrom CouncilmemberVassar TrayonCollege White,and Sr.a Masters of Science in Urban Planning from Columbia University;

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White,Bennett Jr.served on the District of Columbia Zoning Commission for 16 years, serving as its Chairperson for 7 of those years and overseeing a crucial period of the District’s history;

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ewgBennett saSilvermanhas °been CouncilmemberKe.deeply involved in the development and implementation of community planning and development in the neighborhoods surrounding Howard University, including LeDroit Park, Pleasant Plains, and Shaw;

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BennettWHEREAS, hasunder servedthe asdirection Directorof oftheMaybelle HowardBennett, Universitythe Community Associaine1996,servsaguidingvortheUniversiltonhpandAssociation investmentoversaw in the surroundingLeDroit neighborhoods;Park Initiative;

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WHEREAS, the LeDroit Park Initiative continues to invest in affordable housing and WHEREAS,s.Benetmanagehe212HowardivrstyenrlCampusaserneighborhood ln,lyngotaroadmaornhncdacaemcfclte,rvtlzainftheShaw-Howardamenities, utrlfaltesieteHowardhaer;ndUKEplnfrsstialedveopentadand WHEREAS,s.BenetovrswHowardnvrst’sCommunitevceCrpsis rora,whchpacdstdnsinhumanrvcsagniesndsholprgrmswthnteconsidered ititgoermet;ada WHEREAS,national Ms.model for how Universities can strategically invest in their communities;

WHEREAS, Ms.

Bennett managed the 2012 Howard University Central Campus Master Plan, laying out a roadmap for enhanced academic facilities, revitalization of the Shaw-Howard WMATA station, and implementation of the DUKE plan for sustainable development and cultural facilities like the Howard Theater;

WHEREAS, Ms.

Bennett oversaw Howard University’s Community Service Corps program, which placed students in human services agencies and school programs within the District government;

WHEREAS, Ms.

RESOLVED,BYRESOLVED, BY THE COUNCILOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOUNCIL COLUMhttisOF eoltonmaybeiedste“MaybelenettecgntonRsoutonf209”.THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Maybelle Bennett Recognition Resolution of 2019”.

Sc..TheCucilrcgnzstheerlynarleldcnriuiosofayeleBenet ncatigannluiect,ceaigarsletcomuity,ndempowerithrsoenagen aconversation on our collective future.

The Council wishes herthe best in allofher future endeavors.

3.This2. resolution shall take effect immediately upon the firstdate ofpublication in the Districtof Columbia Register.

The Council recognizes the nearly unparalleled contributions of Maybelle Bennett in crafting an inclusive city, creating a resilient community, and empowering others to engage in a conversation on our collective future.

The Council wishes her the best in all of her future endeavors.

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This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.