District of Columbia Council Period 25 Status: Enacted

CER 25-0054 — William Outlaw Recognition Resolution of 2023

Last action — Resolution ACR25-0053, Effective from Apr 04, 2023 Published in DC Register Page 006379

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 03, 2023. Enacted.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

52 added · 63 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill CER 25-0054 includes several added details about the life of William Henry Outlaw, emphasizing his contributions and personal history. New information highlights his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, his work as an engineer on the first U.S. missile sent into space, and his entrepreneurial spirit after retirement when he opened a restaurant. These additions enrich the narrative of Mr. Outlaw’s impactful life, which serves to honor his legacy and the community he served. Recognizing individuals like Mr. Outlaw not only preserves history but also inspires future generations.

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_____________________________ Councilmember Charles Allen 4 6 A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 9 _______ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ______________ To recognize and honor the life and legacy of William Henry Outlaw, on the occasion of his passing at the age of 95, for his overwhelming contributions to the District of Columbia.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 25-54 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA April 4, 2023 To recognize and honor the life and legacy of William Henry Outlaw, on the occasion of his passing at the age of 95, for his overwhelming contributions to the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS,Mr.Outlaw,uponthedeathofhismother,Mrs.CarrieOutlaw,in1936,would begin living with his aunt and uncle in the house he would call home for the next 84 years on the 200 block of Tenth Street, NE;
WHEREAS,Mr.Outlaw, uponthedeathofhismother,Mrs.CarrieOutlaw,in1936,would begin living with his aunt and uncle in the house he would call home for the next 84 years on the block of Tenth Street, NE;
WHEREAS, Mr.Outlawworkedat theNaval OrdinanceStation in IndianHead,Maryland, where he trained as an engineer and was on the team that created the first U.S.
WHEREAS, Mr.
Outlawworkedat theNaval OrdinanceStationinIndianHead,Maryland, where he trained as an engineer and was on the team that created the first U.S.
Outlaw recovered from a stroke and went right back to work doing what he did best:
Outlaw recovered from a stroke and went right back to work doing what ENROLLED ORIGINAL he did best:
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this resolution may be cited as the “William H.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “William H.
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Action History

  1. Resolution ACR25-0053, Effective from Apr 04, 2023 Published in DC Register Page 006379

  2. Approved with Resolution Number ACR25-0053

  3. Final Reading, CC

  4. Retained by the Council

  5. CER25-0054 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading, CC

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Vincent Gray — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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CER 25-0054 is sponsored by Charles Allen.
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