District of Columbia Council Period 25 Status: Enacted

CER 25-0233 — Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons Recognition Resolution of 2024

Last action — Resolution ACR25-0231, Effective from May 07, 2024 Published in DC Register Page 006827

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 06, 2024. Enacted.

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The bill has been updated to include new details honoring Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons' life and contributions, highlighting his diverse achievements and roles. Specifically, it now emphasizes his work in social justice, military service, education, and community programs that helped address issues like drug treatment and societal outreach. These changes matter because they provide a fuller picture of his impact and legacy, ensuring that his contributions are recognized in a meaningful way.

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_______________________________ Councilmember Vincent C.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 25-233 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA May 7, 2024 To posthumously honor the life and contributions of Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons.
Gray A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION ______________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _____________________ To posthumously honor the life and contributions of Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons.
WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons was born August 1, 1943 as the third child of a homemaker and an entrepreneur who was a skilled furniture refinisher;
3 WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons was born August 1, 1943 as the third child of a homemaker and an entrepreneur who was a skilled furniture refinisher;
WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons was a U.S.
6 WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons was a U.S.
WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons, during his eight years of service in the U.S.
WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons, during his 8 years of service in the U.S.
Air Force, integrated the crypto service, learned fluent Japanese, modeled, acted in two movies, married, started a family, went to college, and received an honorable discharge and a request from the military that he not re-enlist;
Air Force, integrated the crypto service, learned fluent Japanese, modeled, acted in 2 movies, married, started a family, went to college, and received an honorable discharge and a request from the military that he not re-enlist;
1 WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons founded P.E.O.P.L.E., Inc., a commune/community group that educated and fed residents in large public gatherings that coupled education and musical concerts with social services access and outreach;
WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons founded P.E.O.P.L.E., Inc., a commune/community group that educated and fed residents in large public gatherings that coupled education and musical concerts with social services access and outreach;
WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons worked and traveled with the U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association to normalize relations;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons worked and traveled with the U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association to normalize relations;
WHEREAS Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons was known for sharing his artistry through his impeccable attire, his thrift store shop-a-holic adventures, creatively sharing his educational acumen and organizing prowess, his love and advocacy for people, justice, his family, and especially his class, the working class;
WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons was known for sharing his artistry through his impeccable attire, his thrift store shop-a-holic adventures, creatively sharing his educational acumen and organizing prowess, his love and advocacy for people, justice, his family, and especially his class, the working class;
using skills homed in part during their time on WOL’s Political Power Hour;
using skills honed in part during their time on WOL’s Political Power Hour;
2 WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons and his wife Michele recently completed a publication on Genocide as board members of National Welfare Rights Union;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL WHEREAS, Richard Lee Tingling-Clemmons and his wife Michele recently completed a publication on Genocide as board members of National Welfare Rights Union;
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Action History

  1. Resolution ACR25-0231, Effective from May 07, 2024 Published in DC Register Page 006827

  2. Approved with Resolution Number ACR25-0231

  3. Final Reading, CC

  4. Retained by the Council

  5. CER25-0233 Introduced by Councilmember Gray at Office of the Secretary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 14 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (14)

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Votes

Final Reading, CC

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12001
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
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 — Not Voting
Zachary Parker — Yea

Subjects

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CER 25-0233 is sponsored by Vincent Gray.
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