District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

CER 26-0042 — The Blackbyrds 50th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025

Last action — Resolution ACR26-0042, Effective from May 06, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 006139

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    In Committee
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    Passed Council
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill now includes additional lines that recognize the significant achievements of The Blackbyrds, a musical group that played an essential role in the cultural identity of Washington, D.C. Notably, it highlights their hit song "Walking in Rhythm" and the impact they had on the jazz-funk genre. This matters because it not only celebrates the band's 50th anniversary but also honors the local talent and cultural contributions that have shaped the community's musical landscape. The bill aims to formally recognize and preserve the legacy of The Blackbyrds for future generations.

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______________________________ Councilmember Anita Bonds 4 6 8 A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION __________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA __________ To officially recognize the 50 anniversary of the mainstream breakthrough of the musical ensemble, The Blackbyrds, which formed in the District and helped shape our city's cultural identity.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 26-42 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA May 6, 2025 th To officially recognize the 50 anniversary of the mainstream breakthrough of the musical ensemble, The Blackbyrds, which formed in the District and helped shape our city's cultural identity.
Donald Byrd – celebrated jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and the professor at th Howard University – celebrate the 50 anniversary of their mainstream breakthrough in 2025;
Donald Byrd – celebrated jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and th the professor at Howard University – celebrate the 50 anniversary of their mainstream breakthrough in 2025;
& Rakim, Massive Attack, Heavy D, Nas, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, Tone Lōc, Mac Dre, and Wiz Khalifa, bringing national attention to Washington, DC’s thriving Black arts and music scene, and played a vital role in shaping the city’s cultural identity;
& Rakim, Massive Attack, Heavy D, Nas, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, Tone Lōc, Mac Dre, and Wiz Khalifa, bringing national attention to Washington, ENROLLED ORIGINAL DC’s thriving Black arts and music scene, and played a vital role in shaping the city’s cultural identity;
WHEREAS, fifty years after the release of their first major hit, the music of the Blackbyrds continues to represent a significant cultural cornerstone of Washington, DC’s rich musical heritage;
WHEREAS, 50 years after the release of their first major hit, the music of the Blackbyrds continues to represent a significant cultural cornerstone of Washington, DC’s rich musical heritage;
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OFthHE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this resolution may be cited as the “The BlackbyrdAnniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025.” Sec.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this th resolution may be cited as the “The Blackbyrds 50 Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025.” Sec.
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 ACR26-0042, Effective from May 06, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 006139

  2. Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0042

  3. Final Reading, CC

  4. Retained by the Council

  5. CER26-0042 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading, CC

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
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
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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CER 26-0042 is sponsored by Anita Bonds.
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