CER 26-0010 — Derrick Ward Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2025
Last action — Resolution ACR26-0010, Effective from Feb 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 002273
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
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The amendment to the bill honors Derrick Ward by adding more detailed information about his life and contributions to journalism. Specifically, it highlights his career milestones, community involvement, and personal attributes, painting a fuller picture of his legacy. This matters because it not only recognizes Ward’s impact on the journalism field and the D.C. community but also celebrates his role as a mentor and family figure, reinforcing the value of such contributions in public recognition.
2ENROLLED ___________________________ORIGINAL ______________________________A CouncilmemberCEREMONIAL CharlesRESOLUTION Allen26-10 CouncilmemberIN KenyanTHE R.COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA February 4, 2025 To honor and recognize the life of Derrick Ward and celebrate his profound contributions to journalism, his unwavering dedication to the Washington, D.C., community, and his enduring legacy as a loving father and inspiring role model.
McDuffie 5 _____________________________ ______________________________ Councilmember Wendell Felder Councilmember Matthew Frumin 9 _____________________________ ______________________________ Councilmember Brooke Pinto Councilmember Zachary Parker A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION __________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ____________________ To honor and recognize the life of Derrick Ward and celebrate his profound contributions to journalism, his unwavering dedication to the Washington, D.C., community, and his enduring legacy as a loving father and inspiring role model.
WHEREAS, Derrick began his illustrious journalism career in radio, contributing to esteemed stations such as WPFW, WAMU, and WTOP, wherewthre he covered significant events including the Iran-Contra hearings, September 11 , and the Washington-area sniper shootings;
His leadership and dedication to journalism left a lasting impact on his colleagues and the broader media community.community;
WHEREAS, Derrick is survived by his three3 children—Derrick Jr., Ian, and Marisa—Marisa—who who continue to honor his legacy;legacy.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Derrick Ward Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2025”.
TheENROLLED CouncilORIGINAL ofSec. the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the accomplishments of the Derrick Ward and congratulates him on a great season.
This2. resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the accomplishments of Derrick Ward and congratulates him on a great season.
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This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Action History
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Resolution ACR26-0010, Effective from Feb 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 002273
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Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0010
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Final Reading, CC
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Retained by the Council
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CER26-0010 Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie at Office of the Secretary
Sponsors
- Kenyan R. McDuffie · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 14 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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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