District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

CER 26-0067 — Carroll “Skeezy” Payne Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2025

Last action — Resolution ACR26-0067, Effective from Jul 01, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008467

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The updated resolution honoring Carroll “Skeezy” Rayburg Payne has been streamlined by removing unnecessary lines and adding specific details about his life and contributions. This includes highlighting his roles in various public service capacities and his influence as a youth mentor and basketball coach. These changes emphasize his significant impact on the community, ensuring that his legacy of advocacy for educational equity and civic empowerment is clearly recognized and celebrated.

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__________________________ Councilmember Anita Bonds 4 6 ________________________________________ 9 A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION __________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA __________ To recognize and commemorate the life of Washingtonian and public activist Carroll “Skeezy” Rayburg Payne.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 26-67 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA July 1, 2025 To recognize and commemorate the life of Washingtonian and public activist Carroll “Skeezy” Rayburg Payne.
WHEREAS, “Skeezy” was a decorated basketball coach at Roosevelt High School, leading his teams to two championship titles, and an influential youth mentor in Barry Farm, Potomac Gardens, and across the city through the Kiddie Football League and countless grassroots efforts;
WHEREAS, “Skeezy” was a decorated basketball coach at Roosevelt High School, leading his teams to 2 championship titles, and an influential youth mentor in Barry Farm, Potomac Gardens, and across the city through the Kiddie Football League and countless grassroots efforts;
Payne’s personal creed—love and dedication to family—defined his every endeavor, reflected in his 22-year partnership with Katrina Bellamy, and in the lives of the countless number of youth and neighbors he uplifted with grace, humor, and unwavering belief in their potential;
Payne’s personal creed—love and dedication to family—defined his every endeavor, reflected in his 22-year partnership with Katrina Bellamy, and in the lives of the ENROLLED ORIGINAL countless number of youth and neighbors he uplifted with grace, humor, and unwavering belief in their potential.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this resolution may be cited as the “Carroll “Skeezy” Payne Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2025.” Sec.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Carroll “Skeezy” Payne Memorial 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 ACR26-0067, Effective from Jul 01, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008467

  2. Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0067

  3. Final Reading, CC

  4. Retained by the Council

  5. CER26-0067 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George 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 26-0067 is sponsored by Janeese Lewis George.
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