District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

CER 26-0169 — Glen A. Staples Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2026

Last action — Resolution ACR26-0165, Effective from Jun 09, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009255

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This resolution recognizes Glen A. Staples for his contributions.

The resolution honors Glen A. Staples for his achievements and contributions. It serves as a ceremonial recognition of his impact.

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The amendment to the bill recognizes Bishop Glen A. Staples for his significant contributions to spiritual leadership and community service in Washington, D.C. It adds details about his extensive ministry work, including his role as Presiding Prelate over a large network of churches both nationally and internationally. This change is important because it emphasizes Bishop Staples’ impact and leadership, helping to uphold his legacy within the community.

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_____________________________ Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 26-169 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA June 9, 2026 To recognize and honor Bishop Glen A.
A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION ______________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _____________________ To recognize and honor Bishop Glen A.
6 WHEREAS, Bishop Staples serves as the Senior Pastor of The Temple of Praise (formerly known as Anna Johenning Baptist Church) in Washington, D.C., a ministry that has grown to more than 14,000 members and is recognized worldwide for dynamic worship, excellence, and fervent praise;
WHEREAS, Bishop Staples serves as the Senior Pastor of The Temple of Praise (formerly known as Anna Johenning Baptist Church) in Washington, D.C., a ministry that has grown to more than 14,000 members and is recognized worldwide for dynamic worship, excellence, and fervent praise;
1 WHEREAS, Bishop Staples is known as a “shepherd to shepherds” and widely regarded as the “Pastor’s Pastor,” having licensed, ordained, and installed more than 125 active in-house pastors, elders, and ministers, strengthening faith leadership for generations;
WHEREAS, Bishop Staples is known as a “shepherd to shepherds” and widely regarded as the “Pastor’s Pastor,” having licensed, ordained, and installed more than 125 active in-house pastors, elders, and ministers, strengthening faith leadership for generations;
WHEREAS, Bishop Staples has been a champion of higher education, economic empowerment, and community transformation, and he established the Way of the Word Community Development Corporation to expand the church’s impact by addressing community needs in Southeast Washington, D.C.;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL WHEREAS, Bishop Staples has been a champion of higher education, economic empowerment, and community transformation, and he established the Way of the Word Community Development Corporation to expand the church’s impact by addressing community needs in Southeast Washington, D.C.;
and his enduring contributions to education, economic empowerment, and community development, particularly in Southeast Washington, D.C., and declares ____ as “Biship Glen A.
and his enduring contributions to education, economic empowerment, and community development, particularly in Southeast Washington, D.C., and declares June 16 as “Bishop Glen A.
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This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Action History

  1. Resolution ACR26-0165, Effective from Jun 09, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009255

  2. Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0165

  3. Final Reading, CC

  4. Retained by the Council

  5. CER26-0169 Introduced by Councilmember T. White at Office of the Secretary

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CER 26-0169 is sponsored by Trayon White, Sr..
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