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Chairman Phil Mendelson Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. 2
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Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie 6
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Councilmember Vincent C. Gray Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau 10
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Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Councilmember Christina Henderson 14
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Councilmember Matthew Frumin Councilmember Zachary Parker 18
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 23
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 28
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To honor the career and accomplishments of retiring news anchor, Doreen Gentzler, and to 34
highlight the impact that her works have had on journalism in the District of Columbia. 35
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WHEREAS, Doreen Gentzler was raised in Arlington, Virginia and became a household 37
name in local cable television; 38
WHEREAS, Gentzler began her career working in newsrooms across the country, 39
including in Charlotte, North Carolina; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Cleveland, Ohio, and 40
Philadelphia Pennsylvania; 41
WHEREAS, Gentzler joined NBC4 Washington in 1989, where she served for more than 42
three decades as co-anchor for one of Washington’s most popular local TV newscasts alongside 43
local TV news legend, Jim Vance; 44
WHEREAS, during their time working together, Vance and Gentzler drew in more 45
viewers in the Washington region than major networks such as CNN and Fox combined; 46
WHEREAS, throughout her career, Gentzler reported extensively both locally and 47
overseas in places such as Bosnia, Ecuador, and the USNS Comfort Hospital Ship; 48
WHEREAS, Gentzler served as the primary local health and medical reporter and was 49
often lauded for clearly and concisely conveying lifesaving information to viewers; 50
WHEREAS, Gentzler’s impact on the community and her colleagues is evident in the 51
outpouring of support that she has received since the announcement of her retirement; 52
WHEREAS, Gentzler was known for her ability to connect local issues in the 53
Washington region to a larger national story, thus bringing the District into the spotlight; and; 54
WHEREAS, Gentzler leaves behind a legacy of empathy for those whose stories she told, 55
and integrity in sourcing the best information for her audience. 56
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this 57
resolution may be cited as the “Doreen Gentzler Recognition Resolution of 2023”. 58
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the impact that Doreen 59
Gentzler has had on the District of Columbia, and her colleagues, in her three decades of service 60
in journalism. 61
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 62
the District of Columbia Register. 63