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Chairman Phil Mendelson Councilmember Anita Bonds 2
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Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Matthew Frumin 6
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Councilmember Vincent C. Gray Councilmember Christina Henderson 10
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Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie 14
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Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau Councilmember Brooke Pinto 18
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Councilmember Zachary Parker Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. 22
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Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. 26
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 30
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 33
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To recognize and honor beloved entertainer Dustin Michael Schaad AKA “Ba’Naka” on the 37
occasion of their tragic and untimely death on January 11
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, 2023. 38
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WHEREAS, Schaad was born in Bradenton, FL in the late 1980s, and moved to the D.C. area 40
directly after graduating high school; 41
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WHEREAS, Schaad initially worked at Universal Gear, a menswear retailer formerly located in 43
the 1600 block of 17
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Street, NW; 44
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WHEREAS, after moving to the D.C. area, Schaad began performing as Ba’Naka at drag shows 46
around the city, eventually becoming one of the most recognizable people in the District’s drag 47
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WHEREAS, Ba’Naka was voted “Best Drag Queen” by the Washington Blade in 2011; 50
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WHEREAS, through their vibrant personality and outgoing nature, Ba’Naka raised awareness 52
around issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community; 53
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WHEREAS, Ba’Naka became a beloved regular at gay bars and clubs around the District, lifting 55
the spirit of the LGBTQ+ community; 56
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WHEREAS, Ba’Naka was a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and participated in 58
several protests and demonstrations, including the Silent March focused on anti- LGBTQ violence; 59
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this resolution 61
may be cited as the “Dustin Michael Schaad Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2023”. 62
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Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia honors Dustin Michael Schaad’s memory, 64
recognizes and celebrates their legacy of love, unity, and compassion for all those who knew him, and 65
expresses sincere condolences to Dustin’s family and loved ones. 66
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Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the 68
District of Columbia Register. 69