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6-A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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10-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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12-February 7, 2023
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14-To recognize and honor beloved entertainer Dustin Michael Schaad AKA “ Ba’Naka” on the occasion of
15-their tragic and untimely death on January 11
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2+Chairman Phil Mendelson Councilmember Anita Bonds 2
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6+Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Matthew Frumin 6
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10+Councilmember Vincent C. Gray Councilmember Christina Henderson 10
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14+Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie 14
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18+Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau Councilmember Brooke Pinto 18
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22+Councilmember Zachary Parker Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. 22
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30+A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 30
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33+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 33
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37+ To recognize and honor beloved entertainer Dustin Michael Schaad AKA “Ba’Naka” on the 37
38+occasion of their tragic and untimely death on January 11
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19- WHEREAS, Schaad was born in Bradenton, FL in the late 1980s, and moved to the D.C. area
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22- WHEREAS, Schaad initially worked at Universal Gear, a menswear retailer formerly located in
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42+ WHEREAS, Schaad was born in Bradenton, FL in the late 1980s, and moved to the D.C. area 40
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45+ WHEREAS, Schaad initially worked at Universal Gear, a menswear retailer formerly located in 43
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27- WHEREAS, after moving to the D.C. area, Schaad began performing as Ba’Naka at drag shows
28-around the city, eventually becoming one of the most recognizable people in the District’s drag
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31- WHEREAS, Ba’Naka was voted “Best Drag Queen” by the Washington Blade in 2011;
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33- WHEREAS, through their vibrant personality and outgoing nature, Ba’Naka raised awareness
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36- WHEREAS, Ba’Naka became a beloved regular at gay bars and clubs around the District, lifting
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39- WHEREAS, Ba’Naka was a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and participated in
40-several protests and demonstrations, including the Silent March focused on anti- LGBTQ violence;
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42- RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T hat this resolution
43-may be cited as the “Dustin Michael Schaad Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2023”.
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45- Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia honors Dustin Michael Schaad’s memory,
46-recognizes and celebrates thei r legacy of love, unity, and compassion for all those who knew him, and
47-expresses sincere condolences to Dustin’s family and loved ones.
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50+ WHEREAS, after moving to the D.C. area, Schaad began performing as Ba’Naka at drag shows 46
51+around the city, eventually becoming one of the most recognizable people in the District’s drag 47
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53+ WHEREAS, Ba’Naka was voted “Best Drag Queen” by the Washington Blade in 2011; 50
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55+ WHEREAS, through their vibrant personality and outgoing nature, Ba’Naka raised awareness 52
56+around issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community; 53
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58+ WHEREAS, Ba’Naka became a beloved regular at gay bars and clubs around the District, lifting 55
59+the spirit of the LGBTQ+ community; 56
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61+ WHEREAS, Ba’Naka was a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and participated in 58
62+several protests and demonstrations, including the Silent March focused on anti- LGBTQ violence; 59
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64+ RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this resolution 61
65+may be cited as the “Dustin Michael Schaad Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2023”. 62
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67+ Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia honors Dustin Michael Schaad’s memory, 64
68+recognizes and celebrates their legacy of love, unity, and compassion for all those who knew him, and 65
69+expresses sincere condolences to Dustin’s family and loved ones. 66
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71+ Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the 68
72+District of Columbia Register. 69