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Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie 2
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Councilmember Vincent C. Gray Councilmember Matthew Frumin 7
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Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. 11
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 15
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 19
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To recognize the contributions that Wayne E. McOwen has made to the District upon the 24
occasion of his retirement as the Executive Director of the District of Columbia Insurance 25
Federation. 26
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WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen served as the 3rd Executive Director of the District of 28
Columbia Insurance Federation (“DCIF”) for the past 18 years, creating a vision for the District 29
where everyone can live and thrive; 30
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WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen had a 36-year record of tenure of professional activity in 32
the insurance marketplace prior to his tenure with DCIF; 33
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WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen served as a valuable board member of Gallaudet 35
University and Maguire Academy of Risk Management and Insurance; 36
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WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen continues to serve as the Executive Director of the 38
District of Columbia Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund; 39
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WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen worked for 18 years with many members of the Council, 41
Mayors, Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking Commissioners, and numerous other 42
government agency professionals to create a consumer centric, flourishing insurance marketplace 43
in the District; 44
45 WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen announced his intention to fully retire from the DCIF on 46
December 31, 2022; and 47
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WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen will be honored during the DCIF’s Annual Legislative 49
Reception in March 2023. 50
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 52
resolution may be cited as the “Wayne E. McOwen Retirement Recognition Resolution of 2023”. 53
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Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Wayne E. McOwen 55
for his years of dedication to moving the District forward toward a more inclusive, fully 56
professional financial services marketplace. 57
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Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 59
the District of Columbia Register. 60