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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
February 7, 2022
To recognize the contributions that Wayne E. McOwen has made to the District upon the
occasion of his retirement as the Executive Director of the District of Columbia Insurance
Federation.
WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen served as the 3rd Executive Director of the District of
Columbia Insurance Federation (“DCIF”) for the past 18 years, creating a vision for the District
where everyone can live and thrive;
WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen had a 36 -year record of tenure of professional activity in
the insurance marketplace prior to his tenure with DCIF;
WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen served as a valuable board member of Gallaudet
University and Maguire Academy of Risk Management and Insurance;
WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen continues to serve as the Executive Director of the
District of Columbia Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund;
WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen worked for 18 years with many members of the Council,
Mayors, Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking Commissioners, and numerous other
government agency professionals to create a consumer centric, flourishing insurance marketplace
in the District;
WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen announced his intention to fully retire from the DCIF on
December 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Wayne E. McOwen will be honored during the DCIF’s Annual Legislative
Reception in March 2023 .
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T hat this
resolution may be cited as the “Wayne E. McOwen Retirement Recognition Resolution of 2023”.
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Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Wayne E. McOwen
for his years of dedication to moving the District forward toward a more inclusive, fully
professional financial services marketplace.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.