COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER BROOKE PINTO
THE JOHN A. WILSON BUILDING
1350 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W. , SUITE 106
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004
February 6, 2023
Nyasha Smith, Secretary
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Secretary Smith,
Today, along with Councilmembers Kenyan R. McDuffie, Vincent C. Gray, and Robert C. White,
Jr., I am introducing the “Burleith Centennial Recognition Resolution of 2023”. Please find
attached a signed copy of the legislation.
This ceremonial resolution recognizes the 100th Anniversary of the Burleith neighborhood in
Ward 2, celebrating the myriad contributions this neighborhood's residents and property owners,
as well as the Burleith Citizens Association, have made to the neighborhood, the surrounding
community, and the District throughout the last 100 years.
Should you have any questions about this legislation, please contact my Legislative Counsel,
Kristin Ewing, at kewing@dccouncil.gov.
Thank you,
Brooke Pinto
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Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Councilmember Brooke Pinto
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Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. Councilmember Vincent C. Gray
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 2
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 7
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To recognize and honor Burleith residents and property owners, on the occasion of the 11
neighborhood’s 100th anniversary. 12
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WHEREAS, 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Burleith 14
neighborhood, a village in the city, in Northwest Washington, DC; 15
WHEREAS, shortly thereafter the residents formed the Burleith Citizens Association 16
(“Association”) which was instrumental in the development of the neighborhood as it is known 17
today; 18
WHEREAS, the Association has fostered a sense of community in Burleith by bringing 19
together community members with common interests, goals, and needs; 20
WHEREAS, the Association represents Burleith to the District government, Advisory 21
Neighborhood Commission 2E, and other organizations, and serves on the Georgetown 22
Community Partnership steering committee; 23
WHEREAS, the Association has worked closely with the Council and other government 24
entities to provide valuable insight on issues such as zoning, housing, construction, and 25
redistricting; and 26
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WHEREAS, the Association’s tireless commitment to public service and social welfare 27
has positively impacted the Burleith community, Ward 2, and the District. 28
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 29
resolution may be cited as the “Burleith Centennial Recognition Resolution of 2023”. 30
Sec. 2. The Council recognizes and honors the Burleith neighborhood on its 100th 31
anniversary for its exceptional contributions to all aspects of life in the District of Columbia. 32
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 33
the District of Columbia Register. 34