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Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Councilmember Charles Allen 2
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Councilmember Zachary Parker Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. 6
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Councilmember Brooke Pinto Councilmember Janeese Lewis George10
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Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau Councilmember Matthew Frumin 14
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Councilmember Christina Henderson 19
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 23
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 28
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To recognize and celebrate the life of Robert G. Cunningham for decades of service to the 32
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and for stepping in to protect 33
passengers at the Potomac Avenue Metrorail Station on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. 34
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WHEREAS, Robert G. Cunningham served as a skilled low-voltage mechanic for the 36
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for more than 20 years; 37
WHEREAS, Mr. Cunningham had lived with his family in Silver Spring, Maryland, for 38
more than 30 years, known by his neighbors as someone who would seek out problems and work 39
to solve them; 40 WHEREAS, Mr. Cunningham had recently turned his focus toward retirement, focusing 41
on ensuring that he and his wife and four children would be financially stable; 42
WHEREAS, Mr. Cunningham was known as quiet and respectful, well-liked by 43
colleagues, recently expressing that if he were in a dangerous situation, he would do what it took 44
to save the life of another, even if it meant putting his own life at risk; 45
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2023, Mr. Cunningham intervened when he saw people in 46
danger and lost his life attempting to protect passengers in the Metrorail system: 47
WHEREAS, We all grieve for Mr. Cunningham, his family, and all who have been 48
affected by this senseless tragedy; 49
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 50
resolution may be cited as the “Robert G. Cunningham Memorial Heroism Recognition 51
Resolution of 2023”. 52
Sec. 2. The Council celebrates the life of Robert G. Cunningham and honors his sacrifice 53
in the course of protecting others. 54
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect upon the first date of publication in the District of 55
Columbia Register. 56