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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 4, 2023
To recognize the contributions that Tricky Entertainment has made to the District of Columbia in
the entertainment industry and for their contributions to city’s culture.
WHEREAS, Tricky Entertainment is a District based curator of live music and
entertainment, that brings a platform to local and national artists to the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, Tricky Entertainment is run by three Native Washingtonians and DCPS
graduates, Erwin Pendergrast, Curt Walker and Ronaun Perez who have served their community
beyond Tricky Entertainment but also as entrepreneurs and with DC Fire & EMS;
WHEREAS, Tricky Entertainment has served the Washington D.C. community for over
20 years;
WHEREAS, Tricky Entertainment has evolved from having cookouts, football parties and
baseball games to hosting Summer Breeze at Nationals Park, the All Black Extravaganza at the
Anthem, “4 The Cool In You” Wine and Music Festival, and the DC Inner City Fight Night;
WHEREAS, Tricky Entertainment has given back to the District of Columbia by hosting
youth events, turkey drives, food drives, clothing drives, and toy drives ; and
WHEREAS, Tricky Entertainment’s work driven by their motto “Love My City”
encouraging people to celebrate and love Washington D.C. by showcasing the talent of city and
providing them an opportunity to come together.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T hat this
resolution may be cited as the “Tricky Entertainment Recognition Resolution of 2023”.
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Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Tricky
Entertainment for their contributions to the District of Columbia in their work showcasing the
talent that the District has to offer and providing those in the community a space to celebrate it
together.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.