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Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Councilmember Brooke Pinto 2
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Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. 7
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Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Zachary Parker 12
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Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. Councilmember Vincent C. Gray 17
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 21
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 26
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To recognize and honor Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse on the celebration of its 75th
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anniversary. 31
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WHEREAS, 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, which 33
was opened by George Katinas in 1948 at the corner of 17th Street, N.W. and Church Street 34
N.W. in Washington, D.C.; 35
WHEREAS, Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse moved in 1985 from 17th Street, N.W., and 36
Church Street, N.W., to its current location at 1609 17th Street, N.W.;
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WHEREAS, Annie Kaylor, sister of George Katinas, began working in the restaurant in 38
1952 and her name was added to Paramount Steakhouse in the early 1960s; 39
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WHEREAS, Annie Kaylor was a neighborhood icon who was respected and loved for the 40
sense of community and fellowship she created in the restaurant, the neighborhood, and the 41
LGBTQQIA+ community through her unwavering support; 42
WHEREAS, Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse has been a champion for the LGBTQQIA+ 43
community, proiding an accepting and loing atmosphere as well as being an early sponsor of 44
the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C., a continuous presence at the annual Capital Pride 45
Parade, and a recipient of the Rainbow History Project’s Community Pioneer Award; 46
WHEREAS, Annie’s Steakhouse has created a distinctive gathering spot proiding 47
delicious food, a sense of belonging, and a communal spirit; 48
WHEREAS, the restaurant earned the prestigious James Beard America’s Classics 49
Award in 2019 for its “timeless appeal… and quality food”; and 50
WHEREAS, George Katinas’ son, Paul, and his family are continuing the Annie’s 51
Paramount Steakhouse legacy to this day through the traditions of community, affirmation, and 52
comfort food. 53
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 54
resolution may be cited as the “Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse 75th Anniversary Celebration 55
Recognition Resolution of 2023”. 56
Sec. 2. The Council recognizes and honors Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse on its 75th 57
anniversary for its exceptional contributions to the LGBTQQIA+ community, the Dupont Circle 58
neighborhood, and the District at large. 59
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 60
the District of Columbia Register. 61