District Of Columbia 2023 2023-2024 Regular Session

District Of Columbia Council Bill CER25-0050 Introduced / Bill

Filed 04/03/2023

                           
   
   
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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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 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