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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
May 2, 2023
To recognize and honor the contributions that Grace J. Lewis has made to the District of
Columbia throughout her career in public service.
WHEREAS, Grace J. Lewis has served the District of Columbia as a distinguished public
servant in her professional career and throughout her personal time;
WHEREAS, Grace J. Lewis has been a Ward 5 resident and advocate throughout her career
serving as an ANC Commissioner, a staffer in the Ward 5 DC Council office, and on the Ward 5
Democrats;
WHEREAS, Grace J. Lewis has hosted numerous annual events to bring together the Ward
5 and broader District of Columbia Community together, including back -to-school supply drives,
Thanksgiving luncheons for Seniors, Halloween events for children, Valentine’s Day luncheons
for seniors, scholarship night s, and community day s;
WHEREAS, Grace J. Lewis has committed herself to the betterment of the North Michigan
Park Community as a c o-founder of the Friends of North Michigan Park organization, dedicated
to addressing the needs of the North Michigan Park Community in Ward 5 ;
WHEREAS, Grace J. Lewis has brought numerous improvements to the North Michigan
Park neighborhood such as the c onstruction of the North Michigan Park Recreation Center,
important issues for Providence Hospital, and the installation of welcome signs for North Michigan
Park;
WHEREAS, Grace J. Lewis has served on numerous committees to ensure that her
community’s voice and concerns were heard, including the Metro Green Line to Maryland
Committee, Bertie Backus Middle School Conversion Committee, and the Hospital Center
Community Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, Grace J. Lewis has served the residents of the District of Columbia with a
steadfast dedication to improving their quality of life.
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T hat this
resolution may be cited as the “Grace J. Lewis Recognition Resolution of 2023.”
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Grace J . Lewis for
her years of dedicatio n to the District of Columbia .
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.