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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
July 11, 2023
To recognize and thank Ward 8 resident Travis -Dread-Hughes for his service to the District
and dedication to improving health outcomes for vulnerable individuals and families.
WHEREAS, Travis Dread -Hughes was born in St. Louis, Missouri and later moved to
Alton, Illinois and Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, Mr. Dread-Hughes attended Carr Lane School, Alton Senior High School,
and Southern Illinois University, where he earned Bachelor of Science and Master in Education degrees;
WHEREAS, Mr. Dread-Hughes served as Associate Director and Deputy Project
Director for the Tobacco Free Families Campaign of the American Lung Association of the District of Columbia from 2007 to 2009;
WHEREAS, Mr. Dread Hughes served as a Certified Addiction Counselor and
Compliance Specialist for the District Department of Health’s Addiction Prevention Recovery
Administration from 2009 to 2015;
WHEREAS, since 2015, Mr. Dread- Hughes has served as a Behavioral Training
Specialist and Community Outreach Specialist with the District Department of Behavioral Health;
WHEREAS, Mr. Dread-Hughes has achieved certifications in Addition Counseling,
Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Tobacco Treatment, Co- Occurring Disorder Capability Training,
and Mental Health First Aid;
WHEREAS, Mr. Dread-Hughes is the recipient of awards recognizing his work,
including the “Thank You Award” from MPD’s 7
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District, the Chairman’s Award from the
Ward 8 Health Council, the “Walk That Talk” Certificate of Appreciation from KRA
Corporation, named a “Resource Go -To Person” and recognized for “O utstanding Community
Support and Engagement” by Bridging the Gap, as well as being the Regular Guys Scholarship;
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dread-Hughes is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; in
addition, Mr. Dread-Hughes is part of the Prince Hall Masonic Houses, Blue House, Red House,
Purple House, Black House, and Consistory. Mr. Dread-Hughes is also a member of the
Shriners;
WHEREAS, Mr. Dread-Hughes is a cancer survivor;
WHEREAS, Mr. Dread-Hughes lives by the motto “do unto others as you would have
them do unto you – help somebody,” and lives it every day as he provides critical support to
vulnerable District families and communities.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Travis Dread-Hughes Recognition Resolution of 202 3”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and thanks Ward 8 resident
Travis-Dread-Hughes for his service to the District and dedication to improving health
outcomes for individuals and families.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.