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5		-	A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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9		-	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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11		-	October 3, 2023
12		-	To celebrate the annual 17 th Street High Heel Race, a unique and beloved LGBTQ+ tradition in
13		-	the District of Columbia.
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15		-	WHEREAS, on October 31, 1986, a group of 25 drag performers and enthusiasts held an
16		-	informal contest that involved running from JR’s Bar down 17th Street, N.W., to Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, upstairs to the bar for a shot of schnapps, and back;
17		-	WHEREAS, Clinton Winter’s victory was rewarded with a bottle of champagne and
18		-	immortal renown as the first ever winner of the 17th Street High Heel Race;
19		-	WHEREAS, the 17th Street High Heel Race has become an annual tradition that brings
20		-	together thousands of lively participants and spectators of all genders and sexualities the week of Halloween;
21		-	WHEREAS, the race is also a cherished community celebration showcasing the diversit y,
22		-	creativity, and vibrancy of members of the District’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,
23		-	and other gender and sexual minori ty (LGBTQ+) communities;
24		-	WHEREAS, in 2018, the District of Columbia Office of LGBTQ Affairs assumed
25		-	responsibility for organizing the annual 17th Street High Heel Race;
26		-	WHEREAS, the Office suspended the annual race in 2020 due to the COVID -19
27		-	pandemic but resumed the race in 2021; and
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29		-	WHEREAS, on, the beloved tradition will continue to bring together drag arti tists of all
30		-	backgrounds to show off their dazzling outfits and colorful high heel shoes to race down historic
31		-	17th Street, N.W.
32		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
33		-	resolution may be cited as the “ 17th Street High Heel Race Recognition Resolution of 2023”.
34		-	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia celebrates the 17th Street High Heel
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40		-	Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately .
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	18	+	Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. Councilmember Vincent C. Gray 17
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	23	+	Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Councilmember Brooke Pinto 22
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	28	+	Councilmember Zachary Parker Councilmember Chistina Henderson 27
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	33	+	Councilmember Matthew Frumin 32
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	37	+	A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 36
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	41	+	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 40
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	45	+	To celebrate the annual 17th Street High Heel Race, a unique and beloved LGBTQ+ tradition in 44
	46	+	the District of Columbia. 45
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	48	+	WHEREAS, on October 31, 1986, a group of 25 drag performers and enthusiasts held an 47
	49	+	informal contest that involved running from JR’s Bar down 17th Street, N.W., to Annie’s 48
	50	+	Paramount Steakhouse, upstairs to the bar for a shot of schnapps, and back; 49
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	52	+	WHEREAS, Clinton Winter’s victory was rewarded with a bottle of champagne and 51
	53	+	immortal renown as the first ever winner of the 17th Street High Heel Race; 52
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	55	+	WHEREAS, the 17th Street High Heel Race has become an annual tradition that brings 54
	56	+	together thousands of lively participants and spectators of all genders and sexualities the week of 55
	57	+	Halloween; 56
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	59	+	WHEREAS, the race is also a cherished community celebration showcasing the diversity, 58
	60	+	creativity, and vibrancy of members of the District’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, 59
	61	+	and other gender and sexual minority (LGBTQ+) communities; 60
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	63	+	WHEREAS, in 2018, the District of Columbia Office of LGBTQ Affairs assumed 62
	64	+	responsibility for organizing the annual 17th Street High Heel Race; 63
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	66	+	WHEREAS, the Office suspended the annual race in 2020 due to the COVID-19 65
	67	+	pandemic but resumed the race in 2021; and 66
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	69	+	WHEREAS, on, the beloved tradition will continue to bring together drag artitists of all 68
	70	+	backgrounds to show off their dazzling outfits and colorful high heel shoes to race down historic 69
	71	+	17th Street, N.W. 70
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	73	+	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , That this 72
	74	+	resolution may be cited as the “17th Street High Heel Race Recognition Resolution of 2023”. 73
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	76	+	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia celebrates the 17th Street High Heel 75
	77	+	Race and wishes each of the participants a speedy, vibrant, and safe race. 76
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	79	+	Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 78
	80	+	the District of Columbia Register. 79