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5		-	A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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7		-	25-144
8		-	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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10		-	November 7, 2023
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12		-	To posthumously recognize and honor Reverend Doctor Sandra Butler-Truesdale for her
13		-	significant contributions to our local j azz community and her outstanding years of public
14		-	service in the District of Columbia.
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	4	+	Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. 2
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	7	+	________________________________ ________________________________ 5
	8	+	Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Councilmember Anita Bonds 6
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	11	+	______________________________ ________________________________ 9
	12	+	Councilmember Brianne K, Nadeau Councilmember Vincent C. Gray 10
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	15	+	_______________________________ ________________________________ 13
	16	+	Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Councilmember Matthew Frumin 14
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	20	+	A CEREMONIAL 18
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	22	+	__________ 20
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	25	+	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 23
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	27	+	____________________ 25
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	29	+	To posthumously recognize and honor Reverend Doctor Sandra Butler-Truesdale for her 27
	30	+	significant contributions to our local jazz community and her outstanding years of public 28
	31	+	service in the District of Columbia. 29
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16	33		WHEREAS, Dr. Butler-Truesdale was born in Washington, DC on November 15
17	34		th
18		-	, 1939,
19		-	and devoted her life to preserving, protecting and promoting the artistic legacies of the District’s
20		-	professional musicians;
	35	+	, 1939, 31
	36	+	and devoted her life to preserving, protecting and promoting the artistic legacies of the District’s 32
	37	+	professional musicians; 33
	38	+	34
	39	+	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler-Truesdale was the founder and chair of DC Legendary 35
	40	+	Musicians, Inc., an organization that preserves, protects, and promotes the artistic legacy, 36
	41	+	contributions, and well-being of the District’s jazz scene; 37
	42	+	38
	43	+	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler-Truesdale, was a lifelong advocate, jazz historian, and servant 39
	44	+	leader who dedicated herself to the betterment of the District of Columbia; 40
	45	+	41
	46	+	WHEREAS, throughout her illustrious life, Dr. Butler-Truesdale demonstrated an 42
	47	+	unwavering commitment to public service, serving as Chair of the DC Democrat Party, Chair of 43
	48	+	the Ward 4 Democrats, Commissioner of ANC 4C07, Ward 4 Representative to the DC Board of 44
	49	+	Education, Chair of the Citizens Advisory Council, Chair of the Communications Workers of 45
	50	+	America's Affordable Housing Committee, and Associate Pastor of Metropolitan AME Church; 46
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22		-	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler-Truesdale was the founder and chair of DC Legendary
23		-	Musicians, Inc., an organization that preserves, protects, and promotes the artistic legacy,
24		-	contributions, and well-being of the District’s jazz scene;
	53	+	WHEREAS, Sandra Butler-Truesdale most recently called Southwest and Ward 6 her 48
	54	+	home, becoming an active voice to support her neighborhood and extend arts and music 49
	55	+	throughout the Southwest community, especially with collaboration on regular cultural and 50
	56	+	musical gatherings, such as Westminster Presbyterian Church's well known Friday Night Jazz 51
	57	+	series that features legendary District artists and musicians; 52
	58	+	53
	59	+	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler-Truesdale also served as a prolific author, sharing her profound 54
	60	+	knowledge and insights in local publications, enlightening readers about the rich history of the 55
	61	+	Black community in the District; 56
	62	+	57
	63	+	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler-Truesdale’s remarkable leadership was instrumental in the 58
	64	+	redevelopment and restoration of the Campbell Heights Senior Citizens Apartments, as well as 59
	65	+	the restoration of the historic Paul Laurence Dunbar Apartments at 15th & U St., NW; 60
	66	+	61
	67	+	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler-Truesdale played an integral role in the rejuvenation of the 62
	68	+	historic Howard Theatre, a monumental cultural institution that had been dormant for two 63
	69	+	decades; 64
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	71	+	WHEREAS, her impact stretched beyond the realm of politics, as Dr. Butler-Truesdale 66
	72	+	exhibited a deep commitment to empowering the community by nurturing young artists, 67
	73	+	supporting local music, and mentoring future leaders; 68
	74	+	69
	75	+	WHEREAS, her dedication as a DC music historian, along with her work alongside 70
	76	+	iconic musicians such as Ray Charles and James Brown, earned her recognition and respect in 71
	77	+	the world of music; 72
	78	+	73
	79	+	WHEREAS, her powerful voice echoed across the District through WPFW Radio (89.3 74
	80	+	FM), where she served as a programmer, writer, and producer, notably on shows like "Don't 75
	81	+	Forget the Blues" and "Jazz Stories,” forging connections with countless listeners; 76
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	83	+	WHEREAS, in one of her last interviews before her passing, Dr. Butler-Truesdale 78
	84	+	expressed that she would miss engaging with people, underscoring her deep love for connecting 79
	85	+	with others; and 80
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	87	+	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler-Truesdale’s legacy as an advocate, historian, musician, 82
	88	+	community organizer, and mentor serves as an enduring testament to the possibilities of a life 83
	89	+	lived with passion, purpose, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of people and 84
	90	+	communities; 85
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	92	+	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, this resolution 87
	93	+	may be cited as the “Reverend Doctor Sandra Butler-Truesdale Ceremonial Recognition of 88
	94	+	2023”. 89
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	96	+	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the life and 91
	97	+	legacy of Reverend Doctor Sandra Butler-Truesdale as a Washingtonian, a historian, an 92
	98	+	advocate, a musician, and a community builder. 93
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26		-	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler-Truesdale, was a lifelong advocate, j azz historian, and servant
27		-	leader who dedicated herself to the betterment of the District of Columbia;
28		-
29		-	WHEREAS, throughout her illustrious life, Dr. Butler-Truesdale demonstrated an
30		-	unwavering commitment to public service, serving as Chair of the DC Democrat Party, Chair of
31		-	the Ward 4 Democrats, C ommissioner of ANC 4C07, Ward 4 Representative to the DC Board of
32		-	Education, Chair of the Citizens Advisory Council, Chair of the Communications Workers of
33		-	America's Affordable Housing Committee, and Associate Pastor of Metropolitan AME Church;
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35		-	WHEREAS, Sandra Butler-Truesdale most recently called Southwest and Ward 6 her
36		-	home, becoming an active voice to support her neighborhood and extend arts and music
37		-	throughout the Southwest community, especially with collaboration on regular cultural and
38		-	musical gatherings, such as Westminster Presbyterian Church's well known Friday Night Jazz
39		-	series that features legendary District artists and musicians;
40		-
41		-	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler -Truesdale also served as a prolific author, sharing her profound
42		-	knowledge and insights in local publications, enlightening readers about the rich history of the
43		-	Black community in the District;
44		-
45		-	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler -Truesdale’s remarkable leadership was instrumental in the
46		-	redevelopment and restoration of the Campbell Heights Senior Citizens Apartments, as well as
47		-	the restoration of the historic Paul Laurence Dunbar Apartments at 15th & U St., NW;
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52		-	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler -Truesdale played an integral role in the rejuvenation of the
53		-	historic Howard Theatre, a monumental cultural institution that had been dormant for 2 decades;
54		-
55		-	WHEREAS, her impact stretched beyond the realm of politics, as Dr. Butler -Truesdale
56		-	exhibited a deep commitment to empowering the community by nurturing young artists,
57		-	supporting local music, and mentoring future leaders;
58		-
59		-	WHEREAS, her dedication as a DC music historian, along with her work alongside
60		-	iconic musicians such as Ray Charles and James Brown, earned her recognition and respect in
61		-	the world of music;
62		-
63		-	WHEREAS, her powerful voice echoed across the District through WPFW Radio (89.3
64		-	FM), where she served as a programmer, writer, and producer, notably on shows like "Don't
65		-	Forget the Blues" and "Jazz Stories ,” forging connections with countless listeners;
66		-
67		-	WHEREAS, in one of her last interviews before her passing, Dr. Butler -Truesdale
68		-	expressed that she would miss engaging with people, underscoring her deep love for connecting
69		-	with others; and
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71		-	WHEREAS, Dr. Butler -Truesdale’s legacy as an advocate, historian, musician,
72		-	community organizer, and mentor serves as an enduring testament to the possibilities of a life
73		-	lived with passion, purpose, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of people and
74		-	communities.
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76		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
77		-	resolution may be cited as the “Reverend Doctor Sandra Butler-Truesdale Ceremonial
78		-	Recognition Resolution of 2023” .
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80		-	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the life and
81		-	legacy of Reverend Doctor Sandra Butler-Truesdale as a Washingtonian, a historian, an
82		-	advocate, a musician, and a community builder.
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84		-	Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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	101	+	Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 95
	102	+	the District of Columbia Register. 96