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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
25-157
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 5, 2023
To recognize and honor Dr. Grace Holloman Davis , on the occasion of her 100th birthday, for her
many years of service to the District as an educator and dedicated advocate of community
service.
WHEREAS, Dr. Grace Holloman Davis was born in the District on November 8, 1923;
WHEREAS, Dr. Davis’ father was the pastor of Second Street Baptist Church located on
3rd Street, NW, and where she is still an active member today;
WHEREAS, Dr. Davis received her Bachelor’s degree from Miner Teachers College, her
Master’s degree from the University of Chicago, and her Doctor in Education (Ed.D) degree from
George Washington University;
WHEREAS, Dr. Davis was a mathematics teacher for several years at Shaw Junior High
School and Cardozo High School, later becoming the Director of Grants for the District of
Columbia Public Schools;
WHEREAS, Dr. Davis has also been active in community service with her Alpha Kappa
Alpha sorority for more than 80 years;
WHEREAS, at age 100, Dr. Davis continues her life-long presence and committed service
to her church, driving to Sunday morning worship service and providing volunteer service at her
church twice weekly for several hours;
WHEREAS, Dr. Davis provides exceptional support to the Southwest Waterfront Chapter
of the AARP, and has dedicated herself to the AARP ’s motto of “To Serve, Not To Be Served”;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Davis celebrated her 100th birthday on November 8, 2023, with the
Southwest Waterfront Chapter of the AARP recognizing her at its November 15, 2023 Chapter
meeting.
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the "Dr. Grace Holloman Davis 100th Birthday Recognition Resolution
of 2023".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Dr. Grace Holloman
Davis, on the occasion of her 100th birthday, for her many years of service to the District as an
educator and dedicated advocate of community service.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.