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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
25-158
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 5, 2023
To recognize and celebrate Ms. Monica Bibbs for 35 years of service to the District of
Columbia public schools and her contributions as an educator, administrator, and
community member upon the occasion of her retirement.
WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs attended H.D. Cooke Elementary School, St. Patrick’s Academy,
and Immaculata High School in her elementary and secondary years, and earned undergraduate
and graduate degrees from the University of the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs began her professional and teaching career in 1987 in the
mathematics department of H.D. Woodson Senior High School, and taught secondary
mathematics, summer school mathematics, and other courses, and served in the central
administration as the mathematics content specialist for 18 years;
WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs then accepted a role as the Assistant Principal of W.B. Patterson
Elementary School and served in that position for 2 years and was then promoted to the position
of Director of School Strategies and Logistics;
WHEREAS, M s. Bibbs tenure as an educator and administrator has been marked by
excellence in leadership, strategy, and initiative;
WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and
has participated in community service initiatives since joining the sorority in 1985;
WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs has demonstrated a commitment to developing team members
and the next generation of youth and educators;
WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs has nurtured and contributed to the success of thousands of
students in Wards 7 and 8 specifically and throughout the District, and worked tirelessly to meet
the educational and developmental needs of District youth.
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Monica Bibbs Retirement Recognition Resolution of 2023”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the 35 years of exemplary
service provided by Ms. Bibbs and congratulates her on her retirement.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.