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Councilmember Zachary Parker Councilmember Anita Bonds 2
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Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Matthew Frumin 6
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Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Councilmember Christina Henderson 10
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Councilmember Brooke Pinto Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie 14
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 17
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20
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To c ommemorate the Georgetown Montessori School (the “School”) and its founder, Ms. 23
Lee Allard, as it celebrates its 40
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year in existence. 24
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WHEREAS, Ms. Allard founded Georgetown Montessori School in 1983 in Grace 26
Episcopal Church at 1041 Wisconsin Ave N.W.; 27
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WHEREAS, the School moved into two separate locations, 3038 Q St. N.W. and 1301 25
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St. N.W., before returning the Grace Episcopal Church in 1993; 30
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WHEREAS, the School educates young children betwee n the ages of two and six years 32
old; 33
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WHEREAS, the staff and students at the School are a consistent presence in Georgetown, 35
making daily walks to Volta Park for recess and field days; 36
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WHEREAS, the School also brings cheer to senior citizens in the community, including 38
visits to the senior retirement facility at 31
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and Q Streets, N.W.; 39
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WHEREAS, over forty years in existence, the Sc hool has educated about 1,400 students 41
including the children of various former students, making the m a true “family school”; 42
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WHEREAS, the School continues its tradition of educating young minds, each year 44
maintaining an international population of 40 children with a multilingual staff of teachers and 45 2
assistants, both AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori 46
Society) trained. 47
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this 49
resolution may be cited as the “Georgetown Montessori School 40
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Anniversary Recognition 50
Resolution of 2023.” 51
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Sec. 2 The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Georgetown Montessori School 53
as is celebrates its 40
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anniversary, and commends the school for its inclusive curriculum, 54
commitment to Montessori principles, and positive contributions to the Georgetown community. 55
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 56
the District of Columbia Register. 57