ENROLLED ORIGINAL
1
A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
25-160
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 5, 2023
To commemorate the Georgetown Montessori School (the “School”) and its founder, Ms. Lee
Allard, as it celebrates its 40
th
year in existence.
WHEREAS, Ms. Allard founded Georgetown Montessori School in 1983 in Grace
Episcopal Church at 1041 Wisconsin Ave N.W.;
WHEREAS, the School moved into 2 separate locations, 3038 Q St. N.W. and 1301 35
th
St. N.W., before returning the Grace Episcopal Church in 1993;
WHEREAS, the School educates young children betwee n the ages of 2 and 6 years old ,
and the staff and students remain a consistent presence in Georgetown, including working with
and donating to the Georgetown Ministry Center;
WHEREAS, the School also brings cheer to senior citizens in the community by visiting to
the senior retirement facility at 31
st
and Q Streets, N.W.;
WHEREAS, over 40 years in existence, the Sc hool has educated about 1,400 students
including the children of various former students, making the m a true “family school”;
WHEREAS, the School continues its tradition of educating young minds, each year
maintaining an international population of 40 children with a multilingual staff of teachers and
assistants, both AMI (Association Montessori International) and AMS (American Montessori
Society) trained.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T hat this
resolution may be cited as the “Georgetown Montessori School 40
th
Anniversary Recognition
Resolution of 2023.”
Sec. 2 The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Georgetown Montessori School
as is celebrates its 40
th
anniversary, and commends the school for its inclusive curriculum,
commitment to Montessori principles, and positive contributions to the Georgetown community.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.