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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
25-168
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
January 9, 2024
To celebrate and honor Reverend H. Lionel Edmonds for his dedicated service to the faith-based
community and commitment to responsible community redevelopment in Washington, D.C.
WHEREAS, Rev. Edmonds has faithfully served as the Senior Pastor of Mt. Lebanon
Baptist Church for over 30 years, commencing his dedicated service in November 1992;
WHEREAS, Rev. Edmonds , a distinguished alumnus of Howard University with a
master’s degree in religious studies, has demonstrated a commitment to intellectual
and spiritual enrichment;
WHEREAS, Rev. Edmonds played a pivotal role in co- founding the Washington Interfaith
Network (WIN) in October 1996, a transformative organization dedicated to fostering citizen empowerment, accountability of elected officials, and addressing community issues across the District;
WHEREAS, Rev. Edmonds established the Mt. Lebanon Community Development
Corporation (CDC) in 2006 to enhance local civic life through initiatives such as affordable housing, health and wellness education, job training, and workforce development;
WHEREAS, under Sr. Pastor Edmonds ’s visionary leadership, the Mt. Lebanon CDC
successfully transformed an historic apartment building known as “The Oakmont” from a former crack house to a multi-use affordable housing development, featuring offices for small
businesses and community space for meetings and gatherings;
WHEREAS, the Mt. Lebanon CDC, in collaboration with Mission First -Housing Group
and Urban Matters-Development Partners, LLC, converted the former M.M. Washington School
into an 82- unit senior affordable housing facility named “House of Lebanon” in December 2013,
providing essential housing and community space for senior D .C. residents;
WHEREAS, Rev. Edmonds is a member of the Washington, D.C. Hall of Fame and has
received the Legacy Award for his work.
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T hat this
resolution may be cited as the “Rev. H. Lionel Edmonds Recognition Resolution of 2023.”
Sec. 2 The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Rev . H. Lionel
Edmonds for his exceptional leadership and many contributions to the spiritual, social, and
economic well-being of our community.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.