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Chairman Phil Mendelson Councilmember Zachary Parker 3
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Councilmember Christina Henderson Councilmember Charles Allen 7
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Councilmember Matt Frumin Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie 11
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Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. Councilmember Anita Bonds 15
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Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau Councilmember Janeese Lewis George 19
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A CEREMONAL RESOLUTION 25
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 28
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To recognize and celebrate Elsie B. Harvey on her 100
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WHEREAS, Elsie B. Harvey was born in Appomattox, Virginia on February 28, 1924 where she 33
was raised by her parents along with four siblings; 34
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WHEREAS, after high school Elsie B. Harvey decided to move to the District of Columbia in her 36
20s and moved her mother to the District some time after and took care of her until she passed away at 37
age 97; 38
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WHEREAS, Elsie B. Harvey attended beauty school and was a beautician for over 15 years part-40
time, and worked in District Government at the Department of Public Works until she retired; 41
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WHEREAS, Elsie B. Harvey had three children with William Harvey: Randolph, Nelsine, and 43
Brenda; 44
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WHEREAS, Elsie B. Harvey has attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for over fifty years; and 46
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WHEREAS, Elsie B. Harvey has been a steadfast resident of the Ward 5 community and will 48
celebrate her 100
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birthday on February 28, 2024. 49
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this resolution 51
may be cited as the “Elsie B. Harvey 100
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Birthday Recognition Resolution of 2024”. 52
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Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia honors Elsie B. Harvey for her years of 54
dedication to her community, family, and friends where she has been a pillar in the community. 55
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Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the 57
District of Columbia Register. 58