ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
25-205
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 2, 2024
To recognize the brave and attentive workers at the Baby Einstein Child Development Center,
who safely evacuated 16 infants and children from the premises mere minutes before a
gas leak caused an explosion and the collapse of the neighboring building on January 18,
2024.
WHEREAS, the Baby Einstein Child Development Center, located at 1225 Marion Barry
Avenue Southeast, su stained serious damage after a gas explosion;
WHEREAS, Regina Snead, owner of Baby Einstein Child Development Center, and
other staff smelled gas and immediately leapt into action to evacuate 16 children and infants
minutes before the explosion;
WHEREAS, all of the children evacuated safely as a result of the vigilance, organization,
and direction of Baby Einstein Child Development Center’s staff; and
WHEREAS, Baby Einstein Child Development Center has provided District families in
Anacostia affordable, convenient, and consistent childcare for over 10 years and continues to
provide childcare for families at a temporary site until the facility can be rebuilt.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Baby Einstein Child Development Center Staff Recognition
Resolution of 2024”.
Sec. 2. The Council recognizes the heroic actions of the Baby Einstein Child
Development Center’s staff on January 18, 2024.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.