District Of Columbia 2023-2024 Regular Session

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5		-	A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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7		-	25-226
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9		-	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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11		-	May 7, 2024
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	5	+	_____________________________ _______________________________ 3
	6	+	Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. Councilmember Anita Bonds 4
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	11	+	Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. Councilmember Matthew Frumin 9
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	15	+	_____________________________ _______________________________ 13
	16	+	Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Councilmember Christina Henderson 14
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	21	+	A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 19
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	24	+	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 22
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14	28		To recognize and commemorate the United States Foreign Service on their 100
15	29		th
16		-	anniversary.
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18		-	WHEREAS, the Robers Act united diplomatic and consular services into the United States
19		-	Foreign Service in 1924;
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	30	+	anniversary. 26
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	32	+	WHEREAS, the Robers Act united diplomatic and consular services into the United States 28
	33	+	Foreign Service in 1924; 29
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21	35		WHEREAS, now, in 2024, we celebrate the 100
22	36		th
23		-	anniversary of continuing to strengthen this
24		-	vital institution and its global network;
	37	+	anniversary of continuing to strengthen this 31
	38	+	vital institution and its global network; 32
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	40	+	WHEREAS, the United States Foreign Service resolved that in commemoration of the 100 years 34
	41	+	of dedicated service by the United States Foreign Service, they, as representatives of our nation’s 35
	42	+	diplomacy, commit to furthering the value of peace, cooperation, and democracy around the world, and 36
	43	+	its dedication to advancing the principles of freedom and democracy, championing human rights, and 37
	44	+	fostering international collaboration; 38
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	46	+	WHEREAS, we recognize the tireless efforts of the almost 17,000 professionals serving across 40
	47	+	six different United States agencies both overseas and within our borders, and honor their contributions to 41
	48	+	American history and global progress; 42
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	50	+	WHEREAS, the Foreign Services will celebrate their centennial through a series of events and 44
	51	+	activities where their members will engage in meaningful dialogue, promote cultural exchange, and 45
	52	+	inspire the next generation of diplomats; 46
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	54	+	WHEREAS, this centennial celebration serves as a testament to the enduring importance of 48
	55	+	American diplomacy in shaping a more secure and prosperous global future; 49 2
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26		-	WHEREAS, the United States Foreign Service resolved that in commemoration of the 100 years
27		-	of dedicated service by the United States Foreign Service, they, as representatives of our nation’s
28		-	diplomacy, commit to furthering the value of peace, cooperation, and democracy around the world, and
29		-	its dedication to advancing the principles of freedom and democracy, championing human rights, and
30		-	fostering international collaboration;
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32		-	WHEREAS, we recognize the tireless efforts of the almost 17,000 professionals serving across 6
33		-	different United States agencies both overseas and within our borders, and honor their contributions to
34		-	American history and global progress;
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36		-	WHEREAS, the Foreign Services will celebrate their centennial through a series of events and
37		-	activities where their members will engage in meaningful dialogue, promote cultural exchange, and
38		-	inspire the next generation of diplomats;
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40		-	WHEREAS, this centennial celebration serves as a testament to the enduring importance of
41		-	American diplomacy in shaping a more secure and prosperous global future;
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43		-	WHEREAS, we congratulate the Foreign Service on their 100 years of American diplomacy and
44		-	the continued legacy of excellence in service to our nation and our world.
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46		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T hat this resolution
47		-	may be cited as the “United States Foreign Service Recognition Resolution of 202 4.”
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49		-	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia hereby honors and recognized the US foreign
50		-	Service on a century of leadership and commitment to the ideals of democracy and freedom.
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52		-	Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
	57	+	50 WHEREAS, we congratulate the Foreign Service on their 100 years of American diplomacy and 51
	58	+	the continued legacy of excellence in service to our nation and our world. 52
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	60	+	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this resolution 54
	61	+	may be cited as the “United States Foreign Service Recognition Resolution of 202 4.” 55
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	63	+	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia hereby honors and recognize s the US Foreign 57
	64	+	Service on a century of leadership and commitment to the ideals of democracy and freedom. 58
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	66	+	Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the 60
	67	+	District of Columbia Register. 61