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District Of Columbia Council Bill CER25-0227

District Of Columbia 2023-2024 Regular Session

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6+___________________________ ______________________________ 3
7+Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. Councilmember Anita Bonds 4
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11+Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. Councilmember Matthew Frumin 8
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17+A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 14
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20+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 17
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24+ To recognize and commemorate the Institute of Gerontology at the University of the 21
25+District of Columbia on 44 years of service to the senior citizen community in the District. 22
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27+ WHEREAS, the Institute of Gerontology at the University of the District of Columbia 24
28+has been a beacon of service, knowledge and support for our senior community for 44 years; 25
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30+WHEREAS, the Institute of Gerontology has played a pivotal role in advancing the well-27
31+being of the urban elderly by introducing a plethora of different programs to meet their needs; 28
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33+WHEREAS, the Institute of Gerontology has been a cornerstone of volunteerism, 30
34+recruiting and training thousands of senior volunteers who have provided invaluable 31
35+companionship, assistance with errands, and essential services to their fellow seniors in the 32
36+District of Columbia; 33
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38+WHEREAS, the Senior Companion and Respite Aide volunteer program has successfully 35
39+improved the lives of seniors, with dedicated volunteers offering over 87,000 hours of 36
40+community service in 2023 alone, contributing to the overall health and vitality of the 37
41+community; 38
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43+WHEREAS, the Institute of Gerontology has extended its reach to diverse communities 40
44+showcasing a commitment to inclusivity and cultural diversity; 41
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46+WHEREAS, the Senior Tuition Program, established since 1978, has demonstrated a 43
47+commitment to lifelong learning by offering free tuition to DC residents encouraging seniors to 44
48+continue their education; 45
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7-A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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11-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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13-May 7, 2024
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16-To recognize and commemorate the Institute of Gerontology at the University of the District of Columbia
17-on 44 years of service to the senior citizen community in the District.
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19- WHEREAS, the Institute of Gerontology at the University of the District of Columbia has been a
20-beacon of service, knowledge and support for our senior community for 44 years;
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22-WHEREAS, the Institute of Gerontology has played a pivotal role in advancing the well-being of
23-the urban elderly by introducing a plethora of different programs to meet their needs;
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25-WHEREAS, the Institute of Gerontology has been a cornerstone of volunteerism, recruiting and
26-training thousands of senior volunteers who have provided invaluable companionship, assistance with
27-errands, and essential services to their fellow seniors in the District of Columbia;
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29-WHEREAS, the Senior Companion and Respite Aide volunteer program has successfully
30-improved the lives of seniors, with dedicated volunteers offering over 87,000 hours of community service
31-in 2023 alone, contributing to the overall health and vitality of the community;
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33-WHEREAS, the Institute of Gerontology has extended its reach to diverse communities
34-showcasing a commitment to inclusivity and cultural diversity;
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36-WHEREAS, the Senior Tuition Program, established since 1978, has demonstrated a commitment
37-to lifelong learning by offering free tuition to DC residents encouraging seniors to continue their
38-education;
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40-WHEREAS, the Institute of Gerontology has pioneered programs such as the Body Wise Senior
41-Exercise Program, providing cost-free exercise programs and health-related initiatives to DC seniors
42-promoting wellness, fitness, and prevention knowledge.
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44- RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T hat this resolution
45-may be cited as the “UDC Institute of Gerontology Recognition Resolution of 202 4.”
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47- Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia hereby honors and recognize s the Institute of
48-Gerontology at the University of the District of Columbia for the dedication of their volunteers to
49-enhancing the quality of life for the elderly and promoting a culture of community service and lifelong
50-learning for the past 44 years.
51- Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
52+WHEREAS, the Institute of Gerontology has pioneered programs such as the Body Wise 47
53+Senior Exercise Program, providing cost-free exercise programs and health-related initiatives to 48
54+DC seniors promoting wellness, fitness, and prevention knowledge. 49
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56+ RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this 51
57+resolution may be cited as the “UDC Institute of Gerontology Recognition Resolution of 2024.” 52
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59+ Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia hereby honors and recognizes the 54
60+Institute of Gerontology at the University of the District of Columbia for the dedication of their 55
61+volunteers to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly and promoting a culture of community 56
62+service and lifelong learning for the past 44 years. 57
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64+ Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 59
65+the District of Columbia Register. 60