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5- A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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4+Councilmember Zachary Parker Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. 2
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8+Councilmember Vincent C. Gray Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. 6
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12+Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Councilmember Janeese Lewis George 10
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16+Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau 14
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20+ Councilmember Matthew Frumin 18
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27+A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 25
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32+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 30
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36+To celebrate the achievements, contributions, and diversity of Caribbean communities and 34
37+declare June 2024 as Caribbean Heritage Month in the District of Columbia. 35
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39+WHEREAS, the Caribbean consists of 33 political entities, including 13 independent 37
40+nations, 12 dependencies, and seven territories. 38
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42+WHEREAS, the month was founded by Dr. Claire Nelson and was celebrated across 40
43+the nation for the first time by the Institute of Caribbean Studies in 2000; 41
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45+WHEREAS, the move to officially declare June as National Caribbean American 43
46+Month started in 2004 when a legislative bill was passed by Congresswoman Barbara Lee; 44
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10-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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12-June 11, 2024
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14-To celebrate the achievements, contributions, and diversity of Caribbean communities and
15-declare June 2024 as Caribbean Heritage Month in the District of Columbia.
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17-WHEREAS, the Caribbean consists of 33 political entities, including 13 independent
18-nations, 12 dependencies, and seven territories;
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20-WHEREAS, the month was founded by Dr. Claire Nelson and was celebrated across
21-the nation for the first time by the Institute of Caribbean Studies in 2000;
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23-WHEREAS, the move to officially declare June as National Caribbean American
24-Month started in 2004 when a legislative bill was passed by Congresswoman Barbara Lee;
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26-WHEREAS, a presidential proclamation declared June to be an annual recognition of
27-National Caribbean American Heritage Month to celebrate the contributions of Caribbean
28-Americans in the United States in 2006;
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30-WHEREAS, in 2006, actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph and basketball player Rick
31-Fox were named official spokespersons for National Caribbean American Heritage Month;
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33-WHEREAS, individuals of Caribbean descent have made substantial contributions to
34-American society in various fields, including science, education, politics, sports, business, and
35-civil rights, reflecting their dedication, resilience, and innovative spirit;
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37-WHEREAS, the Caribbean region, known for its vibrant culture, diverse heritage, and
38-profound influence on music, literature, cuisine, and the arts, has significantly enriched the
39-cultural landscape of the United States;
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41-WHEREAS, the recognition of Caribbean Heritage Month serves as an opportunity to
42-educate the public about the history and achievements of Caribbean-Americans, promoting an
43-inclusive society where all cultures are valued and respected;
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48-WHEREAS, the Office on Caribbean Affairs Establishment Act of 2020 was passed to
49-establish an Office on Caribbean Affairs to monitor the delivery of District services, and to
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51-make policy recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding housing, health, education,
52-employment, social services, public safety, and business opportunities for the District's
53-Caribbean community;
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55-WHEREAS, on June 2, 2022, Natalee S. Snider was appointed the Director of the
56-Mayor’s Office on Caribbean Community Affairs (MOCCA).
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58-RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
59-resolution may be cited as the “Caribbean Heritage Month Recognition Ceremonial
60-Resolution of 2024”.
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62-Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the many
63-contributions of the Caribbean community, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the
64-Caribbean community, and designates June 2024 as Caribbean Heritage Month in the District
65-of Columbia.
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67-Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
49+WHEREAS, a presidential proclamation declared June to be an annual recognition of 46
50+National Caribbean American Heritage Month to celebrate the contributions of Caribbean 47
51+Americans in the United States in 2006; 48
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53+WHEREAS, in 2006, actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph and basketball player Rick 50
54+Fox were named official spokespersons for National Caribbean American Heritage Month; 51
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56+WHEREAS, individuals of Caribbean descent have made substantial contributions to 53
57+American society in various fields, including science, education, politics, sports, business, and 54
58+civil rights, reflecting their dedication, resilience, and innovative spirit; 55
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60+WHEREAS, the Caribbean region, known for its vibrant culture, diverse heritage, and 57
61+profound influence on music, literature, cuisine, and the arts, has significantly enriched the 58
62+cultural landscape of the United States; 59
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64+WHEREAS, the recognition of Caribbean Heritage Month serves as an opportunity to 61
65+educate the public about the history and achievements of Caribbean-Americans, promoting an 62
66+inclusive society where all cultures are valued and respected; 63
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68+WHEREAS, the Office on Caribbean Affairs Establishment Act of 2020 was passed to 65
69+establish an Office on Caribbean Affairs to monitor the delivery of District services, and to 66
70+make policy recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding housing, health, education, 67
71+employment, social services, public safety, and business opportunities for the District's 68
72+Caribbean community; 69
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74+WHEREAS, on June 2, 2022, Natalee S. Snider was appointed the Director of the 71
75+Mayor’s Office on Caribbean Community Affairs (MOCCA). 72
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77+RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this 74
78+resolution may be cited as the “Caribbean Heritage Month Recognition Ceremonial 75
79+Resolution of 2024”. 76
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81+Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the many 78
82+contributions of the Caribbean community, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the 79
83+Caribbean community, and designates June 2024 as Caribbean Heritage Month in the District 80
84+of Columbia. 81
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86+Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 83
87+the District of Columbia Register. 84