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District Of Columbia 2023-2024 Regular Session

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3+______________________________ ____________________________ 1
4+Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. 2
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8+Councilmember Matthew Frumin Councilmember Christina Henderson 6
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12+A CEREMONIAL 10
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16+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 14
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20+To recognize and honor Dr. Robert Ray’s remarkable commitment to safeguarding the health and 18
21+welfare of District residents, and his distinguished years of public service in the District 19
22+of Columbia. 20
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24+WHEREAS, Dr. Robert Ray was born in New Jersey and moved to the District of 22
25+Columbia in 1975 and has since dedicated his life to enhancing the healthcare of residents within 23
26+the District of Columbia and its surrounding areas; 24
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28+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray a member of the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, earned a Bachelor of 26
29+Science degree in agriculture research from Rutgers University in 1969, exemplifying his 27
30+commitment to academic excellence and scholarship; 28
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32+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray furthered his education by graduating from Tufts Dental School in 30
33+1973, demonstrating his dedication to the field of dentistry; 31
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35+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray achieved Orthodontic Certification from the esteemed Howard Post 33
36+Graduate Orthodontic Program in September of 1975, showcasing his pursuit of specialized 34
37+knowledge and expertise; 35
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39+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray established his inaugural dental practice in Washington, DC in 1975 37
40+where he served the community with unwavering dedication and compassion; 38
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42+ WHEREAS, During the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Dr. Ray was one of few 40
43+orthodontists to treat patients that contracted the virus; 41
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45+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray additionally operated practices in Laurel, Frederick, and Bethesda, 43
46+Maryland, where he attended to as many as 90 patients daily; 44
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6-A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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9-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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11-June 11, 2024
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13-To recognize and honor Dr. Robert Ray’s remarkable commitment to safeguarding the health and welfare
14-of District residents, and his distinguished years of public service in the District of Columbia.
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16-WHEREAS, Dr. Robert Ray was born in New Jersey and moved to the District of
17-Columbia in 1975 and has since dedicated his life to enhancing the healthcare of residents within the District of Columbia and its surrounding areas;
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19-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray a member of the Zeta Beta Tau F raternity, earned a Bachelor of
20-Science degree in agriculture research from Rutgers University in 1969, exemplifying his commitment to academic excellence and scholarship;
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22-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray furthered his education by graduating from Tufts Dental School in
23-1973, demonstrating his dedication to the field of dentistry;
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25-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray achieved Orthodontic Certification from the esteemed Howard Post
26-Graduate Orthodontic Program in September of 1975, showcasing his pursuit of specialized knowledge and expertise;
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28-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray established his inaugural dental practice in Washington, DC in 1975
29-where he served the community with unwavering dedication and compassion;
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31- WHEREAS, During the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Dr. Ray was one of few
32-orthodontists to treat patients that contracted the virus;
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34-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray additionally operated practices in Laurel, Frederick, and Bethesda,
35-Maryland, where he attended to as many as 90 patients daily;
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37-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray's exemplary leadership qualities were recognized when he was
38-appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Dentistry from 1998 through 2008, demonstrating his commitment to upholding the highest standards of dental care and professional ethics;
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43-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray provided strategic leadership and guidance as the chairman of the
44-Board of Dentistry, overseeing regulatory affairs and ensuring compliance with dental practice
45-standards;
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47-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray was responsible for streamlining the license approval process,
48-reducing the timeline from 3 months to just one week;
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50-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray represented the Board of Dentistry at conferences, seminars, and
51-meetings to advocate for best practices and to stay abreast of industry advancements;
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53-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray was appointed to the Board of Whitman Walker Health by
54-Councilmember Jim Graham and served 3 years ;
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56-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray's professional affiliations and achievements also include serving as
57-president of the Robert T. Friedman Dental Association and Commissioner for the Commission
58-on Dental Accreditation where he served for 4 years, and a Dental board examiner for 15 years;
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61-WHEREAS, Dr. Ray officially retired in May 2023 and continues to mentor and provide
62-guidance to a new generation of orthodontists.
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64- RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
65-resolution may be cited as the “Dr. Robert Ray Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2024.”
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67- Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Dr. Robert Ray for
68-his passion to advocate and safeguard health standards, his volunteerism, and commitment to the
69-District of Columbia.
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71- Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
49+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray's exemplary leadership qualities were recognized when he was 46
50+appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Dentistry from 1998 through 2008, demonstrating his 47
51+commitment to upholding the highest standards of dental care and professional ethics; 48
52+ 49
53+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray provided strategic leadership and guidance as the chairman of the 50
54+Board of Dentistry, overseeing regulatory affairs and ensuring compliance with dental practice 51
55+standards; 52
56+ 53
57+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray was responsible for streamlining the license approval process, 54
58+reducing the timeline from three months to just one week; 55
59+ 56
60+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray represented the Board of Dentistry at conferences, seminars, and 57
61+meetings to advocate for best practices and to stay abreast of industry advancements; 58
62+ 59
63+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray was appointed to the Board of Whitman Walker Health by 60
64+Councilmember Jim Graham and served 3 years; 61
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66+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray's professional affiliations and achievements also include serving as 63
67+president of the Robert T. Friedman Dental Association and Commissioner for the Commission 64
68+on Dental Accreditation where he served for 4 years, and a Dental board examiner for 15 years; 65
69+and 66
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71+WHEREAS, Dr. Ray officially retired in May 2023 and continues to mentor and provide 68
72+guidance to a new generation of orthodontists. 69
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74+ RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this 71
75+resolution may be cited as the “Dr. Robert Ray Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2024.” 72
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77+ Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Dr. Robert Ray for 74
78+his passion to advocate for and safeguard health standards, his volunteerism, and commitment to 75
79+the District of Columbia. 76
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81+ Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 78
82+the District of Columbia Register. 79