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Councilmember Matthew Frumin 3
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 5
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 9
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To recognize, honor, and celebrate the late Judith “Judy” Havemann for her public service. 13
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Havemann, though born in Vinton, Iowa, was a longtime resident of 15
the District of Columbia, where she worked at the Washington Post for 33 years, and served as 16
the first elected Commissioner of Single Member District 3A02 in ANC 3A until her death; 17
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Havemann was a dedicated and responsive representative for her 19
constituents while serving on the ANC; 20
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Havemann earned her BA in Journalism from Michigan State 22
University and, after graduating, reported for the Chicago American and then for the Sun-Times 23
where she met her husband Joel Havemann; 24
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Havemann entered journalism at a time when the field included few 26
women, eventually serving as chief newsroom recruiter at the Washington Post, finding and 27
mentoring budding journalists, some of whom went on to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize; 28
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WHEREAS, during her time at the Washington Post, Mrs. Havemann was a delightful 30
and respected colleague to many, bringing her powers of observation, talent at writing and 31
editing, sense of humor, and joy to the newsroom and to readers; for example, as food editor she 32
created a beloved annual “Cookie Issue” during the holiday season; 33
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WHEREAS, upon leaving the Washington Post in 2006, Mrs. Havemann edited the 35
Wilson Quarterly, an award-winning digital journal published by the Woodrow Wilson 36
International Center for Scholars here in the District; 37
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WHEREAS Mrs. Havemann went on to teach journalism at the University of Maryland 39
College Park and became director of public affairs of the National Endowment for the 40
Humanities; 41
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Havemann ra n as a write-in candidate in the 2022 General Election for 43
the new ANC3A02 seat; 44
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Havemann was a passionate and effective advocate on behalf of her 46
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3A constituents, particularly in making available 47
information about the new WMATA bus routes proposed in the Better Bus initiative; 48
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Havemann passed away on July 28, 2024; 50
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Havemann is survived by her children, Theresa, Anne, William, and 52
Margaret, and her seven grandchildren; 53
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IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY TH E COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF 55
COLUMBIA, that this resolution may be cited as the “Judith Havemann Posthumous 56
Recognition Resolution of 2024”. 57
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Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes, honors, and celebrates Judith 59
“Judy” Havemann for her considerable contributions to the District. 60
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Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 62
the District of Columbia Register. 63