ENROLLED ORIGINAL
A RESOLUTION
25-481
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 2, 2024
To declare the existence of an emergency with respect to the need to symbolically designate the portion of
the public alley system within Square 0179 abutting Lot 111, as Annie’s Way and to repeal the
previous symbolic designation of Annie’s Way.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution
may be cited as the “Annie’s Way Designation Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024”.
Sec. 2. (a) Councilmember Pinto introduced the Annie’s Way Designation Amendment Act of
2023, as introduced on October 3, 2023 (Bill 25-534) (“the permanent bill”), to symbolically designate
the public alley system within Square 0179 as Annie’s Way. The location is in Ward 2.
(b) The permanent bill was introduced to honor Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, which has
created a welcoming gathering spot and been a consistent and active supporter of the LGBTQQIA+
community since its opening in 1948. The restaurant’s namesake, Annie Kaylor, was dedicated to her
customers and gave tireless support to the LGBTQQIA+ community at a time when such acceptance was
all too rare.
(c) On April 2, 2024, the Council approved the permanent bill on second reading. Because the
permanent bill will not go into effect until after the required congressional review period, emergency
legislation is necessary to ensure that the street sign will be installed before the District’s annual Capital
Pride celebrations in June 2024.
Sec. 3. The Council determines that the circumstances enumerated in section 2 constitute
emergency circumstances making it necessary that the Annie’s Way Designation Emergency Act of 2024
be adopted after a single reading.
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.