District Of Columbia 2023-2024 Regular Session

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1		-	ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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	4	+	MURIEL BOWSER
	5	+	MAYOR
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	8	+	October 17, 2024
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	10	+	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
	11	+	Chairman
	12	+	Council of the District of Columbia
	13	+	John A. Wilson Building
	14	+	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
	15	+	Washington, DC 20004
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	17	+	Dear Chairman Mendelson:
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	19	+	In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
	20	+	142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 4 of the Commission on Arts and
	21	+	Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-22; D.C. Official Code § 39-203), I am
	22	+	pleased to nominate the following individual:
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	24	+	Ms. Maggie O’Neill
	25	+	Rhode Island Avenue, NW
	26	+	Washington, DC 20001
	27	+	(Ward 2)
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	29	+	for appointment as a public member of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, filling a vacant
	30	+	seat formerly held by Amy Bormet, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end June 30, 2025.
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	32	+	Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
	33	+	nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
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	35	+	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
	36	+	do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
	37	+	Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
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	39	+	Sincerely,
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	43	+	Muriel Bowser
	44	+	Mayor 1
	45	+	2 hairman Phil Mendelson
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	47	+	at the request of the Mayor
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	50	+	6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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	54	+	10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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	59	+	15 To confirm the appointment of Maggie O'Neill to the Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
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	62	+	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
	63	+	18 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on the Arts and Humanities Maggie O'Neill
	64	+	19 Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
	65	+	20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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	67	+	22 Maggie O'Neill
	68	+	23 Rhode Island A venue, NW
	69	+	24 Washington,
	70	+	DC 20001
	71	+	25 (Ward 2)
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	73	+	27 as a public member of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, established by section 4 of
	74	+	28 the Commission on the Arts and Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-22;
	75	+	29 D.C. Official Code§ 39-203), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Amy Bormet, for the
	76	+	30 remainder of an unexpired term to end June 30, 2025.
	77	+	31 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
	78	+	32 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
	79	+	33 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Maggie O'Neill
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	82	+	"I believe color is the answer. I believe art creates the most unlikely and profound connection between people all over the world. I was put on this planet
	83	+	to create art, create spaces, and create connection and conversation through my work."
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	85	+	Professional Summary
	86	+	Creative and dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience as a cultural leader, artist, and designer in Washington, D.C.
	87	+	Demonstrated success in supporting the city's creative community through innovative design projects, community-focused initiatives,
	88	+	and public art exhibitions. Entrepreneurial spirit with a proven track record of transforming commercial spaces, including the iconic
	89	+	Willard Hotel, and contributing to the cultural landscape of the nation's capital.
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	91	+	Notable Achievements and Recognition
	92	+	• Personally delivered a portrait to President Obama in 2012.
	93	+	• Featured on embassy walls globally, as well as in prestigious hotels like Sofitel, Four Seasons, and Rosewood.
	94	+	• Named the 2018 Official Artist of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
	95	+	• Created immersive pop-up art activations, such as cherry blossoms made from D.C. parking tickets.
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	97	+	Public Art Projects
	98	+	• "The Women Who Will" (Pennsylvania Avenue, 50 x 50 mural commissioned by Tishman Speyer and Lyft to celebrate
	99	+	Women's History Month).
	100	+	• "Together" (Collaborative mural inspired by the 2017 Women's March, supported by Shaw Main Streets & Artbox DC, and
	101	+	the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Public Art Building Communities grant program).
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	103	+	Professional Experience
	104	+	SWATCHROOM, Washington, D.C.
	105	+	Founder and Creative Director
	106	+	• Led a creative design firm with a robust portfolio of 55+ commercial spaces in the District, including restaurants and iconic
	107	+	hotels.
	108	+	• Spearheaded the complete reimagining of the historic Willard Hotel.
	109	+	• Executed community-focused projects, such as pop-ups and murals, designed to be inclusive and spark open dialogue.
	110	+	• Positioned as a cultural leader at the intersection of arts and hospitality.
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	112	+	Vote for Your Daughter (VFYD), Washington, D.C.
	113	+	Founder and Creative Director
	114	+	• Initiated and led the VFYD public art exhibit and campaign, aiming to defend the rights of American women and girls.
	115	+	• Currently fundraising to create 51 statues of young girls with life-sized fiberglass figures, collaborating with 51 selected artists.
	116	+	• Utilizing art as a vehicle to educate voters and raise awareness of issues affecting women and girls.
	117	+	Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
	118	+	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
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	123	+	Maggie O’Neill
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7		-	A RESOLUTION
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11		-	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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13		-	December 17, 2024
14		-	To confirm the appointment of Ms. Maggie O’Neill to the Commission on the Arts and
15		-	Humanities.
16		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, t hat this
17		-	resolution may be cited as the “Commission on the Arts and Humanities Maggie O’Neill
18		-	Confirmation Resolution of 2024”.
19		-	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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21		-	Ms. Maggie O’Neill
22		-	Rhode Island Avenue, NW
23		-	Washington, DC 20001 (Ward 2 )
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25		-	as a member with specific interest, ability, or experience in theatre and performing arts of the
26		-	Commission on the Arts and Humanities, established by section 4 of the Commission on the Arts
27		-	and Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1- 22; D.C. Official Code § 39- 203),
28		-	filling a vacant seat formerly held by Amy Bormet , for a term to end June 30, 2025.
29		-	Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
30		-	nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
31		-	Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
	125	+	Ms. Maggie O’Neill is an artist, designer, and creative entrepreneur
	126	+	based in the District of Columbia. Living and working in the
	127	+	neighborhood of Shaw, her work is inspired by local landscapes and
	128	+	cultural icons, her travels abroad, notable women, and fashion. In
	129	+	2012, Ms. O’Neill had the honor of personally delivering a portrait to
	130	+	President Obama, and in 2014 her “DC Uncle Sam” was featured on
	131	+	the front page of The New York Times .
	132	+	She is the co-founder of SWATCHROOM, a full-service design, art
	133	+	and fabrication studio. Through SWATCHROOM, she’s designed
	134	+	notable commercial spaces and private residencies throughout the Mid- Atlantic, including more
	135	+	than twenty restaurants and the offices for incubator 1776 in Washington, New York, and Dubai.
	136	+	She has also designed custom installation pieces for real estate developers, private commissions,
	137	+	and companies like Twitter and Microsoft.
	138	+	Ms. O’Neill is a fine artist, best known for her iconic pop impressionistic paintings of iconic
	139	+	Washington, D.C. landmarks and people, like her “Pop Capitol” and “Flynn’s Jefferson
	140	+	Memorial.” She’s been the featured speaker for Creative Mornings DC, a two- time winner of the
	141	+	design category for DC Inno’s “50 on Fire,” named a “Woman of Influence” by Capitol File in
	142	+	2015, and her art was featured on the cover of DC Magazine’s December 2016 issue, among other
	143	+	accolades.
	144	+	In addition to her work, Ms. O’Neill is focused on giving back to her community and paying it
	145	+	forward. She is the founder of SUPERFIERCE, a national traveling art exhibit that highlights
	146	+	female artists, benefits local charities and mentors aspiring artists. Proceeds from her artwork have
	147	+	benefited organizations like Research Down Syndrome, Autism Speaks, Habitat for Humanity,
	148	+	DC Central Kitchen, and Project Soar. Additionally, she is active in her local community as a
	149	+	board member of Shaw Main Streets, a commercial revitalization and historic preservation non-
	150	+	profit.
	151	+	A Ward 2 resident, Ms. O’Neill earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the
	152	+	College of the Holy Cross. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	153	+	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
	154	+	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
	155	+	______________________________________________________________________________
	156	+	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
	157	+	To:
	158	+	From:
	159	+	Date:
	160	+	Subject:
	161	+	Tomas Talamante, S teve
	162	+	Walker
	163	+	Betsy Cavendish
	164	+	October 16, 2024
	165	+	Leg
	166	+	al sufficiency review of the Resolution nominating Maggie O’Neill as a
	167	+	member of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities
	168	+	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolutions and
	169	+	found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
	170	+	hesitate to call me at 202-724-7681.
	171	+	______________________________
	172	+	Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish