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5-A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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9-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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11-February 4, 2025
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13-To recognize Shawn Hilgendorf for his outstanding service to the Council of the District
14-of Columbia and his extraordinary contributions to the residents of the District
15-through his leadership, dedication, and expertise.
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17-WHEREAS, Shawn Hilgendorf served the Council of the District of Columbia
18-with distinction since 2013, working with 3 Council offices, including serving as the
19-Committee Director for the Committee on Fac ilities and Procurement, the Committee on
20-Government Operations and Facilities, and, most recently, the Committee on Housing,
21-and has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to the legislative and oversight
22-responsibilities entrusted to the Council;
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24-WHEREAS, since joining Council , Shawn Hilgendorf has held every role
25-imaginable on the legislative and committee sides of a Council office, excelling in each
26-with a calm and deliberate approach, earning the trust and respect of Councilmembers,
27-colleagues, advocates, and residents alike;
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29-WHEREAS, Shawn Hilgendorf is a steadfast leader and the driving force behind
30-significant legislative accomplishments, including reforms in special education, public
31-safety, and youth justice, policies supporting returning citizens, initiatives to improve
32-housing and homeless services, supports for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions,
33-improved public facility conditions for public school students, expan ded anti-
34-discrimination laws, and diligent stewardship of public lands, leaving an indelible impact
35-on the lives of District residents;
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37-WHEREAS, since 2016, Shawn Hilgendorf’s steady hand, deep institutional
38-knowledge, and diplomatic demeanor have made him an indispensable member of
39-Councilmember Robert White’s team and one of Councilmember White’s most trusted
40-advisors;
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42-WHEREAS, Shawn Hilgendorf is an exemplary colleague who is always
43-available to listen, work through challenges, and offer thoughtful insights, fostering a
44-collaborative and supportive work environment;
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4+ Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. 2
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7+A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 5
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11+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 9
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15+To recognize Shawn Hilgendorf for his outstanding service to the Council of the District 13
16+of Columbia and his extraordinary contributions to the residents of the District 14
17+through his leadership, dedication, and expertise. 15
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19+WHEREAS, Shawn Hilgendorf served the Council of the District of Columbia 17
20+with distinction since 2013, working with 3 Council offices, including serving as the 18
21+Committee Director for the Committee on Facilities and Procurement, the Committee on 19
22+Government Operations and Facilities, and, most recently, the Committee on Housing, 20
23+and has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to the legislative and oversight 21
24+responsibilities entrusted to the Council; 22
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26+WHEREAS, since joining Council, Shawn Hilgendorf has held every role 24
27+imaginable on the legislative and committee sides of a Council office, excelling in each 25
28+with a calm and deliberate approach, earning the trust and respect of Councilmembers, 26
29+colleagues, advocates, and residents alike; 27
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31+WHEREAS, Shawn Hilgendorf is a steadfast leader and the driving force behind 29
32+significant legislative accomplishments, including reforms in special education, public 30
33+safety, and youth justice, policies supporting returning citizens, initiatives to improve 31
34+housing and homeless services, supports for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, 32
35+improved public facility conditions for public school students, expanded anti-33
36+discrimination laws, and diligent stewardship of public lands, leaving an indelible impact 34
37+on the lives of District residents; 35
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39+WHEREAS, since 2016, Shawn Hilgendorf’s steady hand, deep institutional 37
40+knowledge, and diplomatic demeanor have made him an indispensable member of 38
41+Councilmember Robert White’s team and one of Councilmember White’s most trusted 39
42+advisors; 40
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44+WHEREAS, Shawn Hilgendorf is an exemplary colleague who is always 42
45+available to listen, work through challenges, and offer thoughtful insights, fostering a 43
46+collaborative and supportive work environment; 44
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50-WHEREAS, Shawn Hilgendorf’s intellect, expertise, and ability to navigate
51-complex policy issues have contributed to transformative change in the District, and his
52-commitment to fairness, equity, and collaboration have earned him the admiration of his
53-colleagues and the broader community; and
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55- WHEREAS, Shawn Hilgendorf’s departure leaves a significant void not only in
56-Councilmember Robert White’s office but also in the Council as a whole, where his
57-insights, wisdom, and leadership will be deeply missed.
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59-RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That
60-this resolution may be cited as the “Shawn Hilgendorf Recognition Resolution of 2025”.
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62-Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Shawn Hilgendorf for
63-his years of dedicated service and his lasting contributions to the residents of the District.
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65-Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
49+WHEREAS, Shawn Hilgendorf’s intellect, expertise, and ability to navigate 46
50+complex policy issues have contributed to transformative change in the District, and his 47
51+commitment to fairness, equity, and collaboration have earned him the admiration of his 48
52+colleagues and the broader community; and 49
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54+ WHEREAS, Shawn Hilgendorf’s departure leaves a significant void not only in 51
55+Councilmember Robert White’s office but also in the Council as a whole, where his 52
56+insights, wisdom, and leadership will be deeply missed. 53
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58+RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That 55
59+this resolution may be cited as the “Shawn Hilgendorf Recognition Resolution of 2025”. 56
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61+Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Shawn Hilgendorf for 58
62+his years of dedicated service and his lasting contributions to the residents of the District. 59
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64+Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of 61
65+publication in the District of Columbia Register. 62