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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		-	February 4, 2025
12		-	To honor and recognize the life of Derrick Ward and celebrate his profound contributions to
13		-	journalism, his unwavering dedication to the Washington, D.C., community, and his enduring legacy as a loving father and inspiring role model.
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15		-	WHEREAS, Derrick Ward was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and grew up in the
16		-	Marshall Heights and H Street Corridor neighborhoods, attended H.D. Woodson High School,
17		-	and graduated from the University of Maryland, reflecting his deep- rooted connection to the
18		-	community he served;
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20		-	WHEREAS, Derrick began his illustrious journalism career in radio, contributing to
21		-	esteemed stations such as WPFW, WAMU, and WTOP, where he covered significant events
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	3	+	Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie 3
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	7	+	Councilmember Wendell Felder Councilmember Matthew Frumin 7
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	11	+	Councilmember Brooke Pinto Councilmember Zachary Parker 11
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	13	+	A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 13
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	17	+	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 17
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	21	+	To honor and recognize the life of Derrick Ward and celebrate his profound contributions 21
	22	+	to journalism, his unwavering dedication to the Washington, D.C., community, and his enduring 22
	23	+	legacy as a loving father and inspiring role model. 23
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	25	+	WHEREAS, Derrick Ward was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and grew up in the 25
	26	+	Marshall Heights and H Street Corridor neighborhoods, attended H.D. Woodson High School, 26
	27	+	and graduated from the University of Maryland, reflecting his deep- rooted connection to the 27
	28	+	community he served; 28
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	30	+	WHEREAS, Derrick began his illustrious journalism career in radio, contributing to 30
	31	+	esteemed stations such as WPFW, WAMU, and WTOP, where he covered significant events 31
22	32		including the Iran- Contra hearings, September 11
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24		-	, and the Washington- area sniper shootings;
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26		-	WHEREAS, t hroughout his career, Ward served as a mentor to many aspiring journalists,
27		-	offering guidance and support to those entering the field. His leadership and dedication to
28		-	journalism left a lasting impact on his colleagues and the broader media community;
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30		-	WHEREAS, in 2006, Derrick joined News4 Washington as a reporter, bringing his
31		-	profound knowledge of the city’s history and his exceptional storytelling skills to television
32		-	audiences, earning the reputation of News4’s “ resident D.C. historian and poet”;
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34		-	WHEREAS, beyond his journalistic endeavors, Derrick was a talented musician, known
35		-	for his proficiency with the guitar, and was celebrated for his warmth, humor, and unwavering
36		-	dedication to his craft;
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38		-	WHEREAS, Derrick Ward passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 62;
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40		-	WHEREAS, Derrick is survived by his 3 children —Derrick Jr., Ian, and Marisa—who
41		-	continue to honor his legacy.
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43		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution
44		-	may be cited as the “Derrick Ward Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2025”. ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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49		-	The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the accomplishments of
50		-	Derrick Ward and congratulates him on a great season.
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52		-	This resolution shall take effect immediately.
	34	+	, and the Washington- area sniper shootings; 32
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	36	+	WHEREAS, t hroughout his career, Ward served as a mentor to many aspiring journalists, 34
	37	+	offering guidance and support to those entering the field. His leadership and dedication to 35
	38	+	journalism left a lasting impact on his colleagues and the broader media community. 36
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	40	+	WHEREAS, in 2006, Derrick joined News4 Washington as a reporter, bringing his 38
	41	+	profound knowledge of the city’s history and his exceptional storytelling skills to television 39
	42	+	audiences, earning the reputation of News4’s “ resident D.C. historian and poet”; 40
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	44	+	WHEREAS, beyond his journalistic endeavors, Derrick was a talented musician, known 42
	45	+	for his proficiency with the guitar, and was celebrated for his warmth, humor, and unwavering 43
	46	+	dedication to his craft; 44
	47	+	45 WHEREAS, Derrick Ward passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 62; 46
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	49	+	WHEREAS, Derrick is survived by his three children—Derrick Jr., Ian, and Marisa —48
	50	+	who continue to honor his legacy; 49
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	52	+	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, this resolution may be 51
	53	+	cited as the “Derrick Ward Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2025”. 52
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	55	+	The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the accomplishments of 54
	56	+	the Derrick Ward and congratulates him on a great season. 55
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	58	+	This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the 57
	59	+	District of Columbia Register. 58