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4+Chairman Phil Mendelson 2
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6+A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 4
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9+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 7
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13+To recognize and acknowledge Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes for his work as the founding 11
14+Chairman of the Board of the D.C. Policy Center, and his many other notable 12
15+professional achievements. 13
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17+ WHEREAS, Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes has devoted a lifetime of leadership and service 15
18+to the Washington, D.C. community through his pioneering work in law, business, civic 16
19+engagement, and urban development; 17
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21+ WHEREAS, As Chairman of The Wilkes Company, Mr. Wilkes has demonstrated a 19
22+commitment to shaping a better future for the District through innovative vision; 20
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24+ WHEREAS, Mr. Wilkes’ leadership extends beyond the D.C. Policy Center as evidenced 22
25+by his many distinguished roles—including Chairman of the Washington Children’s Foundation, 23
26+Chairman of Board of Directors of the National Theatre Foundation, Trustee and Leadership 24
27+Council Member of the Federal City Council, founding member of The Developer Roundtable, 25
28+and founding Director of both the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District and 26
29+the NoMa Business Improvement District—and further enriched by his service as Chairman of the 27
30+NoMa Parks Foundation; 28
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32+ WHEREAS, Mr. Wilkes’ commitment to community development, education, and the arts 30
33+is further exemplified by his appointment to the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of 31
34+Maryland by Governor Parris Glendening and his membership in the James Madison Council at 32
35+The Library of Congress; 33
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37+ WHEREAS, Mr. Wilkes’ many contributions have not only fostered significant progress 35
38+in urban planning and policy but also set a benchmark for civic responsibility and visionary 36
39+leadership within the broader D.C. community, enriching both individual lives and shared 37
40+communities; 38
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42+ WHEREAS, under Mr. Wilkes leadership, the D.C. Policy Center expanded its research 40
43+areas to include the city’s economy, housing, workforce, and public education, contributing 41
44+reliable and timely research that informed many policies adopted by the Council and the Mayor. 42
45+Deliverables include in-depth analyses of the city’s budget and financial position, elements that 43
46+make the District more competitive, initiatives that make housing more plentiful, and programs 44
47+designed to improve equitable access to education and the success of the District’s public school 45
48+students; 46
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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-March 4, 2025
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13-To recognize and acknowledge Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes for his work as the founding
14-Chairman of the Board of the D.C. Policy Center, and his many other notable professional achievements.
15- WHEREAS, Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes has devoted a lifetime of leadership and service
16-to the Washington, D.C. community through his pioneering work in law, business, civic engagement, and urban development;
17- WHEREAS, As Chairman of The Wilkes Company, Mr. Wilkes has demonstrated a
18-commitment to shaping a better future for the District through innovative vision;
19- WHEREAS, Mr. Wilkes’ leadership extends beyond the D.C. Policy Center as evidenced
20-by his many distinguished roles—including Chairman of the Washington Children’s Foundation,
21-Chairman of Board of Directors of t he National Theatre Foundation, Trustee and Leadership
22-Council Member of the Federal City Council, founding member of The Developer Roundtable, and founding Director of both the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District and the NoMa Business Improvement District—and further enriched by his service as Chairman of the
23-NoMa Parks Foundation; WHEREAS, Mr. Wilkes’ commitment to community development, education, and the arts
24-is further exemplified by his appointment to the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland by Governor Parris Glendening and his membership in the James Madison Council at The Library of Congress;
25- WHEREAS, Mr. Wilkes’ many contributions have not only fostered significant progress
26-in urban planning and policy but also set a benchmark for civic responsibility and visionary
27-leadership within the broader D.C. community, enriching both individual lives and shared
28-communities;
29- WHEREAS, under Mr. Wilkes leadership, the D.C. Policy Center expanded its research
30-areas to include the city’s economy, housing, workforce, and public education, contributing reliable and timely research that informed many policies adopted by the Council and the Mayor.
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36-Deliverables include in-depth analyses of the city’s budget and financial position, elements that
37-make the District more competitive, initiatives that make housing more plentiful, and programs
38-designed to improve equitable access to education and the success of the District’s public school
39-students;
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41- WHEREAS, the D.C. Policy Center’s expanded research efforts have resulted in the
42-implementation of important legislation, including proposals that: bolstered housing preservation
43-programs, created the Equitable Access option in the District’s Common Lottery and the Education
44-to Employment data system, formed the Research Practice Partnership in education, and helped
45-reduce costs for thousands of small businesses;
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47- WHEREAS, Mr. Wilkes stepped down as Chairman of the Board of the D.C . Policy Center
48-on October 15, 2024, but continues to provide leadership and guidance to the organization as its
49-Chairman Emeritus; and
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51- WHEREAS, Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes has created an enduring legacy of public service
52-and dedication to the improvement of residential life and business in District of Columbia.
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54-RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
55-resolution may be cited as the “Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of
56-2025”.
57-Sec. 2. The Council recognizes and commends Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes for his steadfast
58-service, guidance, and contributions as the founding Chairman of the Board of the D.C. Policy
59-Center and celebrates the significant benefits that his rich professional legacy has provided to the
60-District of Columbia.
61-Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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51+ WHEREAS, the D.C. Policy Center’s expanded research efforts have resulted in the 48
52+implementation of important legislation, including proposals that: bolstered housing preservation 49
53+programs, created the Equitable Access option in the District’s Common Lottery and the Education 50
54+to Employment data system, formed the Research Practice Partnership in education, and helped 51
55+reduce costs for thousands of small businesses; 52
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57+ WHEREAS, Mr. Wilkes stepped down as Chairman of the Board of the D.C. Policy Center 54
58+on October 15, 2024, but continues to provide leadership and guidance to the organization as its 55
59+Chairman Emeritus; and 56
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61+ WHEREAS, Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes has created an enduring legacy of public service 58
62+and dedication to the improvement of residential life and business in District of Columbia. 59
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64+RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 61
65+resolution may be cited as the “Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 62
66+2025”. 63
67+Sec. 2. The Council recognizes and commends Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes for his steadfast 64
68+service, guidance, and contributions as the founding Chairman of the Board of the D.C. Policy 65
69+Center and celebrates the significant benefits that his rich professional legacy has provided to the 66
70+District of Columbia. 67
71+Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 68