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Councilmember Matthew Frumin 3
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 5
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 9
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To recognize Jonathan R. Alger for his inauguration as the 16
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President of American 13
University. 14
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WHEREAS, Mr. Alger officially began his service to American University as its 16
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president on July 1, 2024; 17
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WHEREAS, President Alger presides over an institution with eight schools and colleges, 19
over 170 programs, and more than 13,000 students, that has for 132 years fostered the next 20
generation of change makers; 21
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WHEREAS, President Alger previously served as president of James Madison University 23
for 12 years, where throughout his tenure the university advanced academic achievement, a sense 24
of community, civic activism by the students and community engagement by the University; 25
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WHEREAS, President Alger serves as the chair of the national board of directors for the 27
American Association of Colleges and Universities, chair of the Association of Governing 28
Boards’ Council of Presidents, and on the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics; 29
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WHEREAS, President Alger has already demonstrated his desire and commitment to the 31
American University community through over 30 listening sessions during the fall semester and 32
the launch of The Civic Life initiative; and 33
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WHEREAS, the Council shares the excitement of the American University community as 35
it embarks on its next chapter under President Alger’s leadership. 36
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IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF 38
COLUMBIA, that this resolution may be cited as the “American University President Jonathan 39
R. Alger Inaugural Recognition Resolution of 2025”. 40
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Sec. 2. The Council and District of Columbia welcome President Alger and his family 42
and embrace his desire to contribute to American University and the D.C. metro region 43
community. 44
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Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 46
the District of Columbia Register. 47