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Councilmember M atthew Frumin Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie 3
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 6
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 10
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To recognize and honor Dr. Perétte Arrington, Head Coach of the Jackson- Reed High 14
School Volleyball Team, for achieving her 500th career coaching victory and for her outstanding 15
contributions to student-athletes and the broader community. 16
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WHEREAS, Dr. Perétte Arrington has served as the Head Coach of the Jackson- Reed 18
High School Varsity Volleyball Team, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence, 19
leadership, and mentorship in high school athletics; 20
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WHEREAS, under her exemplary leadership, the Jackson- Reed Tigers have secured 23 22
DCIAA Championships, one DCSAA State Volleyball Championship in 2021, and two DCSAA 23
runner-up titles, setting a high standard for volleyball in the District of Columbia; 24
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WHEREAS, Dr. Arrington has been recognized as the 2021 DCIAA Coach of the Year, 26
the 2021 DCSAA Coach of the Year, and the 2021 Washington Post All-Met Co-Coach of the 27
Year, reflecting her extraordinary ability to develop talent and cultivate a culture of teamwork, 28
perseverance, and sportsmanship; 29
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WHEREAS, under her leadership, the Jackson- Reed Volleyball Team has been ranked as 31
high as #10 in The Washington Post rankings, showcasing their dominance in the region; 32
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WHEREAS, through her guidance, countless student-athletes have excelled both on and 34
off the court, earning opportunities to compete at the collegiate level and developing invaluable 35
life skills; 36
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WHEREAS, Dr. Arrington has achieved the remarkable milestone of 506 career coaching 38
victories, an extraordinary accomplishment that speaks to her dedication, strategic expertise, and 39
the lasting impact she has had on the Jackson- Reed community; 40
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WHEREAS, her contributions extend beyond the volleyball court, as Dr. Arrington is a 42
clinical psychologist with the Department of Behavioral Health, serving as a role model, mentor, 43
and advocate for young people in the District while emphasizing the values of education, 44
discipline, and leadership; 45
46 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, this resolution 47
may be cited as the “Dr. Perétte Arrington Recognition Resolution of 2025”. 48
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The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Dr. Perétte Arrington on 50
achieving her 500th career win, commends her lasting contributions to high school athletics, and 51
extends its deepest appreciation for her dedication to empowering student athletes across the 52
District. 53
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This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the 55
District of Columbia Register. 56