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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-146
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 3, 2013
To recognize and honor the contributions of Gail Edwards to the District of Columbia on her retirement as the Executive Vice President of the District of Columbia Building Industry Association.
WHEREAS, Gail Edwards has provided over 40 years of service to the District of Columbia Building Industry Association (“DCBIA”) and earned the respect and love of all members of DCBIA as a tireless worker on behalf of the building industry;
WHEREAS, Gail Edwards started her career with DCBIA in 1972, when DCBIA’s predecessor, the District of Columbia Builders Association (“DCBA”) was chartered to represent the residential development community;
WHEREAS, Gail Edwards guided the fledgling association through the rough early days at a time when interest rates were high and very little construction was being done in the District;
WHEREAS, Gail Edwards led the consolidation of DCBA and the Commercial Industrial Council to create the new District of Columbia Building Industry Association;
WHEREAS, Gail Edwards led DCBIA through highs and lows of the District of Columbia real estate market in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s;
WHEREAS, under Gail Edwards’ leadership, DCBI has grown to over 475 members;
WHEREAS, Gail Edwards has served 15 Presidents of DCBIA’s Board of Directors, participated in 21 community improvement day events, and has overseen 29 Annual Awards Dinners;
WHEREAS, Gail Edwards was a founding member of what is now known as the DC Business Coalition;
WHEREAS, Gail Edwards’ contributions to DCBIA as an institution and making DCBIA a leading voice for the real estate development industry are immeasurable; and
WHEREAS, Gail Edwards has committed her time, talents, and focused efforts in service to the betterment of the District of Columbia through her work for DCBIA.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Gail Edwards Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Gail Edwards for her outstanding contributions and invaluable service to the District of Columbia and DCBIA.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
