4663098 ACR 20-123, "Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School Recognition Resolution of 2013"

 

ENROLLED  ORIGINAL

 

 

 

 

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 20-123

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

November 5, 2013

 

To recognize and honor the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School as it opens an additional campus in Ward 5 and to declare October 9, 2013, as "Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School Day" in the District of Columbia.

 

WHEREAS, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of immigrants by investing and supporting their journeys to achieve the American Dream;

 

WHEREAS,  Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School's programs have helped thousands of adults obtain high school diplomas, pass citizenship exams, and become United States citizens;

 

WHEREAS, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School will expand and open a new 50,000-square-foot campus at 514 V Street, N.E., in Ward 5;

 

WHEREAS, the new campus will be named after Sonia Gutierrez, who is currently the chief executive officer and founder of the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School;

 

WHEREAS, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School will serve more than 500 students; and

 

WHEREAS, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School's expansion would not have been possible without the support of the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriot Foundation and the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation.

 

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this

resolution may be cited as the "Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School Recognition Resolution of 2013".

 

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia finds it appropriate to recognize and honor Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, and declares October 9, 2013, as "Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School Day" in the District of Columbia.

 

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.