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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 20-124
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
November 5, 2013
To recognize, honor, and express our overwhelming gratitude to Donnell Floyd for his commitment and passion for music and for his numerous contributions to the community and to the District of Columbia and her citizens.
WHEREAS, Donnell Floyd was born and raised in Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, Donnell Floyd began playing the saxophone in the 4th grade, but didn't realize his love for the instrument until 10th grade when he attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts;
WHEREAS, Donnell Floyd joined the infamous Go-Go band Rare Essence while still attending high school;
WHEREAS, Donnell Floyd performed with Rare Essence for almost 2 decades, from 1983 to 2001;
WHEREAS, Donnell Floyd recorded songs with famous artists such as Dough E. Fresh, Heavy D, and Redman during his stint with Rare Essence;
WHEREAS, Donnell Floyd's passion for all things music spawned his creativity to produce famously known classics like "Work the Walls", "Lock It," and "Overnight Scenario";
WHEREAS, in 2001, Donnell Floyd aspired to reach new heights in his musical career and became a member of a new band called Familiar Faces (formerly known as 911);
WHEREAS, Donnell Floyd as a member of Familiar Faces performed with national recording artists such as Montell Jordan, Tony Terry, Fantasia, Marsha Ambrosius, and R Kelly, to name a few;
WHEREAS, Donnell Floyd developed a reputation as the premier performer in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, known for his explosive and entertaining performances night
after night;
WHEREAS, Donnell Floyd's phenomenal stage presence captured the attention of the legendary "Godfather of Go-Go", Chuck Brown, and. as a result, Floyd was invited to join the stage with his band, becoming a marquee performer at venues nationally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, Donnell Floyd continues to delight his fans musically and artistically by developing new talent in the Washington, D.C. area.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the "Donnell Floyd Recognition Resolution of 2013".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes, honors, and salutes Donnell Floyd for his commitment and passion for people and for his numerous contributions to the District of Columbia and her citizens, and declares October 19, 2013, as "Donnell Floyd 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.
