4747488 ACR 20-154, "Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. 35th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2013"
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-154
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 17, 2013
To recognize Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. on its 35th anniversary and for investing in District of Columbia artists, promoting women’s self-determination, and supporting cultural awareness.
WHEREAS, Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)4 leadership development organization dedicated to fostering cultural enrichment and committed to advocating for civic and social responsibility;
WHEREAS, Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. was founded on December 14, 1978, at Long Island University by 24 conscious and innovative women to develop self-determined and motivated community leaders;
WHEREAS, Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc., endeavors to elevate the awareness of its members and the community-at-large to the richness and diversity of their respective ancestral history;
WHEREAS, Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. has contributed 35 years of service to the community and recently began the Artist Networking & Mentor Initiative to invest in young District artists;
WHEREAS, Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc.’s Artist Networking & Mentor Initiative was created to pair young emerging artists with professional and established adult artists, create networking and mentoring relationships, and aid in advancing the students’ opportunities, skills and creativity;
WHEREAS, Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. has collaborated with the Allstate Corporation and the Ward 5-based Edgewood/Brookland Family Support Collaborative to provide a financial wellness workshop for women and design a financial wellness series that will focus on college students and low-middle income families in the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. has supported the District-based Asa Restoration Project, a historical archaeological excavation in Egypt of a 25th Dynasty Priest, and hosts annual fundraisers for the project in Ward 5; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the aforementioned projects, Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. has developed other initiatives, including the Angela Pauling Memorial Scholarship and the Dr. John Henrik Clarke Commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp campaign.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. 35th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. on the occasion of its 35th anniversary and for their continued commitment to building women leaders, educating the community on cultural awareness, and investing in artists in Washington D.C.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
