4575216 ACR 20-96, "The Kingsbury Center 75th Recognition Resolution of 2013"

a Ceremonial Resolution

20-96 

In the Council of the District of Columbia

September 17, 2013

 

 

To honor The Kingsbury Center on the occasion of its 75^th anniversary.

 

            WHEREAS, The Kingsbury Center was established in 1938 by educator Marion Kingsbury and is the oldest nonprofit educational organization addressing the needs of children and adults with learning disabilities and differences in the District of Columbia area;

 

            WHEREAS, The Kingsbury Center serves nearly 1,000 children, adults, and families through its pre-K to 12^th grade school, tutoring, diagnostic testing, and psychological services;

 

            WHEREAS, The Kingsbury Center was named in 2009 as Washington, D.C.’s first America’s Promise Place by America’s Promise Alliance, founded by General Colin Powell and Alma Powell;

           

            WHEREAS, since the high school’s founding, The Kingsbury Center graduates have been accepted to 89 unique colleges and universities located throughout the United States; and

 

            WHEREAS, during its 75-year history, The Kingsbury Center has helped transform the lives of over 10,000 children and adults so they can reach their full potential.

 

            RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “The Kingsbury Center 75^th Recognition Resolution of 2013”.

 

            Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia salutes and congratulates The Kingsbury Center on the occasion of 75 inspired years of service to individuals with learning differences, enriching their lives and equipping them to lead full and productive lives.

 

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