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a Ceremonial Resolution
20-97
In the Council of the District of Columbia
September 17, 2013
To recognize the fine contributions to the people of the District of Columbia by Ms. Marie over the years and to declare August 31, 2013, as “Ms. Marie Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Ms. Marie has been married to a certain Mr. Jimmy for over 20 years and, as a couple, they have worked as a dynamic duo to help those in recovery;
WHEREAS, Ms. Marie has personally helped hundreds of people and has contributed to the successful restart of those that entered the program;
WHEREAS, she is remembered saying, “hurt [blank blank] hurt”, and known by many and speaks directly to her level of passion and personal commitment to helping those on the journey;
WHEREAS, Ms. Marie is an awesome example for all women of The POWER, and her steadfast commitment to sobriety is truly admirable and well respected;
WHEREAS, she is extremely resourceful, kind, compassionate, inspiring, elegant, and aging gracefully, and her love shown to others is invaluable; and
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2013, Ms. Marie celebrated 30 years of uninterrupted sobriety.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "Ms. Marie Recognition Resolution of 2013".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Ms. Marie for her unyielding service and care to residents of the District of Columbia, especially Clean and Sober Streets Organization, and hereby declares August 31, 2013, as “Ms. Marie 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.
