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a Ceremonial Resolution
20-98
In the Council of the District of Columbia
September 17, 2013
To recognize the contributions of Kebedshachew N. Girma to the District of Columbia on the occasion of her Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony on June 23, 2013, on Otis Place, N.W., in Ward 1, and to declare June 23, 2013, as “Kebedshachew N. Girma Day” in the District Columbia.
WHEREAS, Kebedshachew N. Girma is an outstanding leader in the Ethiopian community, and is a source of loving support to her family, friends, and neighbors;
WHEREAS, Kebedshachew N. Girma is a loving source of inspiration and hope in the Ethiopian community by virtue of having immigrated to Washington, D.C., working hard, believing in the American Dream, starting her own business, and buying her own home;
WHEREAS, Kebedshachew N. Girma’s community involvement and activism has been of service to the residents of the District of Columbia, she has touched the lives of hundreds, and has earned the respect and love of many as a champion working to find solutions to the needs and problems facing the Ethiopian community;
WHEREAS, Kebedshachew N. Girma continues to be a tireless advocate for Ethiopians and other minorities and immigrants in the Ward 1 community; and
WHEREAS, Kebedshachew N. Girma has committed her time and talents in service to the betterment of the District of Columbia through her work for Ethiopians, minorities, and immigrants, in the Ward 1 Community.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "Kebedshachew N. Girma Recognition Resolution of 2013".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Kebedshachew N. Girma for her outstanding contribution and invaluable service to the District of Columbia, and hereby declares June 23, 2013, as “Kebedshachew N. Girma Day” in the District Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
