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a Ceremonial Resolution
20-105
In the Council of the District of Columbia
September 17, 2013
To recognize and celebrate Betty Green, the District of Columbia Department of Corrections Chaplain, for being selected as the Salvation Army 2013 Chaplain of the year.
WHEREAS, Chaplain Green began her distinguished career with the District of Columbia Department of Corrections in 1973;
WHEREAS, Chaplain Green has held a number of positions throughout her tenure and with each demonstrated a steadfast commitment to, and love for, the field of corrections;
WHEREAS, Chaplain Green is known by her co-workers and peers as a visionary
leader who continuously strives to broaden the services and support offered to offenders during incarceration and upon their release to the community;
WHEREAS, Chaplain Green is credited with being one of the founders of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections Linking Institutions, Neighborhoods and Community Services initiative, which brings together representatives from faith and community-based organizations and the public sector to form a network of pre-release and post-release resources for the inmate population;
WHEREAS, Chaplain Green has made major contributions to the District of Columbia Department of Correction’s re-entry programming efforts, led the volunteer corps, and established partnerships that supported the start of another very important departmental initiative, Community Resource Day, which allows inmates preparing for community release to directly access housing, employment, education, and other resources crucial to successful reintegration; and
WHEREAS, Chaplain Green also serves as Assistant to the Pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Northeast Washington, D.C.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Betty Green Chaplain of the Year Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and celebrates the distinguished service and extensive accomplishments of Chaplain Green and extends special congratulations to her for being honored as the Salvation Army 2013 Chaplain of the Year.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
