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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-131
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLULMBIA
November 3, 2015
To recognize and honor Frances Penn for her 40 years of federal service, 33 years of service in the private sector, and decades of commitment to community service in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Frances Penn was born in Kingstree, South Carolina, and furthered her studies at the Franklin School of Science and Arts in Philadelphia, Strayer University, and the University of Maryland University College;
WHEREAS, Frances Penn began her federal career on August 29, 1966, with the Adjutant General of the U.S. Army;
WHEREAS, France Penn retired from the U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, on September 30, 2001, after 35 years of service;
WHEREAS, Frances Penn began her career with Safeway Stores, Inc., on June 16, 1972, at the Safeway Store on Milwaukee Place, S.E., and retired from the Safeway Store on M Street, S.W., on May 30, 2005;
WHEREAS, Frances Penn was presented with the Roy Wilkins NAACP Award in July 1989 for her commitment and dedication to service;
WHEREAS, Frances Penn served as the President of the Woodridge South Community Association from January 2001 until December 2013, and currently serves as the Vice President;
WHEREAS, Frances Penn is the current Chairperson of the Fifth District Citizens’ Advisory Council and has served on the board from January 2001 to the present;
WHEREAS, Frances Penn was awarded the Frank Braxton Civilian Award for Outstanding Service by the Fifth District Citizens’ Advisory Council in October 2012;
WHEREAS, Frances Penn joined the Federal Communications Commission as a Human Resources Specialist in July 2010 and will retire on December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Frances Penn is the proud and loving mother of one daughter.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Frances Penn Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Frances Penn on the occasion of her retirement for her commitment and dedication to the residents of the District of Columbia and to the federal government.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
