4674447 ACR 20-115, "Verizon Recognition Resolution of 2013"  

  • A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

     

    20-115 

     

    IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

     

    October 1, 2013

     

     

    To recognize and honor Verizon’s charitable and civic contributions to the District of Columbia and support of innovative programs in the healthcare, education literacy, internet safety, domestic violence prevention, sustainability, community, and business development sectors.

     

                WHEREAS, over the past 5 years, Verizon has made more than $37 million in contributions to the District of Columbia and Verizon employees volunteered more than 50,000 hours to District of Columbia nonprofits to make a positive difference in their communities;

     

    WHEREAS, Verizon provided support for nonprofit organizations working to prevent domestic violence and serve the vital needs of women, families, and children;

     

    WHEREAS, through the HopeLine program, Verizon collected hundreds of used cell phones and donated them to victims of domestic violence;

     

    WHEREAS, Verizon worked with various nonprofits to promote reading, computer literacy, and student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math;

     

    WHEREAS, Verizon’s investments increased access to quality healthcare for women, seniors, children, and families across the District through meaningful partnerships with District-based organizations such as Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care and Unity Health Care to implement electronic medical record-keeping at numerous healthcare sites;

     

    WHEREAS, in early 2013, Verizon partnered with the University of the District of Columbia to launch its “Garden of the Senses,” where 4 new teaching gardens will be created on the Van Ness campus to provide students from the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences with hands-on agricultural and urban gardening experience and the opportunity to mentor District of Columbia elementary, middle, and high school students about how gardens beautify neighborhoods;

     

    WHEREAS, Verizon has supported local and regional economic development initiatives with partnering groups;

     

    WHEREAS, Verizon hosted 2 education, health, and technology fairs to offer seniors living in the District of Columbia vital healthcare information, one-on-one training on how to navigate the features of a wireless device, tips on being safe on the Internet, and information on emergency preparedness and discounted phone services;

     

    WHEREAS, in May of 2013, Verizon created a technology center at the Mayor’s Age-Friendly City Senior Symposium to educate older adults on the use of new technology;

     

    WHEREAS, in response to the recent District of Columbia Navy Yard shooting, the Verizon Foundation pledged $25,000 to The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region to assist families of the victims and persons injured in the attack; and

     

    WHEREAS, Verizon has invested millions of dollars to bring advanced 4G LTE and fiber-optic technology to city residents and businesses to increase educational achievement, access to healthcare, and economic development throughout the District of Columbia.

     

    RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Verizon Recognition Resolution of 2013”.

     

    Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Verizon and honors it for its contributions to the District and its support of community initiatives in all wards of the District.

     

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