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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-118
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 1, 2013
To honor and celebrate milestone anniversaries for Fit Physique and City Fitness—2 dedicated and accomplished small businesses in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Fit Physique was established 30 years ago and is now the oldest woman-owned fitness business in the District;
WHEREAS, Fit Physique opened the City Fitness gym—the only woman-owned gym in the District—in Cleveland Park 20 years ago this month;
WHEREAS, City Fitness has been recognized by The Washington City Paper as one of the best gyms in the District of Columbia, having been named Runner-Up in that category as recently as 2013;
WHEREAS, co-owner Dega Schembri was recognized by Sports Focus magazine as one of the “10 Women in Fitness Who Has Made a Difference;”
WHEREAS, co-owner Lucinda LeRee was the lead trainer for Sports Illustrated’s Super Shape video series; and
WHEREAS, the owners of City Fitness have supported local, national, and international socially responsible nonprofits such as Girls on the Run, Workout For Hope AIDS, Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walk-a-Thon, and the Ugandan Children’s Charity Foundation.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “City Fitness Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The District of Columbia recognizes the many accomplishments of these successful businesses, their anniversary this month, and their commitment to improving the health and fitness of the community.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
