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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-119
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 1, 2013
To recognize Fred Allen Swan Jr. and his over 15 years of experience providing social services throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
WHEREAS, Mr. Swan is a resident of the District of Columbia and resides in Ward 5;
WHEREAS, he is a graduate of Westfield State College, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology;
WHEREAS, upon completion of his undergraduate studies, Mr. Swan obtained his Master’s Degree from the Smith College School of Social Work;
WHEREAS, he is currently a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Facilitator for the Duluth Model Domestic Violence Intervention Program for batterers;
WHEREAS, since May 29, 2007, Mr. Swan has led the District of Columbia’s Department of Human Services’ Family Services Administration in its efforts to combat homelessness in the nation’s capital;
WHEREAS, in addition to his experience at the Department of Human Services, Mr. Swan has also had extensive experience in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area through his work with the Next Step Program, District of Columbia Housing Authority, KIDD International Home Care Inc., and the Housing Authority of Baltimore City;
WHEREAS, in April 2013, Mr. Swan was featured by Destiny – Pride Incorporated, a District nonprofit organization that facilitates and provides collaborative support, resources, and services to promote the social welfare of children, youth, and families, as their “Spotlight of the Month” for his professional contributions and accomplishments in the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Mr. Swan demonstrated a passion for helping others, a talent for cutting across silos to solve complex problems, and an ability to develop and lead staff; and
WHEREAS, his willingness to go beyond the call of duty has forever changed the lives of thousands of District residents when they needed government support the most.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Fred Allen Swan Jr. Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Fred Allen Swan Jr. for his commitment to the District of Columbia and its most vulnerable residents.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
