5863376 ACR 21-151, Norma May Perry Recognition Resolution of 2015  

  • A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

     

    21-151 

     

    IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

     

    December 15, 2015

     

    To recognize Norma May Perry’s contributions to the citizens of the District of Columbia and her fellow Ward 8 residents through her activism and outstanding community service.

     

    WHEREAS, Norma May Perry was born in Washington, D.C. on April 9, 1931 to the late William Jackson and Mary Lee Pinnix;

     

    WHEREAS, Norma May Perry was employed with the District of Columbia government’s Department of Employment Services for over 30 years;

     

    WHEREAS, Norma May Perry received the Community Activist Director’s Samaritan Award from the District of Columbia Department of Corrections;

     

    WHEREAS, Norma May Perry was a long-standing member of the Fort Stanton Civic Association and a coordinator for the community garden;

     

    WHEREAS, Norma May Perry was accepted through the United Planning Organization into the New Careers Training Program in February 1968;

     

    WHEREAS, Norma May Perry attended the Washington Technical Institute (now the University of the District of Columbia) and Howard University, and because of her life experiences, endeavors, and concern for people in the community, she was accepted in the Social Services Field;

     

    WHEREAS, Norma May Perry has received an array of certificates and awards for community services., including the Certificate of Recognition from the Women of Union Temple Baptist Church (“UTBC”), Good Samaritan Award from UTBC Sunday School, Community Activist Director’s Samaritan Award from the District of Columbia Department of Corrections, and a Certificate of Appreciation from Fort Stanton Civic Association and the UTBC Pastor’s Award of Appreciation; and

     

    WHEREAS, one of the greatest awards presented to Norma May Perry was the “Theodore R.  Hagan’s Public Service Award” for outstanding community service.


     

    RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Norma May Perry Recognition Resolution of 2015”.

     

    Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia hereby honors Norma May Perry for her

    outstanding service and positive impact on behalf of the citizens of the District of Columbia.

     

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