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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-164
THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
February 4, 2014
To recognize and honor Xavier Hawkins for his long-standing commitment to the Ward 8 community.
WHEREAS, Xavier Hawkins has shown by example the art of being a steadfast servant as he has relentlessly served the Ward 8 community for many years;
WHEREAS, Xavier Hawkins is an employee of Interstate, a 70-year-old company of 3 generations of Morrissettes originally from the Barry Farm community in Ward 8, that for the past 22 years has delivered toys to the more than 800 children of Barry Farm on Christmas Eve as a way to give back to the community where it got its start;
WHEREAS, Xavier Hawkins has volunteered to be “Santa” for the past 8 years and, despite having been shot by a pellet gun while delivering toys to the children of Barry Farm last Christmas Eve, intends to continue serving the children of Barry Farm through this effort next year;
WHEREAS, Xavier Hawkins brings integrity, compassion, and commitment to all endeavors in which he engages on behalf of the Ward 8 community, vividly illustrating true model citizenship and compassion; and
WHEREAS, Xavier Hawkins provides a source of energy to us all as he represents a shining example of the good and decent citizens that reside throughout this city and Ward 8 is very fortunate to have his service.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Xavier Hawkins Recognition Resolution of 2014".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the tireless service of Xavier Hawkins in the Ward 8 community.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
