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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-301
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 2, 2014
To recognize and acknowledge the tenure of the outgoing chairmen of the Ward 3 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions.
WHEREAS, Advisory Neighborhood Commission (“ANC”) 3B Chairman Brian Cohen, representing ANC 3B05 since 2006, helped accelerate the long-debated and long-delayed renovation of Stoddert Elementary School; less than 3 years after his ascension to the commission, construction was underway and by 2010, the new Stoddert School and adjoining Glover Park Recreation Center were open to the public;
WHEREAS, Mr. Cohen applied his resilience to achieve a wide range of neighborhood improvements including more efficient bus service, enhanced pedestrian safety and walkability, additional bike infrastructure, and many other streetscape improvements in the Glover Park area;
WHEREAS, ANC 3D Chairwoman Gayle Trotter, representing 3D09, successfully advocated for her constituents ensuring that school boundary alterations would not negatively affect those in her district;
WHEREAS, Ms. Trotter tactfully conducted meetings in a manner that all opinions were voiced and respected while maintaining respect for time and the issues; her commitment to the ANC will truly be missed by her colleagues;
WHEREAS, ANC 3E Chairman Matt Frumin, representing 3E05 since 2008, has been an effective leader in our neighborhood, not only on the ANC, but also as a member of the Mayor’s Power Line Undergrounding Taskforce, the D.C. Advisory Committee on Student Assignment, and chairman of the Wilson High School Management Corporation;
WHEREAS, Mr. Frumin’s leadership has advanced beneficial policies for Ward 3 and the District in its entirety by spearheading the modernization of Wilson High School, sponsoring effective compromise between the neighborhood and American University when discussing the university’s expansion plan, and continuing to be a passionate advocate for the improvement of all District of Columbia schools;
WHEREAS, ANC 3G Chairman Jim McCarthy, representing 3G06, demonstrated commendable leadership, not only as chair of the ANC, but also in his service as chairman of the Ward 3 redistricting taskforce; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McCarthy has maintained the respect and admiration of his neighbors, colleagues, and constituency while successfully navigating difficult and complex issues in the Chevy Chase community.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the tenure and accomplishments of Brian Cohen, Gayle Trotter, Matt Frumin, and Jim McCarthy for their service to the District of Columbia and for their commitment to policies that advance the wellbeing of those in their Single Member Districts, in the Ward 3 advisory commission neighborhoods, and in the entire District of Columbia.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Ward 3 Advisory Neighborhood Commission Chairmen Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
