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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-172
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
March 1, 2016
To honor Bishop Dr. Shirley Holloway for her remarkable commitment and service to the citizens of District of Columbia and Ward 8.
WHEREAS, Bishop Holloway is the founder and CEO of The House of Help City of Hope organization;
WHEREAS, Bishop Holloway is the Senior Pastor of The Word and Worship Centers in Ward 8 of the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, Bishop Holloway is the host of Legendary Teachings and the Bishop Holloway show, local weekly broadcasts;
WHEREAS, through her organization, The House of Help City of Hope, Bishop Holloway established and runs intermediate treatment facilities that have helped and housed over 41,000 individuals battling addiction;
WHEREAS, the work of The House of Help City of Hope organization has been featured in The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The New York Post, and Afro-American News;
WHEREAS, Bishop Holloway has established innovative new programs to help chemically dependent individuals into long-term recovery;
WHEREAS, Bishop Holloway is the founder of the From Homeless to Home Ownership Program, a program assisting formerly homeless individuals purchase homes;
WHEREAS, Bishop Holloway was the recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. “Living the Dream” Award in 2007 in recognition of her work and service;
WHEREAS, Bishop Holloway received the Washington Post Humanitarian Award; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Holloway’s House of Help City of Hope is graduating its 21st class of 8 individuals this year.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Bishop Dr. Shirley Holloway Recognition Resolution of 2016”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes, honors, and celebrates the work of Bishop Dr. Shirley Holloway, including her distinguished service and contributions to the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
