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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-254
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
September 23, 2014
To posthumously recognize and honor Ms. Carolyn Cross for her 35 dedicated years of service to the D.C. Department of Corrections.
WHEREAS, Carolyn Cross is a native Washingtonian;
WHEREAS, Carolyn Cross was educated by the District school system, graduating from Coolidge High School and attending Strayer College and the University of the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, in 1979, Carolyn Cross began her career in corrections with the D.C. Department of Corrections (“DOC”);
WHEREAS, Carolyn Cross served in a number of management positions at the DOC, including Correctional Sergeant, Correctional Lieutenant, Compliance Monitor, Special Assistant, Deputy Warden, Warden, and Deputy Director;
WHEREAS, Carolyn Cross was the first female assigned to the function of Correctional Lieutenant at the Lorton Youth Center II;
WHEREAS, Carolyn Cross’ keen sense of protocol allowed her to safely and efficiently operate correctional facilities in compliance with American Correctional Association (“ACA”) standards;
WHEREAS, Carolyn Cross spearheaded efforts that resulted in ACA accreditation of the Maximum Security Facility at Lorton, the first DOC facility to achieve full accreditation;
WHEREAS, Carolyn Cross was a member of the American Correctional Association, American Jail Association, Women in Corrections, Juvenile Justice Executive Women in Corrections, the Correctional Education Association, Correctional Training Association, and Blacks in Criminal Justice;
WHEREAS, up to the time of her passing, Carolyn Cross continued to help others and contributed her time, love, and home to ensure those who were in need were helped; and
WHEREAS, on September 7, 2014, Carolyn Cross was tragically taken from us, her family, and her friends, as a victim of homicide in Northern Virginia.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia extends condolences to the family of Carolyn Cross, and, further, thanks her posthumously for her many years of service – distinguished service – and accomplishments at the Department of Corrections. We recognize and honor the dedication and good work of Carolyn Cross.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Carolyn Cross Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication of the District of Columbia Register.
