-
A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-311
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 2, 2012
To honor and recognize Marc DePaul as an outstanding employee of the Cleveland Park Branch Library of the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, from its opening in 1953 to the present, the Cleveland Park Branch Library has attracted a dedicated group of staff and volunteers who helped to make this library a vibrant community center for the Cleveland Park neighborhood;
WHEREAS, Mr. DePaul joined the Cleveland Park branch as a paraprofessional covering all 3 service desks;
WHEREAS, Mr. DePaul established a successful Young Adult program and a popular chess club;
WHEREAS, the family of Mr. DePaul, in recognition of his dedication to the library, especially the young users of the library, donated $4,000 to the Friends of the Cleveland Park Library; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DePaul retired from the District of Columbia Library system on July 2012.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Marc DePaul Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Marc DePaul for his dedication to public service at the Cleveland Park Branch Library of the District of Columbia Public Library system.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.