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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-331
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
November 15, 2012
To recognize and honor Bonnie C. Rampersaud for her outstanding service to the government and citizens of the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Bonnie C. Rampersaud was born and raised in Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, Ms. Rampersaud received a high school diploma from Sacred Heart Academy, Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Zoology from Howard University;
WHEREAS, she received a Master of Social Work degree from Howard University;
WHEREAS, Ms. Rampersaud worked for the Howard University’s School of Social Work after obtaining her degree;
WHEREAS, she did grant writing for the District of Columbia Office of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council;
WHEREAS, she moved to Trinidad and Tobago and worked as an Outreach Coordinator;
WHEREAS, Ms. Rampersaud was Training Coordinator for Cannes and Company in Trinidad and was promoted to Director of Training;
WHEREAS, as Director of Training she collaborated with Cornell University to procure coursework for the trainees;
WHEREAS, her procurement of coursework resulted in the success of 3 graduated classes before she returned to the United States;
WHEREAS, Ms. Rampersaud served in the District of Columbia Public Schools as a Counselor in the Human Resources Department;
WHEREAS, Ms. Rampersaud served as the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Public Information Officer, providing information to the media and the public in response to crises and emergencies;
WHEREAS, she served as the Department of Health’s Public Information Officer and executed campaigns for the public’s awareness on key health issues;
WHEREAS, Ms. Rampersaud served as Program Manager for the Health Professional Licensing Administration;
WHEREAS, she served as Executive Director of Allied and Behavioral Health for fourteen Boards in the Health Professional Licensing Administration: Audiology & Speech Pathology, Dentistry, Dietetics & Nutrition, Marriage & Family Therapy, Massage Therapy, Nursing Home Administration, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Professional Counseling, Psychology, Respiratory Care, and Social Work; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Rampersaud is recognized for her distinguished public service to the District of Columbia.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Bonnie C. Rampersaud Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Bonnie C. Rampersaud for her untiring dedication to the citizens and government of the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
