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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-17
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
March 3, 2015
To recognize and honor Michele V. Hagans as president of Fort Lincoln New Town Corporation, Inc. for her dedication and business acumen in redeveloping and revitalizing several neighborhoods throughout all 4 quadrants of the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans earned 4 degrees from Howard University, with a Bachelor of Science in 1973, a Master of Engineering in 1976, a Master of Divinity in 2006, and a Doctorate of Ministry in 2013;
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans also earned a Master of Business Administration from George Washington University in 1994;
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans is a Certified Property Manager and a licensed real estate broker in the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland;
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans started her career at General Electric as a Manufacturing Engineer, staying with General Electric until 1979;
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans later served as General Manager of the Public Parking Facilities at Washington National Airport, managing over 5,000 spaces and generating over $10 million in annual income;
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans has a lengthy record of community service;
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans presently serves on the boards of directors at the Washington Convention and Sports Authority and is Chair of the Board at Venture Philanthropy Partners, Inc., HEROES, Inc., and Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region;
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans also serves on the board of trustees of the Federal City Council and the Virginia Theological Seminary;
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans is a standing member of the Economic Club of Washington, World Presidents’ Organization, Commercial Real Estate Women, and the International Women’s Forum of Washington;
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans has received numerous awards and accolades for her work over the year, including being named Business Person of the Year 3 times and the Greater Washington Board of Trade’s Leader of the Year in 2006;
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans has been President of the Fort Lincoln New Town Corporation for over 30 years and celebrates its 40th anniversary on May 6, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Michele V. Hagans, through her business and real estate dealings, has been responsible for the creation and maintenance of numerous affordable housing and senior citizen housing units throughout the District of Columbia.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes, honors, and congratulates Michele V. Hagans for her many decades of business in the District of Columbia, especially the past 30 years as President of the Fort Lincoln New Town Corporation, and for her community service.
Sec. 2.. This resolution may be cited as the “Michele V. Hagans Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
