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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-339
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 4, 2012
To recognize, honor, and express overwhelming gratitude to Alan Bubes for his commitment to excellence and his numerous contributions to the District of Columbia, to congratulate him on the occasion of his 60th birthday, and to declare November 27, 2012 as “Alan Bubes Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Alan Bubes was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, 1952 in Washington, D.C. to Harriet and Dave Bubes;
WHEREAS, Alan Bubes, the oldest of 4 boys, lived with brothers Ron, Mark, and Ken, and his family on Yuma Street, near grandparents Nat and Ethel Popick;
WHEREAS, Alan Bubes grew up in a family of avid golfers who played at Woodmont Country Club, where the Bubes name was included at every club championship;
WHEREAS, Alan Bubes went to Sidwell Friends, where he played on the basketball team and graduated in 1970, and then went to Georgia Tech University and graduated in 1974;
WHEREAS, Alan Bubes went into the family business, Linens of the Week, with his dad and brothers in the mid 1980’s;
WHEREAS, Alan Bubes married Nancy Taylor in 1989 and they have 3 kids, Nathan, Lizzie, and Andrew; and
WHEREAS, now at 60 years young, Alan is retired.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Alan Bubes Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia is proud to recognize, honor, and express its overwhelming gratitude to Alan Bubes on the celebration of his 60th birthday and hereby declares November 27th, 2012 as “Alan Bubes Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
