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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-343
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 4, 2012
To recognize and commend Bruce Baschuk for his service to the District of Columbia and the NoMa neighborhood, and to declare December 6, 2012 as “Bruce Baschuk Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Bruce Baschuk has served as a visionary, developer, and significant actor in the growth of the NoMa neighborhood;
WHEREAS, Bruce Baschuk served as Founder and Chairman of the Board of the NoMa Improvement Association, which later became the NoMa Business Improvement District;
WHEREAS, Bruce Baschuk served in a principal leadership role and advocated on behalf of NoMa for more than 7 years; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Baschuk, was a pivotal force in key neighborhood projects such as the development of 111 K Street, N.E., and attracting National Public Radio to its new headquarters in the historic building at 111 North Capitol Street.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as “Bruce Baschuk Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the great contributions of Mr. Bruce Baschuk to the city, and the NoMa neighborhood in particular, and declares December 6, 2012 as “Bruce Baschuk 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.
