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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-355
In the Council of the District of Columbia
December 18, 2012
To posthumously acknowledge the public service, dedication, and commitment of Patricia “Pat” Handy who gave a lifetime of public service to the residents of the District of Columbia, and to declare December 12, 2012 as “Patricia ‘Pat’ Handy Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Patricia “Pat” Handy was born on October 3, 1952 in the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, Patricia “Pat” Handy was a proud Washingtonian who graduated from Howard University and the District of Columbia’s public school system;
WHEREAS, Patricia “Pat” Handy served low-income District residents for more than 32 years as an employee of the Department of Human Services;
WHEREAS, Patricia “Pat” Handy provided critical services to the homeless residents of the District of Columbia for over 9 years;
WHEREAS, Patricia “Pat” Handy provided invaluable assistance in the District’s response to Hurricane Isabelle in 2004, Hurricane Katrina in 2006, Hurricane Irene in 2011, and Hurricane Sandy in 2012;
WHEREAS, Patricia “Pat” Handy provided outstanding outreach services to the District’s most vulnerable residents during hypothermia season, ensuring that they were sheltered from elements and frigid cold; and
WHEREAS, Patricia “Pat” Handy found peace in the arms of God on November 20, 2012.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Patricia Handy Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Patricia “Pat” Handy’s lifetime of public service, and declares December 5, 2012 as “Patricia “Pat” Handy 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.
