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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-5
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
February 5, 2013
To recognize the contributions of Estell Mathis-Lloyd to the District of Columbia on her retirement as the outgoing Chief of Staff for Vincent B. Orange., Sr., At-Large Councilmember.
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd was born in Magnolia, North Carolina, and received her undergraduate degree in Education from North Carolina Central University and a Masters in Counseling from Howard University;
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd has provided over 30 years of service to the residents of the District of Columbia, touched the lives of thousands, and earned the respect and love of many as a champion for the people and a fighter for equal rights and justice for all;
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd started her career with the District of Columbia government in l976, serving 5 years in the District of Columbia Public Schools as a Career Advisor, Resource Teacher, Curriculum Developer, and Staff Development Trainer for teachers and administrators;
WHEREAS, in 1978, Estell Mathis-Lloyd developed a teachers’ manual, “How to Teach” which has been used in many school in the Washington, DC area;
WHEREAS, from June 1981 to 1996, Estell Mathis-Lloyd continued her service to the District of Columbia as Legislative Assistant, Constituent Services Representative, Director of Community Outreach, and as Chief of Staff to former At-Large Councilmember John Ray;
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd helped Councilmember John Ray establish an office known for community outreach into the homes and hearts of thousands of District families by providing hands-on constituent services to residents in every ward and precinct in the District;
WHEREAS, from 1996 to 1997, Estell Mathis-Lloyd served as Director of Business Development for the Peoples Involvement Corporation, where she provided guidance to minority entrepreneurs in the District seeking to establish a viable business and assisted them with the business loan application process;
WHEREAS, in 1997, Estell Mathis-Lloyd returned to the Council for the District of Columbia for 9 months and successfully organized a citywide community outreach program, serving as Special Assistant to former At-Large Councilmember Harold Brazil;
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd founded PROJET, Inc., an advertising and marketing company in which she served as President and CEO from 1997 until 1999, when she was recruited by the newly elected Ward 5 Councilmember, Vincent B. Orange, Sr., to serve as his Chief of Staff;
WHEREAS, during an 8-year tenure as Chief of Staff, Estell Mathis-Lloyd worked with Councilmember Vincent Orange to bring economic development to Ward 5, organize and implement bi-annual community outreach summits for Ward 5 residents, and address education issues to ensure the students in District of Columbia Public Schools have the opportunity to reach their maximum potential;
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd worked with Councilmember Orange to draft legislation to recognize April 16th as the District of Columbia Emancipation Day holiday and served as the primary organizer and manager of April 16th Emancipation Day Parades and related activities from 2001 to 2007 as his Chief of Staff;
WHEREAS, from 2007 to 2011, Estell Mathis-Lloyd served as the Director of Client Services for The University of the District of Columbia’s PATHS (“Paving Access To Higher Services”) program, where she trained public assistance recipients for employment as a Home Health Aide or a Certified Nursing Assistant, and 90% of her students were successfully employed;
WHEREAS, in May 2011, newly elected At-Large Councilmember, Vincent B. Orange, Sr. again recruited Estell Mathis-Lloyd to return to the Council to serve as his Chief of Staff, where she worked with him to serve the citizens in each ward of the District, managed his staff, and helped plan the events from April 11 to April 16, 2012 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of District of Columbia Emancipation Day;
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd has been a vital and trusted resource of the Councilmembers she served in working relationships of confidence, loyalty, and mutual respect;
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd’s contributions to the Council as an institution and the legislative process of the Council have been significant, and she continues to serve as a valued political advisor to many aspiring candidates for public office;
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd’s service to the District is complemented by her political and civic activities, which include her current position as the District of Columbia Democratic National Committeewoman, President of the DC Federation of Democratic Women, National Chairman of the Women in Blue for the National Federation of Democratic Women, and her membership in organizations such as the Metropolitan Women Democratic Club, Ward 4 Democrats, Women of the NAACP, Women United, DC Vote, Education United Advisory Council, Young Ladies of Tomorrow Auxiliary Board, Cerise Ladies Travel Club, and Rockin’ Robins Red Hat Society;
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd has served as an advocate for women rights, a policymaker, political strategist and organizer, campaign manager or field coordinator in several local and national campaigns, and she has been a champion of full congressional voting rights, budget autonomy, and statehood for the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd has served as a workshop organizer and an event planner for religious, social, and political organizations, bringing together men and women of diverse backgrounds;
WHEREAS, through her leadership and mentoring, Estell Mathis-Lloyd has counseled people who have gone on to serve as Chiefs of Staff and staffers to Councilmembers, as well as to serve as local and national political, government, business, and community leaders;
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd has one son, Felix Brandon Lloyd, a daughter-in-law, Jordan, and 2 grandchildren, Cassius and Florence, has traveled to every continent except Antarctica, is an active member and officer of St. Paul AME Church in the District, and lives by the Biblical scripture of Phillippians 4:11,“I can do all things through Christ Who Strengthens Me.”; and
WHEREAS, Estell Mathis-Lloyd, committed her time and talents in service to the betterment of the District of Columbia through her work for the District of Columbia Public Schools, the Council, and the University of the District of Columbia.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Estell Mathis-Lloyd Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Estell Mathis-Lloyd for her outstanding contributions and invaluable service to the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
