6033902 ACR 21-203, Howard Lenwood Lanier III Recognition Resolution of 2016  

  • A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

    21-203

    IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

    May 3, 2016

     

    To posthumously recognize Howard Lenwood Lanier III for his service to the residents of the District of Columbia.

    WHEREAS, Howard Lanier served as Manager for Government and External Affairs for Amerihealth Caritas District of Columbia, a Medicaid managed care organization serving more than 100,000 residents in the District;

     

                WHEREAS, after obtaining a B.A. in Health/Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management in 2007 and an MBA in 2010 from the University of the Sciences, Mr. Lanier began his career in health care management, serving the needs of low-income residents;

     

                WHEREAS, Howard Lanier was extremely helpful to the Council, and in particular to members of the Health Committee, in providing timely and useful information regarding the operation of the Medicaid program in the District, and was appreciated for his professionalism, enthusiasm, and his positive manner;

     

                WHEREAS, Mr. Lanier also made volunteerism a high priority, serving as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Chester (Pennsylvania) and the United Way’s Project Next Leadership Team;

     

                WHEREAS, Howard Lanier died suddenly and unexpectedly on March 30, 2016, at 31 years of age; and

     

                WHEREAS, the Council of the District of Columbia wishes to extend its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Howard Lenwood Lanier III, including his wife Tesha and his parents, Howard and Ethel Lanier, Jr.

     

                RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Howard Lenwood Lanier III Recognition Resolution of 2016”.

     

    Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the significant contributions of Howard Lenwood Lanier III throughout his brief but fruitful career in serving the Medicaid population of the District of Columbia.

     

                Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.