4880669 ACR 20-182, “Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization 50th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2014”
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-182
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 8, 2014
To recognize the Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization on its 50th anniversary for serving approximately 400 children each year and providing educational, cultural, and social activities for youth and their families.
WHEREAS, the Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization was established in 1963 to improve the quality of life and assure the optimal development of children, youth, and their families in Ward 5 of Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, the Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization was founded as the Woodridge Community Center in 1963 by Nathaniel Briscoe, Chauncey Lyles, and Mason Clark;
WHEREAS, Woodridge Community Center was established to support the Woodridge Pioneers, an organization of adult volunteers working with youth participating in football, baseball, basketball, track, and boxing teams;
WHEREAS, the Woodridge Community Center continued to operate and evolve and in July 1999 officially became the Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization;
WHEREAS, Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization is officially incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the District of Columbia and recognized by the Federal government as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entity;
WHEREAS, the mission of the Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization is to encourage youth development by offering activities that build self-esteem, physical fitness, discipline, academics, and life skills;
WHEREAS, Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization also develops its participants by providing academic assistance and by teaching athletic techniques, team work, and work ethic using a positive methodology;
WHEREAS, the philosophy of the Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization is one that promotes fairness, accountability, humility, simplicity, transparency, and fiscal soundness;
WHEREAS, the Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization’s motto is “Dedication, Desire, Discipline” and the organization provides guidance and support for athletic teams, provides recreational programming, and promotes wholesome supervised activities for children and youth;
WHEREAS, Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization also develops its participants by providing academic direction and assistance and by using positive coaching to teach proper athletic techniques, team work, and work ethics; and
WHEREAS, the Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization provides these programs at the Taft Recreation Center, Taft School and the Dwight Mosley Athletic Complex, all located at 18th and Perry Streets, N.E., in Ward 5.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization 50th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and for its continued commitment to develop, educate, and empower youth leaders in Washington D.C.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
