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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 30, 2013
To recognize the service and contributions of Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Allen E. Beach.
WHEREAS, since 1980, Allen E. Beach has served as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner on the Chevy Chase ANC (also known as ANC 3G or 3/4G);
WHEREAS, Commissioner Beach has served in Single Member Districts ANC 3G02, (1980–1984) and ANC 3G04, (1985–present);
WHEREAS, Commissioner Beach is the longest-serving, publicly elected official in District of Columbia history;
WHEREAS, during his 33-year tenure, Commissioner Beach has served as ANC Chairman (1982–84; 1986–1989), and as Treasurer or Secretary (1990-present);
WHEREAS, as Treasurer and otherwise, Commissioner Beach was always particularly attentive to every detail, ensuring that his ANC has always been a model of good governance in the city;
WHEREAS, Commissioner Beach has long been a noted historian of ANC 3/4G, providing the background on many issues in Chevy Chase and throughout the city;
WHEREAS, Commissioner Beach grew up on Chevy Chase Parkway, and for decades, he and his wife Martha have been residents of 3342 Stuyvesant Place, N.W., where they raised their 3 daughters;
WHEREAS, Mr. Beach also served as President of the Chevy Chase Citizens Association from 1985-1986 and continues to serve on its Executive Board, currently as second vice president;
WHEREAS, Mr. Beach served as a member of the Alcoholic Beverage and Control Board from 1994-2003;
WHEREAS, Mr. Beach has been active in many community organizations, including the Prevention of Blindness Society, the Palisades Swimming Pool Cooperative, and the Washington Association Financial Management Roundtable;
WHEREAS, the DC Federation of Citizens Associations has selected Commissioner Beach as its 2013 Outstanding Citizens Activist Award;
WHEREAS, Commissioner Beach has been a stalwart in protecting the needs of his constituents, the residents of Chevy Chase, and all of the people in the District;
WHEREAS, the residents of Chevy Chase, Ward 3, Ward 4, and the entire city will miss the dedication, enthusiasm, and sense of humor Commissioner Beach brought to all activities in which he participated; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the District of Columbia thanks Commissioner Beach for his loyalty to the city and his commitment to continued improvement.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Allen E. Beach Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia commends and recognizes Allen E. Beach for his exemplary years as a dedicated Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, community activist, and role model for all those wanting to be involved in local government.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
