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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-63
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 4, 2013
To recognize and honor Joshua L. Morgan and to declare, June 20, 2013, as “Joshua L. Morgan Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Joshua L. Morgan is a native of the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, Joshua L. Morgan is a graduate of H.D. Woodson High School in Ward 7;
WHEREAS, Joshua L. Morgan played college football at Virginia Tech;
WHEREAS, Joshua L. Morgan was drafted in the 6th round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers;
WHEARAS, Joshua L. Morgan is currently a wide receiver for the Washington Redskins;
WHEREAS, Joshua L. Morgan was named the Redskins Team Nominee for the 2012 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award;
WHEREAS, Joshua L. Morgan has volunteered in the community for such activities as reading to children, running flag football clinics and visiting pediatric wards;
WHEREAS, Joshua L. Morgan is currently representing the DC Metropolitan Area in the following capacities: 2013 DC Ambassador for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Organization, 2013 DC Metropolitan Area Spokesperson for the United Negro College Fund, 2013 DC Metropolitan Area Spokesperson for LIVE United (United Way and NFL partnership for kids); and
WHEREAS, Joshua L. Morgan served as the 2013 Grand Marshall for the National Cherry Blossom Parade.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "Joshua L. Morgan Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia finds it appropriate to recognize and honor Joshua L. Morgan, and to declare June 20, 2013, as “Joshua L. Morgan 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.
