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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-224
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 7, 2016
To recognize and honor Paul L. Pascal, on the 50th anniversary of his admission to the District of Columbia Bar, for his service to the Capitol Hill community and the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Paul L. Pascal was born in the District of Columbia on June 18, 1937;
WHEREAS, Paul L. Pascal graduated from the George Washington University Law School in 1965;
WHEREAS, on June 24, 1966, Paul L. Pascal was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar;
WHEREAS, for the last 50 years, Paul L. Pascal has been an active member of the District of Columbia Bar, becoming a renowned and respected expert in alcoholic beverage regulation, food wholesale industry issues, and legislative affairs;
WHEREAS, Paul L. Pascal serves as President and General Counsel of the District of Columbia Association of Beverage Alcohol Wholesalers, the District of Columbia Representative to the National Beer Wholesalers Association, and the Advisory Council Member to the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association;
WHEREAS, Paul L. Pascal has been a fierce advocate for small businesses in the Florida Market, both as a volunteer and as the President and General Counsel to the Florida Avenue Market Merchants and Property Owners Association;
WHEREAS, Paul L. Pascal previously served as President of the Trial Lawyers Association of the District of Columbia and has been an active member of the District of Columbia Bar Association;
WHEREAS, Paul L. Pascal routinely shares his legal expertise on a pro bono basis for community purposes, such as donating his time to help the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital navigate the alcoholic beverage licensing process in order to expand its offerings to the neighborhood;
WHEREAS, after the untimely death of George Didden III in 2007, Paul L. Pascal assumed the position of Chairman of the Board of the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District (“BID”), a volunteer role he held for 7 years;
WHEREAS, Paul L. Pascal, helped the BID prosper and grow, and passionately represented the best interests of all the people and businesses touched by the BID;
WHEREAS, Paul L. Pascal, since stepping down as BID Chairman, continues to work diligently on its behalf, ensuring the BID achieves its vision and makes the greatest impact for the community;
WHEREAS, in 2014, in honor of Paul L. Pascal, the Capitol Hill BID dedicated a large menorah as part of the annual Capitol Hill holiday traditions at Eastern Market Metro Plaza;
WHEREAS, Paul L. Pascal has been dedicated to working on behalf of the community in other capacities, including serving as the Vice President on the Ready, Willing & Working Board of Directors, previously serving as President of the National Capital Area Food Bank, and participating as a member of the Board of Advisors at Gallaudet University; and
WHEREAS, Paul L. Pascal has been a pivotal figure in Capitol Hill business and community life for his entire career.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Paul L. Pascal Recognition Resolution of 2016”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Paul L. Pascal, on the 50th anniversary of his admission to the District of Columbia Bar, for his service to the Capitol Hill community and the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
