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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-235
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 7, 2016
To recognize and honor Ms. Henrietta Bellamy on the occasion of her 106th birthday.
WHEREAS, Henrietta Bellamy will be honored by family and friends on the occasion of her 106th birthday on June 27, 2016;
WHEREAS, Ms. Henrietta Bellamy is the second-oldest centenarian in the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, after moving from Edgewood, North Carolina in 1950, Ms. Henrietta Bellamy has called the District of Columbia home for the past 66 years;
WHEREAS, she raised her family in the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, Ms. Henrietta Bellamy has been a member of the Jerusalem Baptist Church, located at 2600 P Street, N.W., in old Georgetown, since 1950 along with other family members, and has served in several ministries at the church;
WHEREAS, her favorite ministry was the Missionary Board;
WHEREAS, during a long and productive lifetime, she has served as an inspiration and example to her family and has demonstrated, in countless ways, her dedication to the welfare of others and the environment, and has earned the respect and affection of people from all walks of life and all ages; and
WHEREAS, in her lifetime she has witnessed the most eventful time in the history of our country and the District of Columbia, and in her positive way has been a force for good and a stabilizing influence on decision makers, neighbors, family, and all those around her during these interesting times.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Henrietta Bellamy Recognition Resolution of 2016”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Ms. Henrietta Bellamy on her 106th birthday for her lifelong dedication and contribution to the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
