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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-240
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 28, 2016
To recognize, honor, and express our overwhelming gratitude to John P. Ross for his years of service to the District of Columbia on the occasion of his retirement from public service, and to declare June 21, 2016 as “John P. Ross Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, John P. Ross has served as Senior Advisor and Director of the Office of Economic Development Finance for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia for the past 13 years;
WHEREAS, John P. Ross has advised the Chief Financial Officer on all Tax Increment Financing and Payment in Lieu of Taxes projects for the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, John P. Ross has developed financing packages for major public-private economic development projects; and
WHEREAS, John P. Ross has been instrumental in the creation and completion of numerous economic development projects in the District of Columbia, including the International Spy Museum, Gallery Place, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Capitol Hill Tower, DC USA, H&M, Nationals Ballpark, Shakespeare Theater Harmon Center for the Arts, Verizon Center, Department of Transportation, Crime and Punishment Museum, Madame Tussauds, Zara, Arena Stage, CVS, Capper Carrollsburg, Convention Center Hotel, Forever 21, Rhodes Island Place, Fort Lincoln Retail, Howard Theatre, The Hamilton, City Market at O Street, The Wharf, The Yards, and Skyland Town Center.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “John P. Ross Recognition Resolution of 2016”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes, honors, and salutes John P. Ross for his commitment to excellence in public service, and declares June 21, 2016 as “John P. Ross 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.
