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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-69
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 2, 2015
To recognize the contributions of Jade Floyd, the outgoing president of the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative.
WHEREAS, the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative consists of 90 nonprofit member organizations in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, the mission of the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative is to work with its members to provide equitable access to arts and humanities education for all District of Columbia public and public charter schools;
WHEREAS, Jade Floyd served as President of the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative from 2012 to 2015 and as a member of its Board of Directors from 2004 to 2015;
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Jade Floyd, the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative sent more than 70,000 District of Columbia Public Schools students from 120 schools to high-quality arts and humanities experiences at many of the greatest cultural institutions in the world;
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Jade Floyd, the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative expanded the Board of Directors, increased membership, partnered with new funders, reached more students than ever in Wards 7 and 8, revitalized staff, and ensured the delivery of programs that make a positive difference in the lives of children across the city, ensuring that they are in the best position to learn and to succeed;
WHEREAS, Jade Floyd provided steadfast leadership to the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative during the challenging economic time of her presidency;
WHEREAS, Jade Floyd, committed her time and talents in service to the betterment of the District of Columbia through her work with the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative and its members;
WHEREAS, Jade Floyd has been unwavering in her service to advancing the mission of the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative; and
WHEREAS, arts and humanities education plays an important role in engaging students and ensuring students are prepared to compete in an information-based economy so they are in the best position to learn and to succeed.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Jade Floyd for her outstanding contributions and invaluable service to the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative and the District of Columbia.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Jade Floyd Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 3. The resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
