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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-73
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 2, 2015
To posthumously honor the life of Kevin “Lightbulb” McRae for his exceptional commitment and 24 years of service to the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and the District of Columbia and to declare November 22, 2015, as “Lt. Kevin McRae Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Kevin McRae served with the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department as a training instructor, a member of a special operations unit, a member of a truck company, and as an engine company leader;
WHEREAS, Kevin McRae was born in Washington, D.C. on November 22, 1970;
WHEREAS, Kevin McRae graduated from Frank W. Ballou Senior High School in 1989;
WHEREAS, Kevin McRae joined the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department as a member of Cadet Class 4 in 1989;
WHEREAS, Kevin McRae was assigned to Engine 6 in 1991;
WHEREAS, Kevin McRae was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2003;
WHEREAS, Kevin McRae was promoted to Lieutenant in 2008;
WHEREAS, Kevin McRae served admirably with the proud men and women of Engine Company 6;
WHEREAS, Kevin McRae was the 100th D.C. firefighter since 1856 to give his life in the line of duty while responding to a two-alarm fire in the 1300 block of 7th Street, N.W.; and
WHEREAS, Kevin McRae’s legacy continues with his wife, Trell McRae, and his 5 children: Desmond McRae, Davon McRae, Tiara Parker, Dalonte Mitchell, and Keavon McRae.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes, honors, and celebrates the life of Kevin McRae for his distinguished service and extensive contributions to the District of Columbia and declares November 22, 2015, as “Lt. Kevin McRae Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Kevin McRae Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
