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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-187
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
May 6, 2014
To posthumously recognize and honor the life of Robert T. Cole, and to declare May 6, 2014, as “Robert T. Cole Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Robert T. Cole was born on June 11, 1939, to Robert H. Cole and Geraldine Cole., and departed this life peacefully on October 15, 2013;
WHEREAS, Robert T. Cole graduated from Falls Church High School in Falls Church, Virginia;
WHERESAS, Robert T. Cole developed a passion for art, particularly sculpture, and studied at a number of colleges, but learned mostly from experience and from his travels with his parents when on tours of duty with the U.S. Army;
WHEREAS, Robert T. Cole met and married his wife, Susan Warner Cole, in 1975, in Los Angeles, California;
WHEREAS, Robert and Susan Cole returned to the District of Columbia to care for Robert’s elderly parents;
WHEREAS, following the deaths of Robert’s parents, Robert and Susan decided to establish an art studio in the District of Columbia where sculptures, plays, and music would be performed, and an atmosphere of creativity would emanate;
WHEREAS, Robert and Susan Cole purchased a carriage house in the Dupont Circle neighborhood and established Robert Cole Studios, also known as Studiocole;
WHEREAS, Robert T. Cole was respected in the business community and admired for his artwork and artistic abilities, and received commissions from restaurants on the U Street corridor, The Washington Post, and the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority;
WHEREAS, Robert T. Cole’s artwork is generously on loan to the T Street Dog Park;
WHEREAS, Robert T. Cole has many commissioned sculptures for projects with the locally based E.D.G. architectural firm, including the 3 Tree Flats sculpture on Georgia Avenue, in the Petworth community;
WHEREAS, Robert T. Cole’s sculpture, The Thought, was purchased by The JBG Companies to be placed at Tyson’s West, a new multi-use property in Tysons Corner;
WHEREAS, Robert T. Cole created a sculpture park on 7th Street across from Touchstone Gallery in the 1990’s;
WHEREAS, Robert T. Cole was both a mentor and teacher, helping to train and set up young beginning sculptors;
WHEREAS, Robert T. Cole’s employees learned not only the process and logistics of sculpture making, but also the work ethic he exemplified; and
WHEREAS: Robert T. Cole was beloved by many, not just for his talent as a sculptor but also for his lively spirit, his in-depth discussions, his musical talent, his generosity, and his love of a good time.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Robert T. Cole Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Robert T. Cole for his invaluable contributions and service to the District of Columbia, and hereby declares May 6, 2014, as “Robert T. Cole 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.
