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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-190
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
May 6, 2014
To posthumously recognize and honor the life of Dorothy Byrd Lewis, and to declare April 25, 2014, as “Dorothy Byrd Lewis Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Dorothy Byrd Lewis was born on August 5, 1916, and departed this life peacefully on April 17, 2014;
WHEREAS, Dorothy Byrd Lewis graduated from the District of Columbia Public Schools system;
WHEREAS, Dorothy Byrd Lewis had a love for God and committed her life to Christ at an early age;
WHEREAS, Dorothy Byrd Lewis was a faithful member of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church;
WHEREAS, Dorothy Byrd Lewis raised 3 sons: Lester, Robert, and Gerald;
WHEREAS, Dorothy Byrd Lewis made her home in the 700 block of Hobart Place for over 80 years, was a founder of the Hobart Block Club, and served as a model citizen for countless generations of neighborhood children; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy Byrd Lewis was always seen gracing her favorite color: pink.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Dorothy Byrd Lewis Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Dorothy Byrd Lewis for her invaluable contributions and service to the District of Columbia, and hereby declares April 25, 2014, as “Dorothy Byrd Lewis 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.
