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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-204
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
May 28, 2014
To posthumously recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and contributions of Minnie Green, a community activist, crusader, and tireless advocate for residents of the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Minnie Green was born June 28, 1926, to Minnie Leak and Brack McCray in a tiny hamlet in Rockingham, North Carolina;
WHEREAS, in 1939, at the age of 13, Minnie, her mother, 3 sisters, and cousins moved to the District of Columbia, riding in the back of a pick-up truck;
WHEREAS, Minnie graduated in 1944 from Francis L. Cardozo High School and went on to Atlantic Business College and graduated in 1948;
WHEREAS, Minnie was a devoted member and motivational speaker at Asbury United Methodist Church at 11th and K Streets, Northwest;
WHEREAS, Minnie was employed by the U.S. Department of Labor as a supervisor, retiring after 35 years of service;
WHEREAS, in 1962, during the Civil Rights Movement, Minnie and her co-workers picketed and pressured restaurant owners and federal officials to desegregate eateries in Silver Spring, Maryland;
WHEREAS, Minnie joined the Continental Societies, Inc. in 1983 and helped improve the socio-economic welfare of disadvantaged children;
WHEREAS, Minnie was determined to reduce crime in her community and launched the first Orange Hat neighborhood anti-crime patrol in Ward 4;
WHEREAS; Minnie proudly served as the first female Chairperson of the 4th District Citizens Advisory Council for 3 years and helped deter criminal activity throughout Ward 4;
WHEREAS, Minnie served for more than 20 years as a driver, chair, and board member for Meals on Wheels;
WHEREAS, Minnie opened her Petworth home to be used as transitional housing for those in need, and throughout her years of tireless community service and advocacy on behalf of the less fortunate, Minnie received numerous awards and commendations;
WHEREAS, Minnie has been an inspiration to many people and will be long remembered for her character, religious conviction, and devotion to people; and
WHEREAS, Minnie’s famous words were: “God has blessed me to help others; He talks to me daily, and has been so good to me.”
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Minnie Green Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia commends and recognizes Minnie Green for her years of exemplary service to her community and undeterred commitment to helping others.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
