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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-206
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 3, 2014
To recognize the Mays-Powell Family Reunion as a traditional biennial event in Washington, D.C. and to declare the first weekend after the 4th of July 2014, as the “Mays-Powell Family Reunion Weekend” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, July 10, 2014, through July 13, 2014, marks the 22nd anniversary of the Mays-Powell Family Reunion;
WHEREAS, siblings James and Nettie Powell introduced the idea of merging the Mays and Powell families, in Staunton, Virginia in 1980;
WHEREAS, the official merging of the 2 families occurred in Columbia, South Carolina in 1982;
WHEREAS, the Mays-Powell Family reunion has grown as a highly anticipated biennial event, attended by family members and friends from all over the country;
WHEREAS, the theme of the 2014 Mays-Powell Family Reunion is “Embracing Family;”
WHEREAS, the Mays-Powell Family Reunion has proudly served as a role model for other families who wish to begin family reunions;
WHEREAS, the Mays-Powell Family Reunion has encouraged and supported through traditions and stipends young students and aspiring entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, the Mays-Powell Family Reunion has steadfastly held to its policy of support and inclusiveness of all family members.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the importance of family, honors the traditions and contributions of the Mays-Powell Families, and declares the first weekend after the 4th of July 2014 as the “Mays-Powell Family Reunion Weekend” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Mays-Powell Family Reunion Weekend Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
