5076124 ACR 20-213, "Tom One Recognition Resolution of 2014"

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

 

20-213 

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

June 24, 2014

 

 

To recognize the wonderful achievements and contributions of Tom One in AA in the    

            District of Columbia, and to declare June 7, 2014, as “Tom One Day” in the District of Columbia.    

 

            WHEREAS, Tom One celebrates 44 years, the majority of his life, of being clean and sober, on June 7, 2014;

    

            WHEREAS, Tom One has been a key contributor in bringing the AA program to Clean and Sober Streets at 2^nd and D;

 

            WHEREAS, Tom One has been an outstanding example of being a regular attendee at the AA meetings;

 

            WHEREAS, Tom One understands the importance of giving back what was so freely given to him and that’s why he has always been available to guide and sponsor newcomers in AA;

     

            WHEREAS, Tom One often speaks of Mr. Jimmy’s wife, “Miss Mary”, also known as Ms. Marie, who is always beside him at the meetings; and

 

        WHEREAS, Tom’s points of wisdom -- Turn off the lights and come down stairs, leave yourself alone, and you don’t know anything – will always be remembered and repeated.            

 

            IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the ongoing contributions of Tom One and hereby declares June 7, 2014, as “Tom One Day” in the District of Columbia.

  

            Sec. 2.  This resolution may be cited as the "Tom One Recognition Resolution of 2014".  

 

            Sec. 3.  This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.