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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
July 14, 2014
To recognize St. Mary’s Court on the occasion of its 35th anniversary and declare July 10, 2014, as “St. Mary’s Court Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, St. Mary’s Court, a residential facility for senior citizens in downtown Washington, D.C., opened its doors over 3 decades ago;
WHEREAS, St. Mary’s Court was founded jointly by the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, the government of the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development;
WHEREAS, over 1,200 persons have lived in this convenient, comfortable, and attractive building;
WHEREAS, St. Mary’s Court has offered its residents affordable, safe, and secure housing during all the years of its operation;
WHEREAS, St. Mary’s Court is dedicated to providing enriching and enjoyable activities for its residents; and
WHEREAS, St. Mary’s Court serves as a haven for its residents and a gathering place and community asset of the Foggy Bottom/West End neighborhood and of the capital city of this nation.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia commends St. Mary’s Court, its residents, and its staff, sends warm regards and wishes for many more years of continued commitment, and declares July 10, 2014, as “St. Mary’s Court Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “St. Mary’s Court 35th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2014".
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
