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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-230
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
July 14, 2014
To posthumously recognize Barbara Jean Drakeford as a mother and pillar in her community of Gault Place, N.E., in Washington, D.C.
WHEREAS, Ms. Barbara Jean Drakeford was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 19, 1944;
WHEREAS, Ms. Barbara Jean Drakeford was educated by the Hawaii school system;
WHEREAS, in 1962, Ms. Barbara Jean Drakeford moved from Hawaii to join Job Corps, which relocated her to Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, Ms. Barbara Jean Drakeford became involved in her community and became a mother figure to all in her neighborhood of Gault Place, N.E., and offered her home to those who needed a place to eat and or sleep;
WHEREAS, Ms. Barbara Jean Drakeford was referred to as Mrs. Drakeford, Ms. Barbara, Aunt Barbra, and Ma by those who lived in the community;
WHEREAS, Ms. Barbara Jean Drakeford was referred to by many as a blessing from God in being a mother figure to them in their time of need;
WHEREAS, Ms. Barbara Jean Drakeford resided in Washington, D.C. for over 50 years, of which 38 of those years she resided in Ward 7; and
WHEREAS, up to the time of her passing, Ms. Barbara Jean Drakeford continued to help others and contributed her time, love, and home to ensure those who were in need were helped.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNICL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the dedication and good work of Ms. Barbara Jean Drakeford for her community.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Barbara Jean Drakeford Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
