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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 26, 2013
To acknowledge and honor Tim Welsh for dedicating his life to the encouragement and educational development of the students of Benjamin Murch Elementary School of the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Benjamin Murch Elementary School, located at 4810 36th Street, N.W., in Ward 3 of the District of Columbia is one of the top-performing elementary schools in the District;
WHEREAS, Tim Welsh has been an extraordinary teacher, through his faithful and innovative teaching to the kindergarteners of Benjamin Murch Elementary School for 26 years;
WHEREAS, Tim Welsh has been an inspiration to his fellow teachers and instructional colleagues at Benjamin Murch Elementary School;
WHEREAS, Tim Welsh has been a voice of guidance to the parents of Benjamin Murch Elementary School to inspire them to appreciate and embrace the unique gifts of their children;
WHEREAS, Tim Welsh has inspired the students of Benjamin Murch Elementary School to be life-long lovers of poetry, by promoting the use of poetry in his classroom to unlock their love of language arts;
WHEREAS, Tim Welsh has been a life-long resident of the District of Columbia and has passionately taught his students’ of Benjamin Murch Elementary School the history of the District, and especially the events of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last sermon at the National Cathedral;
WHEREAS, Tim Welsh has been a leader and advocate for children’s programs across the District of Columbia; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the District of Columbia is grateful for Tim Welsh’s dedication and contributions towards the educational and developmental experiences of the students of Benjamin Murch Elementary School.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Tim Welsh Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia acknowledges and honors Tim Welsh for his exceptional contributions to the educational and developmental experiences of District residents and students affiliated with the Benjamin Murch Elementary School.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
