CER 25-0215 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

James Fisher, Jr. Celebration of Life Recognition Resolution of 2024

This ceremonial resolution honors the life and contributions of Mr. James Fisher Jr., a veteran and federal employee who passed away in January 2024. The bill formally recognizes his decades of work advocating for racial justice, specifically his efforts to highlight the historical displacement of Black families from Broad Branch Road and his role in renaming Lafayette-Pointer Park. It celebrates his legacy as a community leader who testified before local government bodies to preserve the history of his ancestors and promote awareness of past injustices. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to officially acknowledge his impact on the District of Columbia's heritage.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced May 2, 2024 Signed May 7, 2024
Floor votes · Council May 7, 2024

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
May 7, 2024
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 7, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
May 2, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0215 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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Photo of Janeese Lewis George
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 4