Folger Shakespeare Library Reopening Recognition Resolution of 2024
This ceremonial resolution from the District of Columbia Council formally recognizes the Folger Shakespeare Library on the occasion of its reopening after a major renovation. The bill honors the institution for its efforts to preserve Shakespeare's works and enhance public access to literature, history, and the arts through new exhibition halls, gardens, and research spaces. It does not alter any laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of the library's contributions to the District's cultural landscape.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced May 6, 2024
Signed May 7, 2024
Floor votes · Council May 7, 2024
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
May 7, 2024
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 7, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
May 6, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0216 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charles Allen
DDemocratic
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