Dr. Michael Witmore Recognition Resolution of 2024
This ceremonial resolution honors Dr. Michael Witmore for his 13-year tenure as Director of the Folger Shakespeare Library. It acknowledges his leadership in expanding the library's collections, renovating its facilities, and increasing digital resources and community programs. The measure serves as a formal tribute to his contributions to the cultural landscape of the District of Columbia as he prepares to step down from his role.
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
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
May 7, 2024
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 7, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
May 6, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0217 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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