Stephen J. Pollak Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2024

This ceremonial resolution honors the late Stephen J. Pollak for his distinguished career in public service and his lifelong dedication to civil rights and racial justice. The document details his extensive work as a legal advisor to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, where he helped secure landmark legislation such as the Voting Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act. It also recognizes his later contributions as a mediator, law firm partner, and leader in the District of Columbia's legal community. The resolution formally acknowledges his legacy as a beacon for future attorneys and takes effect immediately upon passage.