Mary Bernadette Tolson Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2024
This ceremonial resolution honors Mary Bernadette Tolson, who passed away in April 2024, for her extensive service to the District of Columbia. The bill formally recognizes her 31-year career in city government, where she worked in education, employment, and as a senior advisor to multiple mayors, as well as her community leadership roles after retirement. By passing this resolution, the Council of the District of Columbia officially cites the measure as the "Mary Bernadette Tolson Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2024" and declares it effective immediately.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Jun 2024
Introduced May 8, 2024
Signed Jun 11, 2024
Floor votes · Council Jun 11, 2024
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Jun 11, 2024
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
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All Nay
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
0
Jun 11, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
May 8, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0236 Introduced by Councilmember T. White at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Trayon White
DDemocratic
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