Fernando Lemos Recognition Resolution of 2024
This ceremonial resolution honors Fernando Lemos, a longtime D.C. resident originally from Paraguay, for his extensive contributions to affordable housing and community development. The bill recognizes his leadership in co-founding Mi Casa, Inc., which has created over 3,000 affordable housing units and developed nearly 30 percent of the District's limited equity cooperatives. It also acknowledges his past role as Commissioner of the District of Columbia Housing Authority and his continued service on various community boards. The resolution formally cites the measure as the "Fernando Lemos Recognition Resolution of 2024" and takes effect immediately.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Jun 2024
Introduced Jun 10, 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
Jun 10, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0242 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brianne Nadeau
DDemocratic
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