James Herman “Butch” McAdams Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2024
This ceremonial resolution posthumously honors James Herman "Butch" McAdams, a longtime resident of Washington, D.C., for his contributions to education, athletics, and sports media. The bill officially recognizes his legacy as a physical education teacher and varsity basketball coach at Maret School, where he coached for 31 years, and as a prominent radio sports talk show host on WOL Radio. By citing the measure as the "James Herman 'Butch' McAdams Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2024," the Council formally acknowledges his life and work without altering any laws or policies.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Sep 2024
Signed into Law
Sep 2024
Introduced Jul 8, 2024
Signed Sep 17, 2024
Floor votes · Council Sep 17, 2024
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Sep 17, 2024
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
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All Nay
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
0
Sep 17, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jul 8, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0255 Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie at Office of the Secretary
legislature
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