Westia Russell Recognition Resolution of 2024
This ceremonial resolution honors Westia Russell, a nine-year-old student-athlete from Ward 8, for her achievements in boxing. The bill formally recognizes her qualification to compete in the 2024 National Junior Olympics in Wichita, Kansas, and acknowledges her involvement in other activities like skating and arts. It does not create new laws or funding but serves to publicly celebrate her dedication as a young athlete.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Sep 2024
Signed into Law
Sep 2024
Introduced Jul 17, 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
Vote distribution
All Yea
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 17, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0257 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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