Joseph Bowser Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2024
This ceremonial resolution honors the life and legacy of Joseph Bowser, a longtime community leader and activist from Ward 5 in Washington, D.C. The bill formally recognizes his decades of service, which included working for the Board of Education, serving as an ANC Commissioner for over 30 years, and leading various civic organizations. It highlights his contributions to improving local schools, advocating for community facilities, and mentoring residents, while noting that he passed away in August 2024. The resolution officially cites the measure as the "Joseph Bowser Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2024" and takes effect immediately.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Sep 2024
Signed into Law
Sep 2024
Introduced Sep 12, 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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Sep 17, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Sep 12, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0258 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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P
Zachary Parker
DDemocratic
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