CER 25-0258 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

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
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
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

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Photo of Zachary Parker
Zachary Parker
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 5