CER 25-0277 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Keith A. Silver Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2024

This ceremonial resolution honors the life and legacy of Keith A. Silver, a longtime civil rights activist and community leader in Washington, D.C. The bill formally recognizes his decades of service, which included supporting the Martin Luther King, Jr. family, working with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and serving as a Ward 8 ANC Commissioner. It also acknowledges his contributions as a banner designer for various organizations and his role in founding the Martin Luther King Peace Walk. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves to officially commemorate his impact on the District.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Sep 30, 2024 Signed Oct 1, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 1, 2024

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Oct 1, 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

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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Oct 1, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Sep 30, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0277 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Anita Bonds
DDemocratic
DC
At-Large