Duke Ellington School of the Arts 50th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2024
This ceremonial resolution formally recognizes the Duke Ellington School of the Arts as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The bill honors the school's history, from its founding in 1968 to its current status as a prominent arts-integrated public high school, and acknowledges its notable alumni and partnerships. It commends the school's leadership, faculty, and supporters for their contributions to education and culture in the District of Columbia. The measure has no operational effect and serves solely to publicly celebrate the institution's legacy.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Dec 2024
Signed into Law
Dec 2024
Introduced Nov 22, 2024
Signed Dec 3, 2024
Floor votes · Council Dec 3, 2024
How they voted
11–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 13
Dec 3, 2024
D
Democratic11
81% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Dec 3, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (11-0-2)
council
Nov 22, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0297 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anita Bonds
DDemocratic
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