Dr. Janelle Goetcheus Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2024
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Dr. Janelle Goetcheus for her lifelong dedication to advancing health equity and accessible healthcare in the District of Columbia. The text highlights her specific contributions, including founding Columbia Road Health Services and establishing Christ House, the nation's first live-in medical respite facility for unhoused individuals. It also notes her role in expanding health services to all District residents through Unity Healthcare and lists the numerous awards she has received. The resolution officially recognizes her legacy and does not create any new laws or policy changes.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Dec 2024
Signed into Law
Dec 2024
Introduced Nov 25, 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
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Dec 3, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (11-0-2)
council
Nov 25, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0298 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brianne Nadeau
DDemocratic
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