Antonio Cornelius Baker Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2024
This ceremonial resolution formally honors the life and legacy of Antonio Cornelius Baker, a prominent advocate for Black gay men's health and HIV/AIDS awareness who passed away in November 2024. The document details his extensive career leading organizations like Us Helping Us and the Whitman-Walker Clinic, where he expanded services and fundraising to improve health equity for marginalized communities. By citing his numerous awards and specific contributions to policy and community support, the bill officially recognizes his impact on public health and LGBTQ+ rights in Washington, D.C.
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
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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
CER25-0300 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Zachary Parker
DDemocratic
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