CER 25-0306 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

John J. DeGioia Presidential Legacy Recognition Resolution of 2024

This ceremonial resolution honors John J. DeGioia for his 23-year tenure as president of Georgetown University and his transition to the role of President Emeritus. The bill formally recognizes his leadership in expanding the university's endowment, establishing new academic programs, and creating initiatives focused on financial aid, racial justice, and community engagement in Washington, D.C. By citing specific achievements such as the growth of the Scholars Program and the development of the Capitol Campus, the resolution celebrates his contributions to higher education and the District without imposing new legal requirements or policy changes.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Dec 2024
Signed into Law
Dec 2024
Introduced Dec 12, 2024 Signed Dec 17, 2024
Floor votes · Council Dec 17, 2024

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Dec 17, 2024
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
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 17, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Dec 12, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0306 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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Brooke Pinto
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 2