CER 26-0005 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Chinese Lunar New Year 4723, Year of the Snake Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0005) formally recognizes the Chinese community in Washington, D.C., and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for their contributions to the city's cultural, economic, and social life. It declares January 29, 2025, as "Chinese Lunar New Year 4723, Year of the Snake Day" in the District. The resolution honors the Association's sponsorship of the annual Lunar New Year parade and celebrates Chinatown's historical significance. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or programs.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Feb 2025

Signed into Law

Feb 2025

Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Signed Feb 4, 2025

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MINOR

The bill was enrolled and formally adopted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The changes are primarily administrative and formatting, including the addition of enrollment status, page numbers, and the formal date of February 4, 2025. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content regarding the recognition of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

TECHNICAL

Added enrollment status indicating the bill has been formally enrolled as an official resolution.

Added page numbers (1 and 2) and the formal date of February 4, 2025 for official record-keeping.

Removed draft signatures and placeholder lines from Councilmembers Kenyan R. McDuffie, Phil Mendelson, and Brooke Pinto.

Floor votes · Council Feb 4, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

Feb 4, 2025

D Democratic10

10 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Feb 4, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Jan 31, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0005 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors