Derrick Ward Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2025
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0010) formally honors Derrick Ward, a longtime Washington, D.C., journalist and community figure who died in January 2025. It recognizes his career contributions - including reporting for News4 Washington, mentoring journalists, and deep ties to D.C. neighborhoods - and celebrates his legacy as a father and community member. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals; it is a symbolic tribute adopted by the D.C. Council. The resolution takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Council Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Signed Feb 4, 2025
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The document was converted from a draft introduction with signature lines into an official enrolled resolution. The text was cleaned up to remove signatures and standardized the formatting, while the substantive content honoring Derrick Ward remained largely the same, though minor wording adjustments were made to the 'Whereas' clauses and the effective date was set to 'immediately'.
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Removed signature lines and draft headers to finalize the document as an official enrolled resolution.
Standardized the resolution number to 26-10 and added the date February 4, 2025.
Adjusted the 'Whereas' clauses to use consistent capitalization and punctuation, and slightly rephrased the final clause regarding the resolution's citation.
Changed the effective date language from 'first date of publication' to 'immediately'.
Floor votes · Council Feb 4, 2025
How they voted
12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
Feb 4, 2025
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Democratic10
100% Yea
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Independent2
100% Yea
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Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
CER26-0010 Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie at Office of the Secretary
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Kenyan McDuffie
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