CER 26-0013 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution (CER) honoring Charles C. "Sandy" Wilkes for his civic leadership. It formally recognizes Wilkes as the founding Chairman of the D.C. Policy Center and acknowledges his broader contributions to Washington, D.C., including roles with community organizations, the National Theatre Foundation, and the D.C. Policy Center's research on housing, education, and economic policy. The resolution has no binding legal effect or policy changes; it solely serves as a symbolic tribute. It was introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson and takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Mar 2025

Signed into Law

Mar 2025

Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Signed Mar 4, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

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This document shows the transition of a ceremonial resolution from its introduction stage to its enrolled (final) version. The substantive content of the resolution recognizing Charles C. 'Sandy' Wilkes remains unchanged, but the enrolled version includes additional formatting elements like bill numbers, dates, and page markers that are standard for final legislative documents.

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Added bill number '26-13' and date 'March 4, 2025' to identify the enrolled version

Added page markers and section headers ('ENROLLED ORIGINAL') indicating this is the final enrolled version of the bill

Removed placeholder signature line and introductory formatting used during the bill's introduction phase

Floor votes · Council Mar 4, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

Mar 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

Mar 4, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Feb 14, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0013 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors