CER 26-0018 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Reverend Doctor Wallace Charles Smith Day Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution designates February 8, 2025, as "Reverend Doctor Wallace Charles Smith Day" in the District of Columbia to honor his 33 years of service as Senior Minister of Shiloh Baptist Church, one of Washington, D.C.'s oldest and most influential African American Baptist churches. It recognizes his leadership in advancing women's roles in church ministry, community engagement through initiatives like the Clergy for Community Wealth and Preservation, and his historical connection to Shiloh's founding in 1863. The resolution has no binding legal effect but formally celebrates his contributions to D.C.'s religious and civic life.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Mar 2025

Signed into Law

Mar 2025

Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Signed Mar 4, 2025

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Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was enrolled and formally adopted by the Council of the District of Columbia, changing its status from a draft introduction to an official enrolled resolution. The substantive content of the resolution remained largely the same, recognizing Reverend Doctor Wallace Charles Smith for his service and declaring February 8, 2025, as Reverend Doctor Wallace Charles Smith Day. Minor formatting and line number changes occurred during the enrollment process.

TECHNICAL

The bill changed from draft introduction status to enrolled original status, indicating it has been formally processed and approved by the Council.

Line numbers and page numbers were adjusted during the enrollment process, with page numbers shifting from 1-3 to 1-2.

The effective date language was simplified from 'immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to just 'immediately upon the first date of publication'.

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

Mar 3, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0018 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors