CER 26-0022 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Anita B. Shelton 90th Birthday Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0022) formally honors Anita Bellamy Shelton on her 90th birthday, recognizing her over 50 years of advocacy for domestic workers, victims of discrimination, and families in need. It specifically acknowledges her work as DC Office of Human Rights Director, her role in securing the nation's highest minimum wage for domestic workers, and her leadership in organizations like DC Women in Politics. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it is a symbolic gesture by the DC Council to celebrate her contributions. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Signed Apr 1, 2025

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Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits

MODERATE

This document shows the transition of a ceremonial resolution from draft introduction stage to enrolled (final) version. The primary changes are formatting and procedural updates that occurred after the bill was passed by the Council, including the addition of enrollment markings, bill number (26-22), and date (April 1, 2025). The substantive content of the resolution recognizing Anita Bellamy Shelton's 90th birthday remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Added enrollment markings including 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' headers and bill number 26-22 to indicate the document has been formally enrolled and approved by the Council.

Added date 'April 1, 2025' to the enrolled version, documenting when the resolution was officially enrolled.

Removed signature lines for Council members and changed the effective date language from 'upon first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately' in the enrolled version.

Removed draft formatting elements including blank signature lines, council member names, and introductory header sections that were part of the introduction stage but not needed in the enrolled version.

Floor votes · Council Apr 1, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

Apr 1, 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

Apr 1, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Mar 20, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0022 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors