CER 26-0023 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Washington Nationals 20th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0023) formally recognizes the Washington Nationals baseball team's 20th season in Washington, D.C., marking their 2005 return to the city. The Council of the District of Columbia "celebrates and commends" the Nationals for their 20 years of contributions to the community, extending appreciation for the "joy and unity" they provide. It does not create new laws or obligations but serves as a symbolic gesture of honor, referencing the team's history, fan engagement ("#NATITUDE"), and 2025 anniversary events like the "NATS20" celebration. The resolution takes effect immediately upon publication.

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 · 3 edits

MINOR

The document changed from a draft council resolution to an enrolled (final) version with minor formatting and text adjustments. The substantive policy content remains the same - recognizing the Washington Nationals' 20th anniversary in DC. The enrolled version includes bill number 26-23, date of April 1, 2025, and page numbers indicating it's the official enrolled copy.

TECHNICAL

Added bill number (26-23), date (April 1, 2025), and page numbers to indicate this is the enrolled original version

Removed council member signatures and draft formatting elements from the enrolled version

Minor text changes: '20th season' changed to '20th season' (same), '20 years' changed to '2 decades' in one instance, '20 year' changed to '20 year', and 'Sec. 3' effectiveness language simplified from 'upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately'

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

CER26-0023 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors