DJ Kool Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2025
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill), formally recognizing DJ Kool (John W. Bowman, Jr.) for his musical career and connection to Washington, DC. It honors his contributions to the District's music culture, citing his DC birth, local career beginnings, 1990s albums, the platinum-certified hit "Let Me Clear My Throat," and his recent Emancipation Day performance. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses the Council's symbolic appreciation. It takes effect immediately upon adoption.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Council Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced May 5, 2025
Signed May 6, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill transitioned from an introduction draft to an enrolled (final) version with minor formatting and punctuation adjustments. The core policy content remains unchanged, focusing on recognizing DJ Kool's musical contributions to Washington, DC.
TECHNICAL
Added bill number (26-39) and date (May 6, 2025) to the enrolled version, which is standard for final legislative documents.
Changed 'four albums' to '4 albums' and 'three decades' to '3 decades' for consistency in number formatting.
Added semicolon at the end of the Chuck Brown influence clause in the WHEREAS section.
Added page numbers (1 and 2) and 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' headers to the final version, which are standard formatting for enrolled bills.
Floor votes · Council May 6, 2025
How they voted
12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
May 6, 2025
D
Democratic10
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Total actions
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Key actions
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May 6, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
May 5, 2025
Introduced
CER26-0039 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
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