CER 26-0040 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Father Michael J. Kelley Recognition Resolution of 2025

District of Columbia Council Resolution CER 26-0040, titled the "Father Michael J. Kelley Recognition Resolution of 2025," formally honors Father Michael J. Kelley on the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination (1975-2025) for his decades of service as pastor of St. Martin of Tours parish and his community leadership. The resolution recognizes his work building affordable housing through The Summit at St. Martin’s Apartments, operating a community center for youth and support groups, and guiding the parish during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or obligations but serves as a formal expression of appreciation for his contributions to the Bloomingdale community and the District of Columbia.

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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Introduction → Enrollment · 5 edits

MODERATE

This document shows the transition of a ceremonial resolution from draft introduction to enrolled (final) version. The main changes are formatting and numbering adjustments typical of legislative processing, including adding bill number 26-40, date May 6, 2025, and page numbers. The substantive content recognizing Father Michael J. Kelley remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Added bill number 26-40 and date May 6, 2025 to the enrolled version header

Added page numbers (1 and 2) to the enrolled version footer

Changed '7 days a week' to 'seven days a week' in one instance for consistency

Changed 'Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.' in the enrolled version

Changed 'That this' to 'That this' (capitalization adjustment) in the RESOLVED clause

Floor votes · Council May 6, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

May 6, 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

May 6, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

May 5, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0040 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors