CER 26-0042 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

The Blackbyrds 50th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0042) officially recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Blackbyrds' mainstream musical breakthrough in 2025. It honors the DC-based jazz-funk ensemble, specifically congratulating surviving members Keith Killgo and Joe Hall, for their cultural impact through hits like "Walking in Rhythm" and "Rock Creek Park." The resolution highlights how the band shaped Washington, DC's musical identity and influenced hip-hop through samples by major artists. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect but formally celebrates their legacy as pioneers of jazz-funk and contributors to the city's cultural heritage.

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

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled original version, meaning it has passed all legislative stages and is now officially enacted. The substantive policy content remains largely the same, with only minor formatting adjustments and a slight modification to the effective date language.

TECHNICAL

Added bill number (26-42) and date (May 6, 2025) to the enrolled version, which are standard formatting elements for enacted legislation.

Changed the effective date language from 'immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately,' which is a common simplification in enrolled versions.

Adjusted capitalization in the resolution citation from 'that this resolution' to 'That this resolution' to follow formal enrolled document conventions.

Removed the Councilmember's name (Anita Bonds) from the enrolled version, as this information is typically not included in the final enacted text.

Added page numbers and section headers typical of enrolled documents, including 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' and page numbering at the bottom.

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

CER26-0042 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors