CER 26-0048 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Maurice Sykes Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0048) honors Maurice Sykes, a late DC early childhood education leader, by commemorating his career and legacy. It formally recognizes his work as a DC Public Schools Deputy Superintendent, Director of Early Childhood Programs, and founder of "DC Men in ECE," alongside his national advocacy for equitable early education. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it simply declares the Council's commemoration of his contributions. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new programs, funding, or requirements.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Jun 2025

Signed into Law

Jun 2025

Introduced Jun 2, 2025 Signed Jun 3, 2025

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This document shows a ceremonial resolution honoring Maurice Sykes being converted from a Council version to an Enrolled Original version. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, but the formatting and numbering were adjusted to reflect its official enrolled status. No policy changes, funding, or eligibility criteria were modified.

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The document was reformatted from a Council draft version to an Enrolled Original version, with adjusted page numbering and formatting to reflect official enrollment status. The substantive text of the resolution honoring Maurice Sykes remains identical.

Floor votes · Council Jun 3, 2025

How they voted

11–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 12

Jun 3, 2025

D Democratic10

9 Yea 1

90% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Jun 3, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (11-0-1)

council

Jun 2, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0048 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors