CER 26-0052 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Dr. David Johns Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0052) formally recognizes Dr. David Johns during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It honors his work as an education policy expert, equity advocate, and CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition, highlighting his career supporting Black LGBTQ+ communities. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Council's recognition of Dr. Johns' contributions through a symbolic gesture at an annual event.

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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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill moved from Introduction to Enrollment with one substantive text correction: the name of Dr. David Johns' organization was changed from 'National Black Justice Coalition' to 'National Black Justice Collective.' All other changes are standard enrollment formatting (header, date, page numbers).

TECHNICAL

Corrected the name of Dr. Johns' organization from 'National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC)' to 'National Black Justice Collective (NBJC)' in the first WHEREAS clause.

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

CER26-0052 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors