Sean Norman Recognition Resolution of 2025
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0056) formally recognizes Sean Norman, a Deaf queer advocate and community organizer based in Washington, D.C., during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It honors his work founding the first ASL Kickball team under Stonewall Sports, hosting ASL Queer events, and serving as President of the D.C. Association of the Deaf. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, celebrating Norman’s contributions to the Deaf LGBTQ+ community and DC Black Pride’s mission. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or alter government operations. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.
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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The bill was enrolled and approved for final passage, transitioning from draft introduction to official enrolled status. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, with no policy modifications to the recognition of Sean Norman during DC Black Pride 2025.
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Added enrolled status designation and official enrollment date (June 3, 2025), indicating the bill has completed the legislative process and is now official.
Removed draft formatting elements including introduction section, councilmember name, and page numbering from the original draft version.
Floor votes · Council Jun 3, 2025
How they voted
11–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 12
Jun 3, 2025
D
Democratic10
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Total actions
6
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Committee
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Jun 3, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (11-0-1)
council
Jun 2, 2025
Introduced
CER26-0056 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Zachary Parker
DDemocratic
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