CER 26-0057 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Darnell Perkins Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0057) formally recognizes Darnell Perkins during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It acknowledges Perkins as a culinary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community leader with deep ties to Ward 7 and the LGBTQIA+ community. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves only to honor Perkins symbolically during the annual event, which celebrates Black LGBTQIA+ culture and raises awareness for health initiatives.

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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Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

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This document shows the transition of a ceremonial resolution from its introduction stage to enrolled status. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, with only formatting and structural elements modified to reflect official enrollment. The bill recognizes Darnell Perkins during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration.

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Added 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' designation and bill number 26-57 to indicate official enrollment status

Changed document title from 'A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION' to include bill number and date (June 3, 2025)

Reformatted page numbering and spacing throughout the document to match enrolled format standards

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

CER26-0057 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors