CER 26-0067 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Carroll “Skeezy” Payne Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0067) commemorates the life and community service of Carroll "Skeezy" Rayburg Payne, a longtime Washingtonian activist, educator, and mentor. It recognizes his decades of work in education, housing advocacy, youth development, and cultural leadership across DC. The resolution formally honors his legacy and urges residents to celebrate his contributions. As a symbolic tribute with no legal effect, it takes immediate effect upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Jul 2025

Signed into Law

Jul 2025

Introduced Jun 30, 2025 Signed Jul 1, 2025

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Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits

MODERATE

This document shows the transition of a ceremonial resolution from introduction to enrolled status. The bill recognizes Carroll 'Skeezy' Rayburg Payne, a community activist and public servant, and formally enrolls it for publication in the District of Columbia Register. The enrolled version includes formatting changes, page numbers, and a specific date of July 1, 2025, indicating it has completed the legislative process.

TECHNICAL

Added enrolled status designation, bill number (26-67), and date (July 1, 2025) to indicate the bill has completed legislative review and is ready for publication.

Changed the resolution citation from 'Memorial Recognition Resolution' to 'Memorial Resolution' in the enrolled version.

Modified Section 3 to remove the reference to publication in the District of Columbia Register, stating the resolution takes effect immediately instead.

Added page numbers (1 and 2) and 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' headers to indicate the document has been officially enrolled and is the final version.

Floor votes · Council Jul 1, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

Jul 1, 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

Jul 1, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Jun 30, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0067 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors