CER 26-0070 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Saint Romero Day Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0070) declares August 15, 2025, as "Saint Romero Day" in the District of Columbia. It honors Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero, a Salvadoran archbishop recognized for his advocacy for human rights and justice during El Salvador's civil war. The resolution specifically acknowledges his enduring impact on Washington, D.C.'s Salvadoran Latino community, which has deep historical ties to his legacy. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any legal rights or obligations.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Jul 2025

Signed into Law

Jul 2025

Introduced Jul 9, 2025 Signed Jul 14, 2025

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MODERATE

This document shows the transition of a ceremonial resolution from its introduction stage to its enrolled (final) version. The primary changes involve formatting adjustments, page number reorganization, and minor text corrections. The substantive content of the resolution recognizing Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero remains unchanged.

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Page numbering and formatting were reorganized to reflect the enrolled version, including addition of 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' headers and repositioned page numbers.

Bill number formatting changed from 'CER 26-0070' to '26-70' in the enrolled version.

Date added showing 'July 14, 2025' as the enrolled date, replacing the original introduction date.

Minor text correction in Section 1: 'beautified' was changed to 'beatified' in the enrolled version.

Section 3 effectiveness language was simplified from 'immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to just 'immediately'.

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

Jul 14, 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 14, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Jul 9, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0070 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors