David W. Schwartzman Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2025
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0072) formally honors Dr. David W. Schwartzman, a Howard University professor and longtime advocate for climate justice, D.C. Statehood, and economic equity. It recognizes his contributions to affordable housing, childcare access, the DC Earned Income Tax Credit, and environmental policy through his work as a scientist, educator, and activist. The resolution memorializes his legacy without creating new laws or affecting residents' rights. It is a non-binding tribute to his decades of service to the District of Columbia community.
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
The bill underwent significant formatting and structural changes from its introduction version to the enrolled version. The enrolled version includes official enrollment markings, proper page numbering, and standardized formatting typical of final legislative documents. The substantive content of the ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. David W. Schwartzman remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Added official enrollment markings including 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' designation and bill number 26-72
Changed effective date language from 'immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately'
Reorganized document structure with proper header formatting including Council of the District of Columbia title and date July 14, 2025
Standardized page numbering and line formatting throughout the document
Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2025
How they voted
12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
Jul 14, 2025
D
Democratic10
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jul 14, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
Jul 9, 2025
Introduced
CER26-0072 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
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