CER 26-0076 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Taylor Townsend Mubadala Citi DC Open Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution honors tennis player Taylor Townsend for becoming the first mother in professional tennis to reach world No. 1 in doubles after winning the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open women's doubles title with partner Katerina Siniaková. It recognizes her historic achievement, her inspiration to DC residents and young athletes, and her broader impact as a role model overcoming barriers in sports. The resolution has no legal effect or financial impact - it solely expresses the Council's recognition of her accomplishments. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Sep 2025

Signed into Law

Sep 2025

Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Signed Sep 17, 2025

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The bill text was reformatted to reflect its status as an 'Enrolled Original' version, moving the title and date from the header to the body and reorganizing the clauses. The substantive policy content, including the recognition of Taylor Townsend and the resolution's text, remains unchanged.

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The document structure was updated to match official enrolled legislative formatting, shifting the title and date placement and renumbering sections.

Floor votes · Council Sep 17, 2025

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Sep 17, 2025

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Sep 17, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Sep 16, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0076 Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors