Alma Woodsey Thomas Recognition Resolution of 2025
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0083) formally honors Alma Woodsey Thomas, an influential African American artist and educator, by recognizing her groundbreaking career and legacy. It commemorates her life and contributions to the District of Columbia on the 134th anniversary of her birth, specifically acknowledging her as the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1972. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute with no direct impact on residents, programs, or funding.
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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MODERATE
The document changed from a draft bill introduction to an enrolled (final) version with formatting adjustments. The substantive content of the resolution remains the same, honoring artist Alma Woodsey Thomas. Minor text corrections include changing 'Alam' to 'Alma' in Section 2 and removing the publication date requirement in Section 3.
TECHNICAL
Changed 'Alam Woodsey Thomas' to 'Alma Woodsey Thomas' in Section 2 to correct the spelling of the honoree's name.
Removed the requirement that the resolution take effect upon publication in the District of Columbia Register, changing it to take effect immediately.
Added bill number 26-83 and date September 17, 2025 to the enrolled version.
Removed the Councilmember Anita Bonds signature line and page numbers from the draft version.
Floor votes · Council Sep 17, 2025
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Sep 17, 2025
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Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced
CER26-0083 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Anita Bonds
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