CER 26-0085 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Friendship Baptist Church 150th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0085) formally recognizes Friendship Baptist Church in Southwest, DC, for its 150th anniversary. The DC Council resolution acknowledges the church's historical significance as one of the District's oldest African American congregations, its community service since 1875, and its role as a civic hub. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The resolution takes effect immediately upon publication.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Oct 2025

Signed into Law

Oct 2025

Introduced Oct 1, 2025 Signed Oct 7, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a draft introduction to an enrolled original version, indicating it has passed the Council and is now officially enacted. The substantive policy content of the resolution remains unchanged, with only formatting, numbering, and minor text adjustments made during the enrollment process.

TECHNICAL

The bill was renumbered and reorganized from a draft introduction format to an enrolled original format, including the addition of 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' and page numbering changes.

The effective date language was simplified from 'immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately'.

The bill now includes a date stamp of 'October 7, 2025' indicating when it was enrolled.

Minor formatting changes including spacing, line breaks, and capitalization were adjusted to conform to enrolled document standards.

Floor votes · Council Oct 7, 2025

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Oct 7, 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

Oct 7, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Oct 1, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0085 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors