CER 26-0094 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Lawrence Moten Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0094) formally honors Lawrence Moten, a Washington, D.C. native and Syracuse University basketball legend who passed away in 2025. It recognizes his achievements as an NBA player, coach, and youth mentor in the District, including his record-setting scoring career and work with Digital Pioneers Academy. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves to commemorate his legacy through a formal council acknowledgment. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond providing a symbolic tribute to Moten's contributions.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Oct 2025

Signed into Law

Oct 2025

Introduced Oct 3, 2025 Signed Oct 7, 2025

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Introduction → Enrollment · 2 edits

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The bill was formatted and finalized for official enrollment, changing from a draft with signatures to an 'Enrolled Original' version. The text content regarding the recognition of Lawrence Moten remains substantively the same, though minor line breaks were adjusted for the formal layout.

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The document was converted from a draft format with signatures to an official 'Enrolled Original' status, indicating it has been approved and is ready for publication.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the text layout, including reflowing paragraphs and adding page numbers, without altering the policy content.

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 3, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0094 Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors