CER 26-0122 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Gaby La’Dine Fraser Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0122) formally honors the late Gaby La’Dine Fraser, a longtime advocate for social justice, labor rights, women’s empowerment, and civic engagement in Washington, D.C. It recognizes her legacy of service - including roles as a union advocate, president of the Metropolitan Women’s Democratic Club, and community organizer - and expresses the Council’s respect for her contributions. The resolution, titled the "Gaby La’Dine Fraser Recognition Resolution of 2026," is transmitted to her family as a tribute. It has no policy impact or financial implications, serving solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Jan 2026
Introduced Jan 5, 2026 Signed Jan 6, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was enrolled and finalized for passage, with minor formatting adjustments and a date correction. The substantive content of the ceremonial resolution honoring Gaby La'Dine Fraser remains unchanged, maintaining the same recognition language and provisions.
TECHNICAL

Date of death was corrected from January 2, 2026 to January 6, 2026 in the WHEREAS clause.

Added 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' designation and bill number 26-122 to indicate the bill has been approved for final passage.

Removed signature lines for Councilmembers Anita Bonds, Wendell Felder, Trayon White, Sr., and Charles Allen as the bill is now enrolled.

Reorganized text formatting and line breaks to conform to enrolled bill standards, though the substantive content remains identical.

Floor votes · Council Jan 6, 2026

How they voted

12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
Jan 6, 2026
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Jan 6, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
Jan 5, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0122 Introduced by Councilmember Felder at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Wendell Felder
Wendell Felder
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 7