Terry Lamont Bennett Recognition Resolution of 2026
This ceremonial resolution designates July 21, 2026 (Terry Lamont Bennett's birth anniversary) as "Terry Bennett Day" in the District of Columbia to honor his life and service. It recognizes Bennett, a Ballou High School valedictorian, Bucknell University graduate, and Metropolitan Police Department officer who served in the First District and coached football at Ballou High School for nine years. The resolution symbolically celebrates his community leadership, youth mentorship, and dedication to Southeast D.C., without creating new legal requirements or affecting any policies.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Jan 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed Jan 20, 2026
Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison
What changed between versions
Introduction
→
Enrollment
·
3 edits
MINOR
This bill was enrolled and finalized as a ceremonial resolution honoring Terry Lamont Bennett. The primary changes involve formatting updates, page number corrections, and a minor text adjustment to the effective date language. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content or purpose.
TECHNICAL
Page numbering was corrected from pages 1-3 to pages 2-3, with the original page 1 content removed and renumbered appropriately.
The effective date language in Section 3 was changed from 'upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately'.
Minor formatting adjustments including removal of signature lines and reorganization of the resolution header structure.
Floor votes · Council Jan 20, 2026
How they voted
12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
Jan 20, 2026
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 20, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0124 Introduced by Councilmember T. White at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Trayon White
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about CER 26-0124
Scope: DC
Hi! I can help you understand CER 26-0124. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline