CER 26-0127 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Nettie Pearl Drayton Hailes Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0127) formally honors Nettie Pearl Drayton Hailes, a civil rights activist, community leader, and longtime resident of Washington, D.C., who passed away in January 2026. It recognizes her lifetime work as a marcher in the 1963 March on Washington, leader in the NAACP and National Council of Negro Women, advocate for seniors, and supporter of racial justice and women's empowerment. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely commemorative, with no new laws, funding, or obligations created. It serves as a symbolic tribute to her legacy, citing her roles as a church leader, mentor, realtor, and advocate for affordable senior housing.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Council Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Signed Feb 3, 2026

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This document shows the transition of a ceremonial resolution from draft introduction to its enrolled, final version. The primary changes involve formatting adjustments, page numbering updates, and the addition of enrollment metadata indicating the bill has been officially enrolled and assigned bill number 26-127. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Nettie Pearl Drayton Hailes remains unchanged.

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Added enrollment metadata including 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' designation, bill number 26-127, and date February 3, 2026, indicating the bill has been officially enrolled and approved for publication.

Page numbering was updated from draft pages (1-3) to enrolled pages (1-2), reflecting the final enrolled version of the document.

Removed draft formatting elements including signature lines for councilmembers and placeholder text used during the bill's introduction phase.

Floor votes · Council Feb 3, 2026

How they voted

12–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 13

Feb 3, 2026

D Democratic11

10 Yea 1

90% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)

council

Jan 30, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0127 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors