University of the District of Columbia 175th Anniversary Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2026
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0129) formally recognizes the University of the District of Columbia's (UDC) 175th anniversary in 2026. It acknowledges UDC's history as the District's only public university and the nation's second-oldest HBCU, tracing its origins to 1851. The resolution has no policy changes or funding mechanisms - it solely celebrates UDC's founding, academic programs, and community impact through symbolic recognition by the Council. It directly affects UDC's community (students, faculty, staff) and the District of Columbia.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed Feb 3, 2026
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This document shows the transition of a ceremonial resolution from its introduction stage to its enrolled (final) version. The primary changes are formatting and procedural, including the addition of bill number 26-129, date February 3, 2026, and page numbers, while the substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged.
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Added bill number 26-129, date February 3, 2026, and page numbering to indicate this is the enrolled original version of the resolution
Removed introductory line numbers and signature line for the Council Chairman that were present in the introduction version
Minor formatting adjustments including spacing changes and slight rewording of 'six schools' to '6 schools' in one instance
Floor votes · Council Feb 3, 2026
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Feb 3, 2026
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 3, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0129 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
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