Dr. Janice M. Davis Recognition Resolution of 2026
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Dr. Janice M. Davis as she retires from Howard University School of Social Work after nearly three decades of service. It recognizes her contributions as an educator, administrator, and mentor who has prepared thousands of social workers to serve communities. The resolution formally acknowledges her leadership roles, including her tenure as Director of Clinical Education since 2011, and celebrates her impact on the social work profession. This measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to publicly recognize her achievements and retirement.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Signed Mar 3, 2026
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The bill was enrolled and formatted for final adoption, with minor text corrections including changing '3 decades' to '3 decades' and '30 years' to '30 years' for consistency. The resolution formally recognizes Dr. Janice M. Davis's retirement from Howard University School of Social Work after nearly thirty years of service. The effective date was changed from publication in the District of Columbia Register to immediate effect.
Scope change
No substantive policy scope change; the bill remains a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Davis's retirement.
TIMELINE
Changed the effective date from publication in the District of Columbia Register to immediate effect.
TECHNICAL
Corrected text formatting and standardized number formatting from 'three decades' to '3 decades' and 'over thirty years' to 'over 30 years'.
Added enrollment markings and page numbers indicating the bill has been formally enrolled and approved.
Floor votes · Council Mar 3, 2026
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Mar 3, 2026
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Mar 3, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0136 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Robert White
DDemocratic
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