CER 26-0137 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Allen Iverson Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2026

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally honors Allen Iverson, the former NBA basketball player and cultural icon, for his achievements and contributions. It recognizes his career highlights, including his time at Georgetown University, his success with the Philadelphia 76ers, and his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The resolution also acknowledges Iverson's positive impact on the District of Columbia and his hometown community in Hampton Roads, Virginia. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves to officially acknowledge and celebrate his legacy.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Council Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Signed Mar 3, 2026

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Introduction → Enrollment · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was formally enrolled and approved by the Council of the District of Columbia, with minor formatting adjustments and the addition of an effective date provision. The substantive content recognizing basketball player Allen Iverson remains unchanged.

TIMELINE

Added Section 3 stating the resolution takes effect immediately.

TECHNICAL

Added 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' designation and bill number 26-137.

Changed the resolution title from 'Ceremonial Recognition Resolution' to 'Ceremonial Resolution' in the citation language.

Adjusted numerical formatting of statistics (e.g., 'four' to '4', 'two' to '2') in the WHEREAS clauses.

Removed signature lines for Councilmembers Robert C. White, Jr. and Trayon White, Sr.

Floor votes · Council Mar 3, 2026

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Mar 3, 2026

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 3, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Mar 2, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0137 Introduced by Councilmember T. White at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors