CER 26-0046 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month Ceremonial Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0046) declares June 2025 as "Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month" in the District of Columbia. It recognizes Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as a critical public health issue, citing data showing it is the 6th leading cause of death for DC residents 65+ and affecting over 15,000 residents. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the need for awareness, aligning with existing DC initiatives like the BrainHealth.DC.gov resource. It is a symbolic gesture to support ongoing efforts to address cognitive health.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Jun 2025

Signed into Law

Jun 2025

Introduced Jun 2, 2025 Signed Jun 3, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

This document shows the transition of a ceremonial resolution from its introduction stage to enrolled status. The main substantive change is the addition of 'Health' to the official month name, changing it from 'Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month' to 'Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month.' The enrolled version also includes a new Section 3 declaring the resolution effective immediately, replacing the previous Section 3 about publication in the District Register.

Scope change

The resolution's scope remains focused on raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the District of Columbia during June 2025. The only substantive scope change is the updated official title of the awareness month.

REQUIREMENT

The official name of the awareness month was changed from 'Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month' to 'Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month' to better reflect the health-focused nature of the initiative.

TIMELINE

A new Section 3 was added stating that the resolution takes effect immediately, replacing the previous Section 3 which required publication in the District of Columbia Register before becoming effective.

TECHNICAL

The document format changed from an introduction draft with council member signatures to an enrolled original version with official numbering and formatting consistent with final legislative documents.

Floor votes · Council Jun 3, 2025

How they voted

11–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 12

Jun 3, 2025

D Democratic10

9 Yea 1

90% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Jun 3, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (11-0-1)

council

Jun 2, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0046 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors