CER 26-0167 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Dr. Thornell Kenly Page Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution formally recognizes and honors the life and legacy of Dr. Thornell Kenly Page, a distinguished educator and public servant who passed away. The bill directly affects the District of Columbia government by officially acknowledging his contributions to education, community development, and historic preservation. It commends his specific achievements, such as his work at the University of the District of Columbia, his federal service in the Clinton administration, and his efforts to protect historic cemeteries in Georgetown. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to publicly celebrate his dedication to the District and its residents.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2026

Committee Review

Council Passage

Jun 2026

Signed into Law

Jun 2026

Introduced Jun 1, 2026 Signed Jun 2, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from a draft introduction to an enrolled, final version ready for publication. The primary changes are technical formatting updates, such as adding the bill number (26-167) and date, and removing the names of Council members who sponsored the original draft. The substantive policy content, including the resolution to honor Dr. Thornell Kenly Page, remains unchanged.

Scope change

No change in scope or applicability; the bill's subject matter is identical.

TECHNICAL

Removed the names of Council members (Phil Mendelson, Anita Bonds, Brooke Pinto, Trayon White, Sr.) who were listed as sponsors in the draft version.

Added the official bill number (26-167) and the date of enrollment (June 2, 2026) to the header.

Changed the effective date clause from 'upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately'.

Inserted page markers and the label 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' to indicate this is the final certified version.

Floor votes · Council Jun 2, 2026

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Jun 2, 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

Jun 2, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Jun 1, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0167 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors