CER 26-0173 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Charity Blackwell Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution honors Charity Blackwell, a spoken word artist and cultural leader, during the 2026 DC Black Pride celebration. The bill formally acknowledges her contributions to LGBTQIA+ advocacy and her work in amplifying marginalized voices through storytelling and performance. It does not create new laws or funding but serves to publicly recognize her achievements within the context of the annual event.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2026

Committee Review

Council Passage

Jun 2026

Signed into Law

Jun 2026

Introduced Jun 18, 2026 Signed Jun 30, 2026

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Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

The document was converted from a draft introduction to an enrolled original version, adding official metadata like the bill number (26-173) and date (June 30, 2026). The substantive text of the resolution recognizing Charity Blackwell remained unchanged. This change signifies the bill has been officially approved and is now in its final, legal form.

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Added official bill number 26-173 and the date June 30, 2026, indicating the document is now an enrolled original.

Removed the placeholder name 'Councilmember Zachary Parker' and draft page numbering.

Adjusted page numbering and layout formatting to match official enrolled standards.

Floor votes · Council Jun 30, 2026

How they voted

12–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 13

Jun 30, 2026

D Democratic11

10 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 30, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)

council

Jun 18, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0173 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors