CER 26-0178 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Lonnie Bee Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution officially recognizes entertainer Lonnie Bee during the 2026 DC Black Pride celebration. The bill highlights Bee's achievements as a dancer, choreographer, and producer who has built a successful career while remaining connected to the community through his comedy brunch and stage productions. It also provides context about the event, noting that DC Black Pride is the world's first Black Pride festival and will host its 35th anniversary in May 2026. The measure serves as a formal acknowledgment of Bee's contributions and does not alter any laws or policies.
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
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The document has transitioned from a draft introduction to an enrolled original version, indicating the bill has been officially enacted. The substantive policy content, including the recognition of Lonnie Bee and the details regarding the 2026 DC Black Pride celebration, remains unchanged. The primary differences are technical formatting updates, such as the addition of bill numbers, dates, and page headers required for official enrollment.
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Added bill number (26-178) and date (June 30, 2026) to the header.

Added 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' labels and page numbers to indicate the bill is officially finalized.

Adjusted line spacing and indentation to match standard enrolled formatting.

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
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jun 30, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0178 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Zachary Parker
Zachary Parker
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 5