CER 26-0188 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Maureen L. Dwyer Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution honors Maureen L. Dwyer and the Sitar Arts Center for their long-standing contributions to arts education and community development in Washington, D.C. The bill formally recognizes Dwyer's 27 years of service, particularly her 15 years as Executive Director, during which she expanded the center's programs and partnerships to serve up to 900 families annually. It highlights the organization's role in providing accessible visual, performing, and digital arts training while removing financial and cultural barriers for residents across all eight wards. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funds but serves to celebrate the achievements of the individuals and the institution involved.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jul 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Jul 9, 2026 Signed Jul 14, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 1 edit
MINOR
This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Maureen L. Dwyer and the Sitar Arts Center. The move from Introduction to Enrollment is primarily a formatting change (adding the enrolled header, bill number, date, and reformatting layout). The only substantive policy change is in Section 3, which removes the requirement that the resolution take effect upon publication in the District of Columbia Register, making it effective immediately without that condition.
TIMELINE

Section 3 changed from taking effect 'immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to simply 'immediately,' removing the publication prerequisite for the resolution to become effective.

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2026

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Jul 14, 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

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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Jul 14, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jul 9, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0188 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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Photo of Brianne Nadeau
Brianne Nadeau
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 1