CER 26-0189 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Black Pride Honoree Philip Pannell Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution formally recognizes Philip Pannell as an honoree during the 2026 DC Black Pride celebration. The bill highlights Pannell's lifelong contributions to LGBTQIA+ equality, including his historic role in the Stonewall Rebellion, his advocacy for marriage equality, and his status as the first Black gay man appointed to the DC Commission on Human Rights. By citing his decades of activism and leadership, the measure aims to celebrate his impact on both the Black and LGBTQIA+ communities within the District of Columbia.

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 · 2 edits

MINOR

This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Philip Pannell during the 2026 DC Black Pride celebration. The changes from Introduction to Enrollment are purely procedural and formatting: the document was marked as 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL,' given a bill number (26-189), assigned a date (July 14, 2026), and reformatted with page headers. No substantive policy content was altered.

TECHNICAL

The document was converted from an introduction draft to an enrolled original, adding the 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' designation, bill number 26-189, and the date July 14, 2026.

The sponsoring councilmember's name (Zachary Parker) was removed from the header in the enrolled version.

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

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Committee

Jul 14, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)

council

Jul 9, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0189 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors