CER 26-0194 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Ruby L. Powell 100th Birthday Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2026

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that officially recognizes Ms. Ruby L. Powell on the occasion of her 100th birthday in 2026. It highlights her long history in the District of Columbia, noting her decades of residence in Ward 4, her previous employment with the telephone company, and her community involvement through her family business and church membership. The resolution formally congratulates her on this milestone and expresses appreciation for her legacy within the District.

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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Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Ms. Ruby L. Powell on her 100th birthday. The changes between the introduction and enrollment versions are entirely formatting and procedural: line numbers were removed, an 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' header was added, the bill number (26-194) and date (July 14, 2026) were inserted, and the text was reformatted into a standard enrolled document layout. No substantive policy or content changes were made.

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Removed line numbers and sponsor/chairman header from the introduction version

Added 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' designation, bill number 26-194, and date July 14, 2026 to conform to standard enrollment formatting

Reformatted text layout and added page numbers consistent with enrolled document style

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

CER26-0194 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors