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CER 26-0083

Alma Woodsey Thomas Recognition Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Anita Bonds

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Alma Woodsey Thomas for DC arts and education impact; no policy changes, preserves her legacy in official records, effective Sept 17, 2025.

Resolution ACR26-0083, Effective from Sep 17, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 010660
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Bill Summary · CER 26-0083

Summary: Alma Woodsey Thomas Recognition Resolution of 2025 (CER 26-0083 / ACR26-0083)

Overview

  • Bill Type: Resolution
  • Official Reference: CER26-0083 introduced; later enacted as Resolution ACR26-0083
  • Title: Alma Woodsey Thomas Recognition Resolution of 2025
  • Status: Effective Sept 17, 2025; Published in the DC Register (Vol 72, Page 010660)
  • Introduced: September 16, 2025 by Councilmember Bonds
  • Classification: Ceremonial resolution recognizing an individual’s contributions

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes and honors Alma Woodsey Thomas for her contributions to the arts and her legacy within the District of Columbia.
  • It serves as a ceremonial commemoration, affirming the importance of Thomas’s impact on culture, education, and the arts community in DC.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal Recognition: The Council formally acknowledges Alma Woodsey Thomas, highlighting her significance as a pioneering artist and educator.
  • Ceremonial Nature: As a resolution, it communicates official appreciation and acknowledgment rather than creating enforceable policy or new programs.
  • Public Record: The recognition becomes part of the official records and may be used to highlight Thomas’s legacy in educational and cultural contexts within DC.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary Beneficiary: Alma Woodsey Thomas (in recognition of her contributions).
  • District Community: Residents, cultural institutions, educators, and students who engage with DC’s arts and history.
  • Institutions: Local museums, schools, libraries, and cultural organizations may reference the resolution in programming, exhibitions, or educational materials.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: September 16, 2025 by Councilmember Bonds (Office of the Secretary)
  • 2025-09-17: Retained by the Council; Final Reading conducted
  • 2025-09-17: Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0083
  • 2025-10-03: Effective from September 17, 2025; Published in the DC Register Vol 72, Page 010660
  • Effective Date: September 17, 2025 (retroactive to the date listed in the DC Register publication)

Fiscal and Administrative Considerations

  • Fiscal Impact: Not anticipated, as ceremonial resolutions typically do not require budgetary allocations or administrative changes.
  • Implementation: No new programs or mandates; the measure is ceremonial and informational, designed to recognize an individual's legacy.

Notes

  • The resolution preserves Alma Woodsey Thomas’s contributions within the official District of Columbia record and may be cited in educational and cultural programming honoring local figures.
  • Official publication and effective date establish formal recognition within DC’s statutory and historic records.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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