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CER 26-0180

Georgetown University 275th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Brooke Pinto

DC Council ceremonial resolution recognizing Georgetown University’s 275th anniversary and its historical, cultural, and economic contributions to the District.

Retained by the Council
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Bill Summary · CER 26-0180

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill designates a ceremonial resolution recognizing and celebrating Georgetown University’s 275th anniversary in 2026.
  • It commemorates Georgetown’s historical origins, development, and enduring contributions to the District of Columbia (DC).

Key Provisions and Changes

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill that creates new laws or mandates programmatic changes.
  • Official recognition by the DC Council of Georgetown’s long history and its social, cultural, and economic contributions to the District.
  • The resolution formalizes the 275th anniversary observance in 2026 and provides a formal attribution in the DC Register.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Georgetown University and the Georgetown community are the primary subjects of recognition.
  • The District of Columbia and its residents benefit from formal acknowledgment of the neighborhood’s history, heritage, and ongoing role as a cultural and economic hub.
  • The resolution contributes to the public record and ceremonial honors rather than imposing duties or altering services.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced in the 26th session by Councilmember Brooke Pinto (with a co-sponsor).
  • The action history shows:
    • Introduced: June 25, 2026
    • Retained by the Council: June 30, 2026
  • Effective date: Immediately upon first publication in the DC Register (per Sec. 3 of the resolution).
  • Status: Ceremonial resolution (no regulatory or funding implications).

Additional Context from Text

  • Provides historical context on Georgetown’s founding in 1751, its incorporation into DC in 1895, and its designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1962.
  • Acknowledges the long-standing presence and contributions of Black Americans and enslaved people in Georgetown’s history.
  • Highlights Georgetown’s historic district status (established 1950) and its ongoing role as a hub for residents and visitors.

Overall, the bill serves to formally acknowledge and celebrate Georgetown’s 275th anniversary and its significance to the District, through a ceremonial recognition rather than substantive policy changes.

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

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