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CER 26-0185

The Georgetown 275th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026

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

The bill formally recognizes and celebrates Georgetown’s 275-year history and its cultural, social, and economic contributions to the District.

Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0180
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Bill Summary · CER 26-0185

Overview

CER 26-0185, the Georgetown 275th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026, is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and celebrating the 275th anniversary of Georgetown, a historic neighborhood in the District of Columbia. The bill designates the recognition and sets forth brief historical context and significance. It is sponsored by Councilmember Brooke Pinto (with a co-sponsor) and carries no fiscal or regulatory mandates beyond formal acknowledgment.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledge Georgetown’s long history dating to its founding in 1751 as a port town on land known as Tahoga Village belonging to the Nacotchtank people.
  • Highlight Georgetown’s evolution, including its status as a self-governing entity with growing commerce until its incorporation into the District of Columbia in 1895.
  • Recognize the contributions of Black Americans and enslaved people who lived in Georgetown, noting historical population shares and cultural impact, including institutions like Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (the oldest African American congregation in DC).
  • Emphasize Georgetown’s designation as a National Historic Landmark (1962) and its status within the DC Inventory of Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Celebrate Georgetown as a current hub for residential life, commerce, dining, and tourism.

Key Provisions

  • Sec. 1: Short title — The resolution may be cited as the “Georgetown 275th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026.”
  • Sec. 2: Recognition — The Council recognizes and celebrates Georgetown for its long history and its social, cultural, and economic contributions to the District.
  • Sec. 3: Effective date — The resolution takes effect immediately upon the first publication in the District of Columbia Register.
  • The document also includes introductory historical recitations (founding date, incorporation date, demographic and cultural notes, historic designations) to frame the recognition.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primarily ceremonial recognition by the Council of the District of Columbia.
  • Georgetown residents, businesses, historical communities, and visitors may perceive formal acknowledgement of the neighborhood’s heritage.
  • There is no new policy, regulation, or funding mechanism specified in the text.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: June 26, 2026 (CER26-0185) by Councilmember Brooke Pinto.
  • Action History indicates:
    • June 30, 2026: Retained by the Council.
    • June 30, 2026: Final Reading, Council Chamber (CC) and approval with Resolution Number ACR26-0180.
  • Effective Date: Immediate upon publication in the DC Register (per Sec. 3).

Additional Context

  • Co-sponsor: Councilmember Brooke Pinto.
  • The resolution functions as a formal expression of the Council’s recognition rather than creating duties, appropriations, or regulatory changes.
  • Emphasizes Georgetown’s historic status and ongoing cultural and economic vitality.

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

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