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CER 26-0082

Warren Graves Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2025

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

DC Council formally recognizes and honors Warren Graves through an official memorial resolution with no legal or budgetary effects.

Resolution ACR26-0082, Effective from Sep 17, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 010658
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Bill Summary · CER 26-0082

Legislative bill overview

This is a memorial recognition resolution honoring Warren Graves in the District of Columbia. The resolution was introduced by Councilmember Anita Bonds and officially approved on September 17, 2025. Memorial resolutions are ceremonial legislative acts that formally acknowledge and commemorate individuals.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions create an official public record recognizing contributions or significance of individuals within a jurisdiction. They can serve historical and community documentation purposes, though they carry no binding legal force or budgetary implications.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill summary does not specify who Warren Graves was or why he warranted official memorial recognition, making substantive evaluation difficult
  • Ceremonial vs. substantive: Some may question whether legislative time should focus on memorial resolutions versus policy-making, though this is a minor procedural matter
  • Transparency concern: Without details on Graves' background or accomplishments, constituents cannot assess whether the recognition is widely appropriate or disputed

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

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