Bill > CER22-0251

This Resolution, the "George Hawkins Recognition Resolution of 2018," formally honors George Hawkins for his extensive and impactful public service to the District of Columbia. It highlights his leadership at the District Department of the Environment (DDOE), where he implemented programs like low-income energy assistance and initiatives for young residents through the Mayor's Green Team and Green Summer Job Corps. The Resolution further commends his transformative tenure as CEO and General Manager of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, rebranded as DC Water, where he spearheaded the ambitious Clean Rivers Program to protect local waterways, championed green infrastructure, and fostered a culture of transparency and innovation. His dedication to public engagement, workforce development through programs like DC Water Works and truck driving training, and the development of sustainable initiatives such as a waste-to-energy facility and solar panel installations are also recognized, alongside his appointment to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.