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This Resolution, the "Dr. Alyce Gullattee Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2021," officially recognizes and honors Dr. Alyce Gullattee, M.D., for her extensive and impactful career, acknowledging her as a pioneering medical expert, particularly in the field of substance abuse, and celebrating her significant contributions to the District of Columbia. The resolution highlights her role as a professor, presidential advisor to multiple U.S. presidents on substance abuse issues, a dedicated civil rights activist who fought against racism and stigma, and a community leader who directly served vulnerable populations in Washington, D.C., including those experiencing homelessness, HIV, and sex workers. It also commends her for her lifelong commitment to her local community in Ward 4 and her lasting legacy in educating and mentoring thousands of physicians at Howard University, where she was a faculty member and director of an institute focused on drug abuse and addiction.