Bill > PR26-0135

This resolution concerns the reappointment of Dr. Melissa Fries to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee in the District of Columbia. Dr. Fries, a highly accomplished reproductive geneticist and high-risk obstetrician with over 30 years of experience, is being nominated by Mayor Muriel Bowser to serve another term on the committee, which will end on January 10, 2028. With an extensive background including a medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, multiple fellowships, and significant professional experience including 26 years in the Air Force and leadership roles at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Dr. Fries is recommended as a person with expertise in obstetrics and gynecology from a District of Columbia hospital. The resolution includes her comprehensive curriculum vitae, which highlights her extensive medical training, numerous professional achievements, research interests, and commitment to providing compassionate care for high-risk pregnancy patients. The nomination has been reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor and found to be legally unobjectionable, supporting Dr. Fries' continued service on the Maternal Mortality Review Committee.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0135