Bill > CER26-0037

This resolution recognizes and honors the Burleith Citizens Association on its 100th anniversary, celebrating its century of service to the Burleith neighborhood and the District of Columbia. The resolution highlights the association's significant contributions, including early advocacy for infrastructure improvements like streetlights and sidewalks, support for educational initiatives such as establishing community centers and library branches, and compassionate community service during the Great Depression. The document acknowledges the association's environmental stewardship, including support for Glover Archbold Park and maintaining the neighborhood's tree canopy, as well as its establishment of the Burleith Community Fund in 2008, a 501(c)(3) organization that has funded various community improvement projects. The resolution emphasizes the Burleith Citizens Association's ongoing commitment to community engagement through special events, its long-running newsletter (the Burleith Bell), and its role as an exemplary model of civic participation. By formally recognizing the association's achievements, the Council of the District of Columbia commends its continued dedication to fostering community spirit and neighborhood enhancement, and the resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0037