Bill > CER26-0055

This resolution recognizes Reggie Van Lee during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration, highlighting his significant achievements as a business strategist, philanthropist, and arts patron. Van Lee, who currently serves as Executive Partner at AlixPartners, has had a distinguished career with leadership roles at The Carlyle Group and Booz Allen Hamilton, and is known for guiding major institutions through transformative growth. He chairs several cultural and civic organizations, including the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and has been named Black Engineer of the Year with degrees from MIT and Harvard. The resolution also provides context about DC Black Pride, noting it is the world's first Black Pride festival, which takes place from May 23-26, 2025, with the theme "BLACK PRIDE IS FREEDOM" and draws over 500,000 people from around the world to celebrate the Black LGBTQIA+ community, raise awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention, and stand against homophobia. By officially recognizing Van Lee, the Council of the District of Columbia honors his contributions to business, community leadership, and social progress.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0055