Bill > CER26-0132

This resolution, the "Pierpont Mobley Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2026," is a formal declaration by the Council of the District of Columbia to honor and celebrate the life and significant contributions of Pierpont Mobley, a dedicated civil rights and equal employment leader. The resolution details Mobley's lifelong commitment to advocating for fairness and opportunity, stemming from his personal experiences with discrimination in Washington, D.C., where he was born and raised. It highlights his extensive career in public service, including over 25 years as an equal employment opportunity specialist across various federal administrations, where he played a key role in developing affirmative action plans, and his work with the DC National Guard and the Bureau of Mines. The resolution also acknowledges his entrepreneurial spirit in founding a human resources consulting firm after retirement, his active involvement in local politics, and numerous accolades, such as induction into the National HistoryMakers and receiving the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, all of which underscore his profound impact on civil rights, employment law, and his community.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0132