Back to District of Columbia
District of Columbia2025Active

CER26-0191

Resolution Recognizing Mr. Henry's 60th Anniversary

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:28 AM

In one sentence

This official document from the Council of the District of Columbia celebrates Mr. Henry's restaurant and music venue for its 60 years as a significant part of the Capitol Hill community.

What it does

  • Recognizes Mr. Henry's on the occasion of its 60th anniversary in 2026.
  • Celebrates the business as a locally owned restaurant and entertainment venue significant to the Capitol Hill community.
  • Notes that the establishment was founded by Henry Yaffe in 1966 at 6th and Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast.
  • Records that Roberta Flack began performing there before becoming famous.
  • Acknowledges Mary Quillian Helms as the current owner.

Who it affects

  • Mr. Henry's restaurant and entertainment venue
  • The Capitol Hill community in Washington, D.C.
  • Current owner Mary Quillian Helms

Limits and unknowns

  • This resolution does not provide any money or funding.
  • It does not change any existing laws or rules in the District of Columbia.

Plain language

Terms to know

Ceremonial Resolution
An official statement that honors a person or group but does not create new laws.
Council of the District of Columbia
The local legislative body for Washington, D.C., similar to a city council.

Official record

Sources

Source attached

Official summary

Mr. Henry’s 60th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Approved