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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
Official summary
Mr. Henry’s 60th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026
Official activity
Bill history
- Approved