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CER26-0017 • 2025

American University President Jonathan R. Alger Inaugural Recognition Resolution of 2025

American University President Jonathan R. Alger Inaugural Recognition Resolution of 2025

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Frumin
Last action
2025-03-28
Official status
Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation includes details about specific actions taken by President Alger, such as holding listening sessions and launching initiatives, which are not explicitly mentioned in the official text.

Resolution Honoring Jonathan R. Alger as New President

This resolution recognizes Jonathan R. Alger for becoming the new president of American University and welcomes him to his role.

What This Bill Does

  • Honors Jonathan R. Alger for starting his job as the 16th president of American University on July 1, 2024.
  • Praises President Alger's previous work at James Madison University and his current roles in national education organizations.
  • Welcomes President Alger to contribute to American University and the D.C. metro region community.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Jonathan R. Alger, the president of American University
  • The District of Columbia community

Terms To Know

Ceremonial Resolution
A type of official document that honors or recognizes someone without making new laws.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not create any new rules or spend money; it is just a way to show respect.
  • The exact effects on the community are not clear, but it shows support for President Alger and American University.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-28 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Resolution ACR26-0017, Effective from Mar 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 003362

  2. 2025-03-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council

  3. 2025-03-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Legislative Meeting

  4. 2025-03-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0017

  5. 2025-03-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CER26-0017 Introduced by Councilmember Frumin at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

American University President Jonathan R. Alger Inaugural Recognition Resolution of 2025

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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

March 4, 2025

To recognize Jonathan R. Alger for his inauguration as the 16th President of American
University.

WHEREAS, Mr. Alger officially began his service to American University as its 16th
president on July 1, 2024;

WHEREAS, President Alger presides over an institution with 8 schools and colleges,
over 170 programs, and more than 13,000 students, that has for 132 years fostered the next
generation of change makers;

WHEREAS, President Alger previously served as president of James Madison University
for 12 years, where throughout his tenure the university advanced academic achievement, a sense
of community, civic activism by the students and community engagement by the University;

WHEREAS, President Alger serves as the chair of the national board of directors for the
American Association of Colleges and Universities, chair of the Association of Governing
Boards’ Council of Presidents, and on the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics;

WHEREAS, President Alger has already demonstrated his desire and commitment to the
American University community through over 30 listening sessions during the fall semester and
the launch of The Civic Life initiative; and

WHEREAS, the Council shares the excitement of the American University community as
it embarks on its next chapter under President Alger’s leadership.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “American University President Jonathan R. Alger Inaugural
Recognition Resolution of 2025”.

Sec. 2. The Council and District of Columbia welcome President Alger and his family
and embrace his desire to contribute to American University and the D.C. metro region
community.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.