Father Michael J. Kelley Recognition Resolution of 2025

Housing

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

Sponsor: R. White
Last action: 2025-05-23
Official status: Approved
Effective date: Not listed

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Resolution Honoring Father Michael J. Kelley

This resolution recognizes and honors Father Michael J. Kelley for his contributions to St. Martin of Tours parish, the Bloomingdale community, and the District of Columbia.

What This Bill Does

Honors Father Michael J. Kelley on the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.
Recognizes his leadership at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Washington, DC.
Acknowledges his work with community groups and government to build affordable housing.
Praises him for providing space for community organizations and support groups at the church.
Commends Father Kelley's role as a founding member of an ecumenical council serving multiple communities.

Who It Names or Affects

Father Michael J. Kelley
St. Martin of Tours parish in Washington, DC
The Bloomingdale community

Terms To Know

Ceremonial Resolution: A type of resolution that honors or recognizes individuals or events without requiring any legal action.

Limits and Unknowns

This is a ceremonial resolution and does not create new laws or regulations.
The resolution only acknowledges Father Michael J. Kelley's contributions and has no financial impact.

Bill History

2025-05-23 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Resolution ACR26-0040, Effective from May 06, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 006135
2025-05-06 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Retained by the Council
2025-05-06 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Legislative Meeting
2025-05-06 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0040
2025-05-05 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
CER26-0040 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Father Michael J. Kelley Recognition Resolution of 2025

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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

May 6, 2025

To recognize and honor Father Michael J. Kelley on the 50th anniversary of his ordination
as a priest.

WHEREAS, Father Michael J. Kelley was born in Spokane, Washington and
ordained as a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington on May 17, 1975;

WHEREAS, in 1992, Father Michael J. Kelley was named pastor of St. Martin of
Tours parish in Washington, DC, where he continues to serve as pastor today;

WHEREAS, St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church is an open and diverse parish that
promotes justice, peace, and service under the direction and leadership of Father Michael
J. Kelley;

WHEREAS, Father Michael J. Kelley partnered with Catholic Charities, local
community groups, and the District of Columbia government to build and manage The
Summit at St. Martin’s Apartments, an affordable workforce housing apartment complex;

WHEREAS, Father Michael J. Kelley opens St. Martin’s Community Center any
day of the week to give children in the neighborhood a safe place to play basketball;

WHEREAS, Father Michael J. Kelley provides space for community organizations at the
St. Martin’s Community Center, including numerous Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics
Anonymous groups that meet 7 days a week;

WHEREAS, Father Michael J. Kelley is a founding member of the North Capitol Street
and Rhode Island Avenue Ecumenical Council comprised of 7 churches that serve the spiritual,
educational, and social needs of their respective communities;

WHEREAS, Father Michael J. Kelley serves as an example of humility, selflessness, and
generosity and has guided people, families, and St. Martin’s parish through difficult times; and

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WHEREAS, Father Michael J. Kelley led the St. Martin’s parish through the worst
months of the COVID-19 pandemic by transitioning mass to a virtual platform in order to
continue ministering in a time of great need.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution be cited as the “Father Michael J. Kelley Recognition Resolution of 2025”.

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Father Michael J.
Kelley for his many years of service to St. Martin of Tours parish, to the Bloomingdale
community, and to the District of Columbia.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.