CER26-0101 • 2025

Gerard Brown 25 Years of Service Recognition Resolution of 2025

Enacted

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

Sponsor: Pinto
Last action: 2025-10-31
Official status: Approved
Effective date: Not listed

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Resolution Honoring Gerard Brown's Service

This resolution recognizes Gerard Brown for his twenty-five years of public service in improving health and quality of life in Washington, D.C.

What This Bill Does

Honors Gerard Brown for his long-term dedication to the District of Columbia.
Acknowledges Mr. Brown's work as a code and rodent inspector and later with the Department of Public Works Health Division.
Highlights his contributions to public health through partnerships with local and federal organizations.
Celebrates his achievements, including receiving an award from Purdue University.

Who It Names or Affects

Gerard Brown
The District of Columbia community

Terms To Know

CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION: A type of resolution that honors or recognizes individuals for their contributions.
Rodent and Vector Control Academy: An academy launched to control pests in Washington, D.C., involving local and federal organizations.

Limits and Unknowns

This is a ceremonial resolution and does not create laws or allocate funds.
The effects of the resolution are symbolic and do not change policies or regulations.

Bill History

2025-10-31 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Resolution ACR26-0099, Effective from Oct 07, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 012016
2025-10-07 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Retained by the Council
2025-10-07 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Legislative Meeting
2025-10-07 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0099
2025-10-06 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
CER26-0101 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Gerard Brown 25 Years of Service Recognition Resolution of 2025

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

26-101

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

October 7, 2025

To recognize and honor Gerard Brown for his twenty-five years of dedicated public service to
the District of Columbia.

WHEREAS, Mr. Brown, as a lifelong Washingtonian, has served as a public servant for
the District of Columbia improving the community health and quality of life as a code and rodent
inspector with the District of Columbia Department of Public Works before transitioning to
District of Columbia Health;

WHEREAS, as a graduate from Purdue University's Center for Urban and Industrial Pest
Management and Technology, Mr. Brown’s commitment to the health and quality of life of the
District of Columbia community is a larger reflection of his dedication to the science of public
health pest management;

WHEREAS, Mr. Brown has built strategic partnerships with local and federal
organizations, including the Environmental Protection Agency and Beyond Pesticides, to launch
Washington, D.C.’s first Rodent and Vector Control Academy; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Brown’s service to the District of Columbia community has gained
recognition from Purdue University’s Center for Urban and Industrial Pest Management as well
as one of the city’s highest honors, the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Award for Distinguished
District of Columbia Government Employees.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the "Gerard Brown 25 Years of Service Recognition Resolution of
2025".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and celebrates Gerard Brown
for his outstanding service to the District of Columbia and commends Mr. Brown for his
dedication to protecting communities, strengthening neighborhoods, and improving the daily
lives of residents across the District.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.