CER26-0119 • 2025

Fannie Robinson 100th Birthday Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2025

Education

Enacted

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

Sponsor: Mendelson
Last action: 2026-02-06
Official status: Approved
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The resolution only affects Mrs. Fannie Robinson and does not specify any impact on her family or friends beyond acknowledging them in the context of recognizing Mrs. Robinson's achievements.

Fannie Robinson's 100th Birthday Recognition

This resolution recognizes Mrs. Fannie Robinson on her 100th birthday for her contributions to the District of Columbia and her family.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes Mrs. Fannie Robinson for reaching her 100th birthday.
Highlights her long career with Marriott International and the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS).
Acknowledges her role as a matriarch in a large family.

Who It Names or Affects

Mrs. Fannie Robinson

Terms To Know

Ceremonial Recognition Resolution: A type of resolution that honors individuals or groups for special achievements or milestones.

Limits and Unknowns

This is a ceremonial recognition and does not provide any financial benefits.
The resolution only acknowledges Mrs. Robinson's contributions and does not change any laws or policies.

Bill History

2026-02-06 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Resolution ACR26-0116, Effective from Dec 16, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 001095
2025-12-16 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Retained by the Council
2025-12-16 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Legislative Meeting
2025-12-16 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0116
2025-12-11 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
CER26-0119 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Fannie Robinson 100th Birthday Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2025

Current Bill Text

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

26-119

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

December 16, 2025

To recognize and celebrate Mrs. Fannie Robinson on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Fannie Robinson was born on January 2, 1926 in Emelle, Alabama;

WHEREAS, in 1959, Mrs. Robinson moved to Washington, D.C. with her husband, who
was stationed in the District as a member of the United States Navy;
WHEREAS, Mrs. Robinson had a long career with Marriott International, working as a
cashier for 25 years at multiple Marriott Hot Shoppes restaurants in the District. She retired from
Marriott in 1984;
WHEREAS, Mrs. Robinson also worked for the District of Columbia Public Schools
(DCPS), at both LaSalle Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School, as a lunch clerk,
with duties that included preparing food for the students and determining the number of lunches
to be served. She retired from DCPS in 1989;
WHEREAS, Mrs. Robinson is the matriarch of a large family with 6 children (Rose, Huey,
Dean, Nadine, Carrie, and Ray), 9 grandchildren (Cherita, Tya, Fannell, Traci, Tiffany, Jonathan,
Christopher, Timothy, and Christina), 12 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great children; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Robinson has been a proud and dedicated resident of the District of
Columbia for more than 60 years, making her home in the Riggs Parks neighborhood of Ward 4.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Fannie Robinson 100th Birthday Ceremonial Recognition
Resolution of 2025”.

Sec. 2. The Council joins the family and friends of Mrs. Fannie Robinson in wishing her
a happy 100th birthday, celebrating and acknowledging this milestone and the robust family
legacy she has created, and showing appreciation for her work on behalf of District of Columbia
residents, students, and families.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.