CER26-0134 • 2025

Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center 15th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026

Enacted

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

Sponsor: Nadeau
Last action: 2026-03-27
Official status: Approved
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

While the resolution mentions Bernice Fonteneau’s legacy, it does not explicitly state that it celebrates her legacy in the context of the resolution's purpose.

Resolution Honoring Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center

This resolution recognizes the 15th anniversary of the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center.

What This Bill Does

Honors the 15th anniversary of the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center.
Recognizes the center's role in supporting senior health, fitness, nutrition, and social activities.

Who It Names or Affects

The residents of Ward 1 in Washington D.C., especially those using the services at the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center.

Terms To Know

CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION: A type of resolution that honors or recognizes an individual, group, or event without requiring any legal action.

Limits and Unknowns

This is a ceremonial resolution and does not create new laws or allocate funds.
The resolution only applies to the recognition of the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center's anniversary.

Bill History

2026-03-27 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Resolution ACR26-0131, Effective from Mar 03, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005091
2026-03-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Retained by the Council
2026-03-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Legislative Meeting
2026-03-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0131
2026-02-26 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
CER26-0134 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center 15th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026

Current Bill Text

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL
1

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

26-134

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

March 3, 2026

To recognize, honor, and celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness
Center.

WHEREAS, Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center, opened in 2011, is a cornerstone
of the Ward 1 community, known for its vibrant energy and “bold living” philosophy, serving as
a community hub for our seniors; and

WHEREAS, the heart of the Center’s daily activity is supporting seniors’ health and fitness,
providing exercise classes, specialized fitness programs, health screenings, and support groups ;
and

WHEREAS, the Center’s mission includes ensuring our seniors are well-nourished through
cooking classes, food and nutrition programs, and daily lunch; and

WHEREAS, the Center emphasizes lifelong learning and full social lives through
educational programming, day trips, book clubs, special events, and other daily activities and
programming; and

WHEREAS, the Center uplifts the legacy of its namesake, Bernice Fonteneau, a prominent
community activist in the District recognized for her advocacy on behalf of seniors and children.
Fonteneau, a 1993 D.C. Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, co-founded Tender Loving Care, a group
that worked with infants abandoned at birth and was active with the Capital Children's Museum
and Capital Area Girl Scouts.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T hat this
resolution may be cited as the “Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center 1 5th Anniversary
Recognition Resolution of 2026”.

ENROLLED ORIGINAL
2

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and celebrates the 15 th
anniversary of Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center and its dedication to helping seniors
take charge of their health, wellness, and social life.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.