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Councilmember Charles Allen 2
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 5
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 10
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To recognize and celebrate East City Bookshop, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, for its 15
longstanding commitment to the neighborhood and for offering a wide array of books and 16
events that foster community. 17
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop was established in 2016 by Laurie Gillman on 19
Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, in the heart of Capitol Hill; 20
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop is a gathering place for book lovers of all ages that offers 22
a wide selection curated by knowledgeable book buyers and booksellers who help any customer 23
find the right titles; 24
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop hosts book clubs, author events, and more to connect 26
people with books that inspire and bring the community together; 27
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop has staff who know their regulars’ names and offer the 29
same care and expertise to every visitor; 30
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop holds book drives for local organizations, such as Ward 32
6 Mutual Aid, and donates a percentage of its sales to the organization; 33
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop books author events in schools for touring authors; 35
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop offers hybrid one-week book fairs for schools, donating 37
20 percent of sales designated for the school; 38
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop provides teacher wish lists to bring more books into local 40
classrooms; 41
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop hosts 15 book clubs to bring people together in 43
conversation over fiction and nonfiction alike, with 4 of the clubs being for children of different 44
ages; 45
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop regularly hosts events, both in- store and across the 47
District, to expand dialogue on current events, provide thoughtful conversations with authors, and 48
inspire readers of all backgrounds; 49
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop continually encourages people to shop local, at both its 51
own space and other neighborhood small businesses; 52
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop offers more beyond books, inclu ding unique greeting 54
cards, thoughtful gifts, and items for children, friends, parents, and coworkers; 55
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop hosts annual summer reading challenges for both school-57
aged children and adult readers; 58
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop earned a Ward 6 Brickie Award in 2017, and it has been 60
named Best Indie Bookstore and Best Bookstore by Washington City Paper; 61
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WHEREAS, Laurie Gillman is a book lover who opened her business to serve her 63
neighbors with new books, filling a need when local stores were closing; 64
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WHEREAS, Laurie Gillman continually employs staff members who are welcomed and 66
uplifted to share their love of books with the broader community; and 67
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WHEREAS, East City Bookshop continues to be a place for everyone in the community to 69
find connection and common ground. 70
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this 72
resolution may be cited as the “ East City Bookshop 10th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 73
2026”. 74
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Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognize s and celebrates East City 76
Bookshop, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, for its longstanding commitment to the 77
neighborhood and for offering a wide array of books and events that foster community. 78
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Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 80
the District of Columbia Register. 81