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________________________________ 1 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George 2 3 4 5 6 A BILL 7 8 __________________ 9 10 11 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 12 13 __________________ 14 15 To congratulate and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Whittier Elementary 16 School. 17 18 WHEREAS, J.G. Whittier Elementary School, one of the District of Columbia’s oldest 19 public schools, is celebrating 100 years of academic excellence and service to the Ward 4 20 community; 21 WHEREAS, since opening its doors in 1926, Whittier has been a cornerstone of learning, 22 leadership, and community in Northwest Washington, D.C.; 23 WHEREAS, the creation of the elementary school was born out of the advocacy of local 24 Manor Park residents who lobbied the D.C. Schools Superintendent Frank W. Ballou and 25 Congress to fund a nearby school for neighborhood children to walk to safely; 26 WHEREAS, a century later, the students, alumni, educators, and families of Whittier 27 Elementary School continue to make a difference at school and in our community; 28 WHEREAS, Whittier Elementary School nurtures students to become knowledgeable 29 contributors to their community through a hands-on approach to inquiry that catapults their 30 desire to understand their world and pioneer self-exploration discoveries; 31
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WHEREAS, Whittier Elementary School centers academic readiness through robust 32 project-based learning focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; 33 WHEREAS, Whittier Elementary School was awarded the “Enduring Excellence Award” 34 by EmpowerK12 for consistently meeting Bold Performance Standards across multiple years 35 through sustained academic growth; and 36 WHEREAS, the Whittier Elementary School community will mark this anniversary with 37 a special gala on May 16, 2026 in celebration of its academic legacy and the impact of all those 38 who have shaped Whittier’s rich history over the past century. 39 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this 40 resolution may be cited as the “Whittier Elementary School 100th Anniversary Recognition 41 Resolution of 2026”. 42 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and celebrates Whittier 43 Elementary School for its 100 years of academic excellence and community service, and honors 44 the students, alumni, educators, families, and leaders who have shaped the rich legacy of 45 Whittier Elementary School during the past century. 46 Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 47