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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
May 5, 2026
To congratulate and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Whittier Elementary
School.
WHEREAS, J.G. Whittier Elementary School, one of the District of Columbia’s oldest
public schools, is celebrating 100 years of academic excellence and service to the Ward 4
community;
WHEREAS, since opening its doors in 1926, Whittier has been a cornerstone of learning,
leadership, and community in Northwest Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, the creation of the elementary school was born out of the advocacy of local
Manor Park residents who lobbied the D.C. Schools Superintendent Frank W. Ballou and
Congress to fund a nearby school for neighborhood children to walk to safely;
WHEREAS, a century later, the students, alumni, educators, and families of Whittier
Elementary School continue to make a difference at school and in our community;
WHEREAS, Whittier Elementary School nurtures students to become knowledgeable
contributors to their community through a hands-on approach to inquiry that catapults their
desire to understand their world and pioneer self-exploration discoveries;
WHEREAS, Whittier Elementary School centers academic readiness through robust
project-based learning focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics;
WHEREAS, Whittier Elementary School was awarded the “Enduring Excellence Award”
by EmpowerK12 for consistently meeting Bold Performance Standards across multiple years
through sustained academic growth; and
WHEREAS, the Whittier Elementary School community will mark this anniversary with
a special gala on May 16, 2026 in celebration of its academic legacy and the impact of all those
who have shaped Whittier’s rich history over the past century.
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Whittier Elementary School 100th Anniversary Recognition
Resolution of 2026”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and celebrates Whittier
Elementary School for its 100 years of academic excellence and community service, and honors
the students, alumni, educators, families, and leaders who have shaped the rich legacy of
Whittier Elementary School during the past century.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.