ENROLLED ORIGINAL
A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 3, 2023
To recognize the many and varied contributions that Whitman-Walker has made to the District of
Columbia on the occasion of the organization’s 50th Anniversary.
WHEREAS, Whitman-Walker has been part of the fabric of the local D.C. and national
community as first responder and care-provider for those living with HIV, a leader in
LGBTQQIA+ care and advocacy, and a research center working to discover breakthroughs in
HIV treatment and prevention science;
WHEREAS, Whitman-Walker is one of the District’s most trusted partners in delivering
quality health care, including during the COVID-19 pandemic;
WHEREAS, Whitman-Walker began its work in 1973 as a safe space for gay men to
receive care for sexually transmitted diseases without discrimination and fear and has evolved
into a care provider that serves their community with respect, dignity and grace;
WHEREAS, the Whitman-Walker Clinic opened in 1978 in Northwest D.C. and later
opened the Max Robinson Center in 1993, allowing the organization to expand its reach and
patient profile and to become a leader in HIV/AIDS education, prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment;
WHEREAS, Whitman-Walker Health provides primary medical care, behavioral health
care, dental care, and a range of health-related legal and support services to more than 20,000
individuals and families annually in the greater Washington, D.C., region;
WHEREAS, Whitman-Walker opened the newly renovated Max Robinson Center on the
St. Elizabeth’s East Campus on August 14th, 2023;
WHEREAS, the Max Robinson Center will expand opportunities for quality healthcare,
community advocacy, and research education to communities east of the Anacostia River;
WHEREAS, the new healthcare center will expand patient care by 200% or an expected
15,000 patient visits by 2025;
WHEREAS, Whitman-Walker endeavors to be an inclusive space that centers the needs
and experiences of Black, Indigenous, and people of color, LGBTQQIA+ people, and
systemically underserved communities;
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WHEREAS, Whitman-Walker celebrates its 50th anniversary and envisions a society
where all people are seen for who they are, treated with dignity and respect, and afforded equal
opportunities to health and well-being.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Whitman-Walker 50th Anniversary Celebration Recognition
Resolution of 2023”.
Sec. 2. The Council recognizes and honors Whitman-Walker for its tireless commitment
to the LGBTQQIA+ community and the District at large on the occasion of the organization's
50th Anniversary.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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