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ENROLLED ORIGINAL

                               A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

                                             25-158

                   IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

                                       December 5, 2023

 To recognize and celebrate Ms. Monica Bibbs for 35 years of service to the District of

        Columbia public schools and her contributions as an educator, administrator, and

        community member upon the occasion of her retirement.

       WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs attended H.D. Cooke Elementary School, St. Patrick’s Academy,

and Immaculata High School in her elementary and secondary years, and earned undergraduate

and graduate degrees from the University of the District of Columbia;

       WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs began her professional and teaching career in 1987 in the

mathematics department of H.D. Woodson Senior High School, and taught secondary

mathematics, summer school mathematics, and other courses, and served in the central

administration as the mathematics content specialist for 18 years;

       WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs then accepted a role as the Assistant Principal of W.B. Patterson

Elementary School and served in that position for 2 years and was then promoted to the position

of Director of School Strategies and Logistics;

       WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs tenure as an educator and administrator has been marked by

excellence in leadership, strategy, and initiative;

        WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and

has participated in community service initiatives since joining the sorority in 1985;

       WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs has demonstrated a commitment to developing team members

and the next generation of youth and educators;

       WHEREAS, Ms. Bibbs has nurtured and contributed to the success of thousands of

students in Wards 7 and 8 specifically and throughout the District, and worked tirelessly to meet

the educational and developmental needs of District youth.

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      RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this

resolution may be cited as the “Monica Bibbs Retirement Recognition Resolution of 2023”.

      Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the 35 years of exemplary

service provided by Ms. Bibbs and congratulates her on her retirement.

      Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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