MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
June 11, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(f), I am pleased
to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Asanti D. Williams
C Street, SE
Washington, DC 20019
(Ward 7)
for reappointment as a funeral director licensed in the District member of the Board of Funeral
Directors, for a term to end March 1, 2027.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
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Chairman Phil Mendelson
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the reappointment of Asanti D. Williams to the Board of Funeral Directors.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Funeral Directors Asanti D. Williams Confirmation
19 Resolution of 2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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28 established by D.C. Official Code§ 47-2853.06(£), for a term to end March 1, 2027.
29 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
30 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
31 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
ASANTI_D. WILLIAMS
OBJECTIVE
To enhance my skills as a professional licensed funeral director. My goal is to fight for the rights of
the consumer and the well being of funeral establishments, owners, contractors, students,
apprentice and licensees. To ensure thatfair and just treatment is extended to families and our
communities at a time so heartfelt
as the loss ofa love one
EDUCATION
+ Universityofthe District of Columbia 1994-2004
+ Department of Arts & Science
+ Mortuary Science Degree
+ Sanz Schoo!
+ Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant 2001-2004
* Iwas awarded several certificates and financial bonuses for graduating with the highest
GPA (3.9)
* Iwas also awarded certificates for being the student with the most perseverance
EXPERIENCE
January 2001- May 2004
Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant
DR JEAN WELSH
8810
COLESVILLE ROAD
SILVER SPRING MD 20903
“Assist with medical duties such as prepare medical charts, phlebotomy, urinalysis, patient care,
prescription distribution, preform EKG'S and chest x-rays
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Licensed Funeral Director
HENRY S. WASHINGTON & SONS FUNERAL HOME
4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE
Washington DC 20019
*Assist with embalming remains, removal of remains from hospitals, nursing homes, private
residences, morgues, conduct and direct funerals, accounts receivables, accounts payable, funeral
arrangements, and cleaning facilities esp., prep area.
MARCH 2011- PRESENT
DC Licensed Funeral Director & Maryland Licensed Mortician
Pope Funeral Home
5538 Marlboro Pike, Forestville MD 20747
2617 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20020
“Removing deceased remains from hospitals, nursing homes, private residences, morgues etc.
Embalming, dressing, casketing, cosmetizing, directing funeral services, making funeral
arrangements, receiving merchandise such as caskets, urns and flowers. Also assist families with
insurance paperwork, newspaper ad, and preparation of funeral programs.
Awards and Acknowledgments
+ Employeeof the year for Best Oress
+ + Micro manage and oversee daily activities at the Maryland Funeral Home
+ Cleaning and sterilizing prep area
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John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Asanti D. Williams
Ms. Asanti D. Williams is a licensed funeral director at Pope Funeral
Home, Inc. with over 20 years of experience in the field and a current
member of the Board of Funeral Directors.
Ms. Williams has worked with several funeral homes in the District
and has contributed to or volunteered for outreach programs that help
DC youth. She began pursuing a career in the funeral services field
in 1994 as a student of Mortuary Science. Throughout her career,
Ms. Williams has taken on increasing levels of responsibility while
remembering the importance of a customer-centered approach.
A Ward 7 resident, Ms. Williams earned her degree in Mortuary
Science from the University of the District of Columbia.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: May 29, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Duane E. Hills, Randolph B.
Horton, John R. McGuire, Ernest T. Boykin, and Asanti D. Williams as members
of the Board of Funeral Directors
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681