ENROLLED ORIGINAL
A CEREMONAL RESOLUTION
25-257
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
September 17, 2024
To recognize and honor the accomplishments of the dedicated young talented student athlete
Westia Russell.
WHEREAS, Ms. Russell is a 9-year-old student athlete and Ward 8 resident;
WHEREAS, Ms. Russell is also affectionately known to family and friends as Mah-Mah;
WHEREAS, Ms. Russell has qualified to participate in the 2024 National Junior
Olympics for boxing in Wichita, Kansas;
WHEREAS, the National Junior Olympics is an annual event held by the United States
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the largest multi-sport event for youth in the United States;
WHEREAS, Ms. Russell also enjoys boxing, skating, arts, crafts and socializing with
friends and family;
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution be cited as the “Westia Russell Recognition Resolution of 2024”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Westia Russell for
her dedication and achievements as a youth student-athlete from Ward 8.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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