The resolution proposes the appointment of Dr. Bernardine Evans to the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies in the District of Columbia, following a nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Dr. Evans, a licensed physical therapist residing in Ward 4, is set to fill a new seat on the board for a one-year term upon confirmation. The resolution requests the Council's prompt consideration of her nomination and outlines the necessary procedural steps for confirmation, including the transmission of the resolution to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor.

Dr. Evans brings a wealth of experience to the board, currently serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Howard University and having held various leadership roles in the field of physical therapy. Her qualifications include a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and active participation in professional organizations, such as the American Physical Therapy Association. The legal sufficiency review by the Office of the General Counsel confirms that the nomination is legally unobjectionable, ensuring that the process can move forward smoothly. This resolution underscores the commitment to appointing qualified individuals to oversee rehabilitative practices in the District of Columbia.