ENROLLED ORIGINAL
A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 5, 2021
To recognize, Paul Public Charter School on the occasion of its 21st year anniversary of operation in Ward 4
in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Paul Public Charter School was the first and only D.C. public school to convert to a
charter, after it was originally founded in 1930;
WHEREAS, Ward 4 has been the home of Paul Public Charter School and founded by Cecile
Middleton, an educational pioneer who saw in its walls, a school where students grow in both knowledge
and character and are prepared to lead lives of purpose, service, and leadership;
WHEREAS, since its opening Paul Public Charter School has serviced countless students and
families in assisting them in their dream to attend college while maintain the status of a Tier 1 school. Each
year, with a new generation of M.E.R.I.T scholarsmotivated, education, responsible, independent thinkers
leaves Paul PCS well-rounded and positioned for success;
WHEREAS, named after a pioneering DC educator, Edward Paul, and operating as a DC Public
School since 1930, Paul Public Charter School has a strong tradition of academic excellence and community
involvement in Ward 4.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the Paul Public Charter School 21st Anniversary Ceremonial
Resolution of 2021.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.