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ENROLLED ORIGINAL

                              A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

                                           24-284

                  IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

                                      December 6, 2022

To honor and celebrate Myron (Mike) Silverstein for 20 years of exceptional leadership,

      advocacy, and service as a Commissioner for Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B,

      upon the end of his tenure as Commissioner.

       WHEREAS, Mike Silverstein has served as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner

for Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B for 20 years;

       WHEREAS, Mike Silverstein is a tireless proponent for the LGBTQQIA+ community,

including advocating for hate crime protections and LGBTQQIA+ senior housing;

       WHEREAS, Mike Silverstein has continually fought for affordable housing, working to

end the displacement of District residents;

       WHEREAS, Mike Silverstein has prioritized safe streets, working to ensure streets and

sidewalks are safe for pedestrians, bicyclists, scooter users, and drivers;

        WHEREAS, Mike Silverstein worked with the District Department of Transportation and

the Metropolitan Police Department to hold a public awareness campaign to highlight traffic

safety concerns in Dupont Circle;

       WHEREAS, Mike Silverstein has been a champion of the S Street Dog Park, including

securing funds for its renovation;

       WHEREAS, Mike Silverstein relentlessly worked to bring local businesses and neighbors

together to enhance the sense of community and support local, small businesses;

        WHEREAS, Mike Silverstein helped push for sidewalk cafe streateries in response to

the coronavirus pandemic in order to increase outdoor dining and support independently owned

restaurants; and

        WHEREAS, Mike Silverstein's long-standing commitment to public service has

positively impacted his neighbors, his community, Ward 2, and the District.

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

resolution may be cited as the Mike Silverstein Recognition Resolution of 2022.

        Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia honors and celebrates Mike Silverstein

for 20 years of exceptional leadership, advocacy, and service as a Commissioner for Advisory

Neighborhood Commission 2B, upon the end of his tenure as Commissioner.

       Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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