District of Columbia legislation · 26th Council
District of Columbia CER186: Sister Juanita Mary Tillman White Remembrance Recognition Resolution of 2026
Status: Passed both chambers, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
ENROLLED ORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 26-186 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA June 30, 2026 To honor and celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Sister Juanita Mary Tillman White, a beloved community leader, advocate, and pillar of Ward 8, who passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026. WHEREAS, Sister Juanita Mary Tillman White, affectionately known as Mother, Sister, Friend, Bahka, Advocate, Dr. White, and Ward 8 Mayor, was born in Foggy Bottom, Northwest Washington, D.C., and later made her home in Barry Farms; WHEREAS, for more than seven decades, Sister Juanita White selflessly dedicated her life to uplifting the most vulnerable residents of the District of Columbia, particularly in Wards 6 and 8, guided by her core principle "To love one another," and her deep faith that "My life has no meaning unless I am serving God"; WHEREAS, Sister Juanita White served as a tireless community organizer, hosting parent workshops on health and wellness, organizing neighborhood watch programs, block clean-up campaigns, voter registration and get out the vote drives, and serving as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, block captain, poll worker, and precinct captain; WHEREAS, she provided critical support to countless individuals and families by recruiting participants into programs such as Pride, Inc. under Mayor Marion Barry, Covenant House, Sasha Bruce House, Harambee House, Hanna's House, and the …
Sponsors
- Trayon White (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to Committee on Retained by the Council
- : Final Reading, CC
- : Introduced in Office of the Secretary
Votes
- Final Reading, CC (June 30, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is CER186?
- CER186 is a bill in the District of Columbia Legislature (26th Council): Sister Juanita Mary Tillman White Remembrance Recognition Resolution of 2026.
- What is the status of CER186?
- Passed both chambers as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Committee on Retained by the Council (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored CER186?
- Trayon White (D).
- Where is the official record for CER186?
- On the District of Columbia Legislature website: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0186
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