District of Columbia legislation · 26th Council
District of Columbia CER198: Philip E. Pannell Day Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2026
Status: Passed both chambers, September 22, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 22, 2026:
ENROLLED ORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 26-198 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA September 22, 2026 To recognize and honor Philip E. Pannell for his decades of civic leadership, political activism, and community service in the District of Columbia. WHEREAS, Philip E. Pannell is a native of Newport News, Virginia; WHEREAS, Mr. Pannell pursued higher education at Fordham University and completed graduate work in political science at Howard University; WHEREAS, Mr. Pannell for decades has been involved in political and community activities at both professional and volunteer levels, demonstrating a sustained commitment to civic engagement in the District of Columbia; WHEREAS, Mr. Pannell's activism included organizing and participating in major campaigns, reflecting a lifelong dedication to social justice and democratic participation; WHEREAS, Mr. Pannell was selected in 1975 by then Ward 4 Councilmember Arrington Dixon to work on the Council's Government Operations Committee and to establish, organize, and run the District's first constituent services office, helping to build a model for effective constituent engagement and responsive local government; WHEREAS, Mr. Pannell has served the District in numerous civic capacities, including leadership roles in community and neighborhood organizations and service on boards supporting education and public institutions; WHEREAS, Mr. Pannell has received extensive recognition for his service, including major community service honors and awards acknowledging his contributions to Washington, D.C.; …
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 (September 22, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is CER198?
- CER198 is a bill in the District of Columbia Legislature (26th Council): Philip E. Pannell Day Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2026.
- What is the status of CER198?
- Passed both chambers as of September 22, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Committee on Retained by the Council (September 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored CER198?
- Trayon White (D).
- Where is the official record for CER198?
- On the District of Columbia Legislature website: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0198
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