District of Columbia legislation · 26th Council
District of Columbia CER234: Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church 125th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026
Status: In committee, October 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 27, 2026:
Chairman Phil Mendelson Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. Councilmember Christina Henderson Councilmember Anita Bonds Councilmember Zachary Parker Councilmember Wendell Felder Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION __________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ______________ To recognize and honor Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church on the occasion of its 125th anniversary and celebrate its enduring legacy of faith, education, fellowship, and service to generations of District residents. WHEREAS, Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church ("St. Martin's"), now located at 1908 North Capitol Street NW, was established on September 8, 1901, under the leadership of its founding pastor, Reverend Eugene A. Hannon; WHEREAS, on October 13, 1901, the parish celebrated its first Mass at the Moore Mansion near North Capitol and T Streets, marking the beginning of 125 years of worship, fellowship, and service; WHEREAS, in 1902, St. Martin's began construction of its parish hall, which served as both a place of worship and a school, establishing a longstanding commitment to education; WHEREAS, as enrollment grew, Reverend Michael J. Riordan led a fundraising campaign in 1923 to construct a larger school, which opened in September 1925 to approximately 400 students, expanding educational opportunities for District children; WHEREAS, in 1938, parishioners organized a fundraising campaign to construct the church's present sanctuary, laying its cornerstone on May 14, 1939, and …
Sponsors
- White, Robert (I) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to Committee on Retained by the Council
- : Introduced in Office of the Secretary
Common questions
- What is CER234?
- CER234 is a bill in the District of Columbia Legislature (26th Council): Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church 125th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026.
- What is the status of CER234?
- In committee as of October 27, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Committee on Retained by the Council (November 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored CER234?
- White, Robert (I).
- Where is the official record for CER234?
- On the District of Columbia Legislature website: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0234
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