Alberta Landra Paul Recognition Resolution of 2025
Summary
CER260104 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the life and public service of Ms. Alberta Landra Paul, a fifth-generation Washingtonian, educator, and community advocate. The resolution recounts her education in District public schools and at Howard University and Antioch College, her early work in workforce training and technology operations, and her long career with the District Department of Transportation, where she served for nearly two decades as a communications specialist.
The resolution highlights Ms. Paul’s role in helping secure and implement federal funding for September 11 memorial parks across the District, her advocacy for the Penn Branch memorial in Ward 7, and her broader mentorship of engineers, colleagues, and residents. It also emphasizes her family life, faith, and community involvement, framing her as a model of service, leadership, and civic dedication.
Impact
This resolution does not change District law or create new legal obligations. Its effect is commemorative only: it formally recognizes Ms. Paul’s contributions, names the measure in her honor, and directs that the resolution be transmitted to her family as an expression of the Council’s respect and appreciation.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and respectful. The Council approved it unanimously on final reading, 13-0, and the text itself is celebratory, emphasizing gratitude for Ms. Paul’s decades of service, her mentorship, and her lasting impact on Ward 7 and the District as a whole.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention associated with this measure. Because it is a ceremonial recognition resolution rather than substantive legislation, the discussion and vote record show no opposition, amendments, or disputed provisions. The only focus is on honoring Ms. Paul’s legacy and public service.
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