Below is a public notice on a hearing to include a bill to rename the Rosedale Community Center field in honor of Mrs. Mamie "Peanut" Johnson. She was one of three black women that played in the National Negro Baseball League. Mamie played with the Indianapolis Clowns from 1953-55. She was discovered on the Rosedale Field while playing baseball and still lives in the Rosedale Community.
Details are listed below if you wish to speak and attend the hearing.
*************************************************************************************
Council of the District of Columbia
Committee of the Whole
Notice of Public Hearing
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
_______________________
Abbreviated Notice
CHAIRMAN VINCENT C. GRAY
ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING
BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON
BILL 18-612, “MAMIE PEANUT JOHNSON FIELD DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”
BILL 18-700, “DUKE ELLINGTON PARK DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”
BILL 18-719, “BISHOP WILLIAM F. HART WAY DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”
BILL 18-805, “PETERBUG WAY DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”
BILL 18-808, “DOROTHY IRENE HEIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”
BILL 18-811, “FRANK KAMENY WAY DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010, 10:00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 500
JOHN A. WILSON BUILDING
1350 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W.
Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray announces a public hearing by the Committee of the Whole on: Bill 18-612, the “Mamie Peanut Johnson Field Designation Act of 2010;” Bill 18-700, the “Duke Ellington Park Designation Act of 2010;” Bill 18-719, the “Bishop William F. Hart Way Designation Act of 2010;” Bill 18-805, the “PeterBug Way Designation Act of 2010;” Bill 18-808, the “Dorothy Irene Height Memorial Library Designation Act of 2010;” and Bill 18-811, the “Frank Kameny Way Designation Act of 2010.” The public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. An abbreviated notice is given to comply with D.C. Official Code § 9-204.01.
Bill 18-612, introduced by Councilmembers Wells, Thomas and Cheh, would designate the multi-purpose field located at the Rosedale Recreation Center at 1700 Gales Street, NE, in Ward 6, as the Mamie Peanut Johnson Field. Bill 18-700, introduced by Councilmember Evans, would designate the public park bounded by New Hampshire Avenue, M Street, and 21st Street, NW, in Ward 2, as Duke Ellington Park. Bill 18-719, introduced by Councilmembers Graham, would symbolically designate the 1000 block of V Street, NW, in Ward 1, as Bishop William F. Hart, Jr. Way. Bill 18-805, introduced by Councilmember Wells and Chairman Gray, would symbolically designate the 400 block of 13th Street, SE, in Ward 6 as PeterBug Way. Bill 18-808, introduced by Chairman Gray and all Councilmembers, would designate the Benning Neighborhood Library, located at 3935 Benning Road NE, in Ward 7, as the Dorothy Irene Height Memorial Library. Bill 18-811, introduced by Chairman Gray at the request of the Mayor, would symbolically designate the public street on the 1600 block of 17th Street, NW, between Q and R Streets, NW, in Ward 2, as Frank Kameny Way.
Individuals and representatives of organizations who wish to testify at the public hearing are asked to telephone Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee of the Whole, at 724-8196, or send e-mail to alatta@dccouncil.us, and furnish their names, addresses, telephone numbers and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business on Monday, June 14, 2010. They should also bring with them 20 copies of their written testimony or submit one copy of their written testimony by June 14, 2010. Persons presenting testimony may be limited to 3 minutes in order to permit each witness an opportunity to be heard. Written statements for the record are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record. All statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.
No comments:
Post a Comment