Ward 5 CM McDuffie honors Ward 5 women, including ANC5E Commissioners Williams, Powell, Pinkney, McClelland, Holliday, Barnes & Jones -- and Bloomingdale Civic Association President Teri Janine Quinn

From: Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie On Behalf Of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2018 8:00 AM
Subject: A Salute to Our Ward 5 Women

View this email in your browser Neighbors, As we close Women’s History Month today, I want to take a moment to recognize the phenomenal women who are leading in Ward 5 every day. They give tirelessly to their families and communities, oftentimes without the thanks or recognition they deserve. Born and raised in Ward 5, I have been privileged to see women leaders in our community for my entire life. My mother was my first example of a selfless leader and my wife continues to amaze me every day with her unyielding commitment and dedication. I understand how fortunate I am that our two daughters are able to witness phenomenal women around them every day at home and throughout the District, particularly in Ward 5. While I simply cannot list every woman that is making an impact in Ward 5, I do want to recognize our women Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners and civic association presidents below. They are the first ones to answer my calls, come down to testify, lead community cleanups, volunteer at schools, and assist in every way, big and small. To you, I say thank you. I am grateful for your service and the opportunity to have you as my partners. In Service, Kenyan Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners: Grace J. Lewis, 5A02 Keisha S. Cofield-Lynch, 5A03 Sandi Washington, 5A07 Gayle Hall-Carley, 5B01 Ursula Higgins, 5B02, Chair ANC 5B Rayseen Woodland, 5B04 Gail Brevard, 5C01 Jacqueline Manning, 5C04, Chair ANC 5C Regina James, 5C05 LaMonica Jeffrey, 5C06 Yolanda Odunsi, 5C07 Peta-Gay S. Lewis, 5D01 Keisha L. Shropshire, 5D02 Bernice S. Blacknell, 5D04 Kathy Henderson, 5D05 H. Yvonne Buggs, 5D06 Patricia Williams, 5E02 Hannah Powell, 5E03 Sylvia M. Pinkney, 5E04 Katherine McClelland, 5E06 Bertha G. Holliday, 5E07 Dianne Barnes, 5E09 Nancy Jones, 5E10 Civic and Community Association Presidents: Valarie Boykin-Pair, President, TTOP Janet Drew, President, Gateway Civic Association Uchenna Evans, President, Lamond-Riggs Civic Association Earline Frasier, President, Brentwood Civic Association Laura Jackson, President, Stronghold Civic Association Charlotte Lewis, President, Queens Chapel Civic Association Grace J. Lewis, President, North Michigan Park Civic Association Sylvia Matthews, President, Hanover Civic Association Sydelle Moore, President, Langston  Civic Association Gloria S. Norris, President, Pleasant Hills Civic Association Teri Janine Quinn, President, Bloomingdale Civic Association Shirley Rivens Smith, North Woodridge Civic Association Katrina Velasquez, President, Eckington Civic Association KaShawana Watson, President, Ward 5 Council on Education