Washington DC's Newest Chief Executive Is A Woman: Mayor Muriel Bowser

On Friday, January 2, 2015, Muriel E. Bowser was sworn into the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Capital of the United States. She is the second woman to hold this position, following in the footsteps of former Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly (1991-1995), and the 2nd youngest person to be elected Mayor of Washington, D.C. 

Mayor Bowser is a native Washingtonian and a former City Council Member (2007-2014). She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Chatham College and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from American University. 

Check out the clip below to hear a very inspiring excerpt from Mayor Bowser as she talks about making history. To hear the speech in its entirety, go to: http://youtu.be/XsD9zoSUj50. For more information on Mayor Bowser go to: http://www.mayor.dc.gov.

Merry Christmas!

American Childhood Cancer Org.'s (ACCO)
Tree at the Old Post Office Pavilion
Washington, D.C.

Over two thousand years ago, the love that brought about this Season was manifest in the form of an innocent little baby.  May the essence of this love shine in the hearts of you and your loved ones today and always.  

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

Nona

*Gold ribbons are the symbol for childhood cancer.  Click the link for more information on the American Childhood Cancer Organization.  Visit the Christmas Tree at the Old Post Office Pavilion in downtown Washington, D.C.