Chairman Linda W. Cropp
at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA
To confirm the appointment of Ms. Theresa Nelson Travis to the District of Columbia
Taxicab Commission.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited
as the "District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Theresa Nelson Travis Confirmation
Resolution of 1998".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
Ms. Theresa Nelson Travis
4517 7th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20011
(Ward 4)
as a public member of the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission,
established by section 5 of the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Establishment Act
of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-97; D.C. Code §40-1704), replacing Judith
A. Burrell, whose term will end May 4, 2001.
Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of
this resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Résumé
Name : Theresa Nelson Travis
Home Address: 4517 – 7th Street, N. W ,
Washington, D. C. 20011
Phone: 202-882-0183
Work: Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
1421 P Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-462-2900 Ext. 3048
Education: Rehabilitation Training at CLB and Medical Transcription
Training at Temple Business School,
1966 -1967
B8 Special Education 1977, D.C Teachers College
MA Mental Health Counseling 1990, UDC
Work Experience:
August 1967 to Present: Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
Positions: As experience and education progressed, duties advanced as follows
Secretary/Typing Instructor; Sensory Perception Development Instructor; Community Services
Specialist; Director of Rehabilitation; Assistant to the President; Coordinator of Older
Adult Program; and at the present time the counselor for the agency, working with both
clients/studenta and agency staff.
1966 to 1967: In training at CLB and Temple Business School
1963 to 1966; At home with growing family
1962 to 1963: Key Punch Operator, CIA
1958 to 1962: Pre-school Teacher and Recreation Leader, DC Recreation
Department
1955 to 1958: Military Wife/Housewife
1954 to 1955 : Key Punch Operator and "classified employee, "
Navy Department
1949 to 1954: Temporary positions with other government agencies,
including Veterans Administration, Census Bureau and the Treasury Department in the
categories of key punch operator, verifier and proofreader
Awards:
Mayor’s Andrew Wood Memorial Award, 1986
DC Rehab. Services Administration Services Award, 1992
Native Washingtonian Services Recognition Award, 1994
Biography
Name: Mrs. Theresa N. Travis
Place Born: Washington, D. c.
Address: 4517 – 7th Street, N.W. 20011
Phones (Home) 202-882-0183 (Work) 202-462-2900 Ext. 3048
Employed by Columbia for the Blind since 1967
Education: BS Special Education D.C. Teachers College May 1977;
MAC Mental Health Counseling UDC 1990
Course Certificates: Supervision and Leadership, Human Relations, George
Washington University; Supervision and Financial Overview, Maryland University
other courses: Classes in supervision and organizational skill taken in
management services at Support Center of Washington, D.C. (national management assistance
organization)
Awards: 1985 Mayor’s Andrew Wood Award for Significant contribution to
Citizens with Disabilities from DC; 1985 Volunteer Services for Special Population Award
from Maryland- National Capital Park and Planning Board; 1989 Selected for honored
membership in "Who’s Who" in U.S Executives; 1992 Government of DC
Rehabilitation Services Administration certificate Of recognition of exemplary assistance
and cooperation given in support of the Administration’s management
Experience (all with the Lighthouse for the Blind).
June 1990 to Present – Mental Health Counselor
June 1989 to June 1990 – Assistant to President
Jan 1977 to June 1989 – Director of Rehabilitative Services
1973 to January 1977 – Community Services Specialist
1967 to 1973 – Sensory Perception Development Instructor
Affiliations: Mayor’s Committee on Persons with Disabilities
(Chairperson, State Plan Subcommittee); Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council of DC; Ministry for Persons with
Disabilities, Catholic Diocese of DC; Advocate for Persons
with Disabilities St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, DC